THE Irish across London and further afield came out in force over the weekend to celebrate their national day in style. For the 22nd year, the Mayor of London's St Patrick's Festival took place in the capital yesterday, bringing thousands of revellers out to mark the day. Grand marshals Katie-George Dunlevy and Kellie Harrington pictured with Ireland's Children's Minister Norma … [Read more...] about IN PICTURES: Thousands turn out for Mayor of London’s St Patrick’s Festival
IN PICTURES: Thousands turn out for Mayor of London’s St Patrick’s Festival
Ireland’s Italia 1990 football squad reunited in Dublin
TEAM members from Ireland’s Italia 1990 squad were reunited in Dublin over the weekend. President Michael D Higgins hosted a special reception at Áras an Uachtaráin to honour the Republic of Ireland international football team who represented the country at the 1990 World Cup in Italy. Irish President Michael D Higgins and wife Sabina with (back row, from left) David Kelly, … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Italia 1990 football squad reunited in Dublin
Sporting icons Kellie Harrington and Katie-George Dunlevy lead London St Patrick’s parade
IRISH sporting icons Kellie Harrington and Katie-George Dunlevy led the Mayor of London's annual St Patrick's parade as it made its way through the capital. Grand marshals for the event Paralympic cyclist, Katie-George Dunlevy (second from left), and Olympic boxer, Kellie Harrington (far right) pictured with Minister of Education for Ireland, Norma Foley and Irish Ambassador to … [Read more...] about Sporting icons Kellie Harrington and Katie-George Dunlevy lead London St Patrick’s parade
Dana shares family’s shocking emigration story during emotional St Patrick’s concert
SINGING royalty Dana launched the St Patrick’s celebrations in Co. Down over the weekend – where she shared personal stories of her family’s experience of emigration. The former Eurovision Song Contest winner, whose full name is Dana Rosemary Scanlon, gave a special concert at the St Patrick Centre in Downpatrick on March 15. The two-hour show featured songs and stories from … [Read more...] about Dana shares family’s shocking emigration story during emotional St Patrick’s concert
President Higgins thanks ‘people of Ireland’ as he celebrates final St Patrick’s Day as head of state
PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins has thanked the people of Ireland for 'placing their trust' in him as he celebrates his final St Patrick's Day as the nation's head of state. The President and his wife Sabina will lead the national celebrations in Dublin today, which will see them travel from Áras an Uachtaráin to St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral where they will attend St Patrick's Day … [Read more...] about President Higgins thanks ‘people of Ireland’ as he celebrates final St Patrick’s Day as head of state