Tommy McKenna RIP
The Irish World, and the Irish community in Manchester, are saddened to learn of the death of local businessman, promoter and philanthropist Tommy McKenna.
Tommy,...
Much-loved London undertaker goes to his own, final resting place
The man who buried many thousands of Irish people in West London last went to his own final resting place.
Local funeral director Patrick ‘Paddy’...
Irish celebrate spirit of volunteerism in Hammersmith
This year's Irish in Britain volunteer awards winners, finalists and nominators came from Merseyside, Leeds, Manchester, Stevenage Luton and London.
Among those present were...
Chance to win €30,000 to relocate to Ireland
A competition has been launched to give one Irish emigrant living abroad €30,000 as part of a relocation package to move back home to...
Irish Elderly Advice Nertwork celebrate 26 years
A special Parliamentary celebration of 26 years of the Irish Elderly Advice Network took place in the Jubilee Room in the Palace of Westminster on...
Irish can show the way in UK construction, says leading economist
Irish construction workers and firms can make “a real difference” in turning the UK sector’s recent slowdown around, a leading construction economist has said....
Tributes paid to late London GAA stalwart Tom Ryan
London Wexford Association and Fr Murphy’s hurling club have led the tributes to Tom Ryan, who passed away recently.
From Galbally, Curralcloe, Co....
Irish university launches new family history course
An Irish university is offering a “unique” online course that allows people across the world to study Irish history, family history and genealogy.
The...
New diaspora policy to be debated in public meetings
A number of public meetings with the Irish community in the UK will be held across the country next month to help the Irish...
‘Songs and Stories’ project helps bind Tyneside Irish
A gathering of over fifty people attended a recent event in Newcastle to celebrate their Irish heritage through music.
The Tyneside Irish Cultural Society...