Going nuclear
Theatre director Claire O’Reilly told David Hennessy about her current show that ponders the issue of nuclear disarmament and the threat that such weapons...
An Gorta more
Well known singer- songwriter Declan O’Rourke told David Hennessy about his new book A Whisper from Oblivion, the second book in his famine trilogy,...
Tarrac comes to UK cinemas
The Irish World was there at the recent Irish Film Festival London when Tarrac, which we have previously covered, screened on the Friday with...
Guinness Storehouse beats Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls to be voted ‘world’s leading tourist...
The Guinness Storehouse in Dublin has been named as the world’s leading tourist attraction of 2023 at the World Travel Awards in Dubai.
It is...
Film festival packs a punch
By David Hennessy
Irish Film Festival London returned recently with a programme of feature films- including many London and UK premieres, Q and As, short...
Seanchoíche in the UK
By Anna McGrane
Founded in Dublin, Seanchoíche (pronounced: Shanna-key-huh) is a hugely popular storytelling night running in several cities globally. Anna McGrane found the urge...
Breaking the ice
Award-winning writer and comedian Alison Spittle is aiming to get people in the Christmas spirit with her second play Glacier.
It is enjoying its world premiere...
‘Neasden’s Queen of Soul’
Mari Wilson told David Hennessy about her forthcoming Christmas shows, having chart success with Just What I Always Wanted and going a different direction...
President Higgins leads tributes to Shane MacGowan
The President of Ireland Michael D Higgins has led tributes to Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan whose death, aged 65, was announced today (Thu).
MacGowan, who...
The Italian connection
Rónán Connolly and Naiara Clarke Lafuente of indie rockers Big Sleep told David Hennessy about their upcoming London show, the dark meaning behind their...