THE ORGANISERS of the St Patrick's Parade in Birmingham have vowed to 'keep the spirit of the Irish community alive' in the city after this year's event was postponed. The parade, traditionally one of the biggest in Britain, was scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 16. However, a statement from organisers said that issues around resources and finances meant they were unable … [Read more...] about Organisers look to future as Birmingham St Patrick’s Parade is postponed
Organisers look to future as Birmingham St Patrick’s Parade is postponed
Arrest made after man attacked with crowbar in Belfast
POLICE investigating a reported assault in Belfast during which a man was attacked with a crowbar have made an arrest. It follows an incident in the city centre during the early hours of Thursday. "We received a report that sometime between 2am and 3am, a white-and-black-coloured Audi pulled up outside a licensed premises in the Patterson's Place area," said Sergeant Young of … [Read more...] about Arrest made after man attacked with crowbar in Belfast
Murder investigation launched after man stabbed to death in Dublin
GARDAÍ have launched a murder investigation after a man aged in his 30s was stabbed to death in Dublin. The incident occurred in the city centre in the early hours of Saturday morning. A second man was also injured in the incident, although his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. A Sinn Féin spokesperson described the stabbing as 'deeply concerning', adding: … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched after man stabbed to death in Dublin
Sláinte! Bid Thy Guests Welcome Though They Come At Any Hour
By Edythe Preet
July/August 1997
In the 16th century Elizabeth I was Queen of England. Spain and England were at war, and their armadas stalked each other on the open seas. Certain Irish sailing captains who swore allegiance to neither nation raided both fleets for profit. Some called them pirates. Some called them heroes. One became a legend. Her name was Granuaile. Grace O'Malley. Pirate Queen. Many tales … [Read more...] about Sláinte! Bid Thy Guests Welcome Though They Come At Any Hour
Hibernia | Honoring Our Heritage & Empowering The Next Generation
By Michael Quinlin
Winter 2024
Irish American Partnership: Investing in Ireland's Future For the Irish American Partnership, the future of Ireland is all about its youth. The belief that Ireland’s future is all about its youth was on full display this fall when the Irish American Partnership (IAP) distributed $600,000 in grants to primary schools, universities, and community groups over a three-day … [Read more...] about Hibernia | Honoring Our Heritage & Empowering The Next Generation