Most UK firms not covered by insurance, even if instructed to close
The Association of British Insurers have said that most companies that suffer a loss of sales or shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic...
FCO advises against travel anywhere in the world
People in Britain have been told to avoid all non-essential foreign travel to tackle the spread of coronavirus as the Foreign and Commonwealth Office...
Anyone travelling to Ireland required to self-isolate for 14 days
The Irish government have put out a travel advice update saying that anyone travelling to Ireland, including from the UK, will be required to...
Liverpool postpone St. Patrick’s celebrations
By Annie Driver
Liverpool has joined other cities such as London and Birmingham among others in postponing their St. Patrick's plans due to the coronavirus.
This...
Irish Film London launch online festival
Irish Film London have launched an online film festival in response to their planned St. Patrick's Flm Festival being postponed. The planned festival was...
St. Patrick’s Day message from President Michael D Higgins
President Michael D Higgins says the spirit of St. Patrick is needed now in the face of coronavirus.
The President referred to the world health...
Birmingham parade postponed
By Annie Driver
The Birmingham St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been postponed due to the coronavirus threat. The parade which expected approximately 80,000 attendees this...
No GAA in Britain for rest of month due to Covid-19
By Annie Driver
Britain Ladies Gaelic Football Association and the Provincial Council of Britain Gaelic Football Association have suspended all sporting activity until the...
London St. Patrick’s Day Parade cancelled
London has cancelled its St. Patrick's Day Parade on account of the coronavirus threat.
The parade around London culminates in a massive concert in Trafalgar...
Four St. Patrick’s events in Birmingham cancelled but parade to go ahead
By Annie Driver
The Irish World has received news that four different St. Patrick’s events in Birmingham have been cancelled due to coronavirus in Birmingham...