Tributes following death of popular Irish publican in London

SINGER Niall McNamee has paid an emotional tribute following the death of a popular Irish publican in London. Brendan Connolly, of Connolly’s bar in Chiswick, died suddenly on Sunday, May 20. Paying tribute this week, McNamee described the publican as a “legend” who was the first person he spoke to when he arrived in the capital and remained a long-term friend and supporter as … [Read more...] about Tributes following death of popular Irish publican in London

COMMITMENTS made at the first ever EU-UK Summit are a “landmark moment” for relations between the nations and “good for Ireland” too, the Taoiseach has said. Yesterday’s meeting in London saw Prime Minister Keir Starmer, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa set out a joint agenda for strengthening the partnership … [Read more...] about EU-UK agreement is ‘good for Ireland’, says Taoiseach

LISA CLANCY has vowed to create an environment where Irish para athletes can “thrive” as she takes up the role of president at Paralympics Ireland. Clancy was elected to the role following a vote held at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which took place in person in Dublin this month. Newly elected Paralympics Ireland president Lisa Clancy Having served as … [Read more...] about New Paralympics Ireland president pledges to ‘strengthen voice and visibility’ of para sports

INVESTMENT of more than £5m has been announced to secure the health service in Northern Ireland. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has confirmed a two-year funding package which is designed to expand student training places across the region. “Our health and social care workforce are our greatest asset,” he said. “Without their skill and dedication, there is no service,” he … [Read more...] about £5m earmarked for student training to secure Northern Irish health service

Throughout the 20th century, waves of emigration from Donegal to Scotland shaped the social fabric of both places. Seasonal migration for work — in agriculture, coal-mining, construction and transport — saw thousands of Donegal men and women cross the water each year Mary McGinley, Derryreel, Falcarragh pictured with her co-workers on Glasgow Corporation trams in the 1950s (pic … [Read more...] about Glasgow exhibition wants to hear from Donegal people