Luton priest’s papal blessing to mark 25 years of service
Luton parish priest Fr Tony Brennan received a special apostolic blessing from Pope Francis, presented to him by Bishop Peter Doyle, in honour of...
London pub’s London-Roscommon charity cycle
The landlord and regulars of popular London pub The Claddagh Ring are to cycle from the capital to Ballaghadareen in Roscommon for charity.
Publican...
Irish diplomats look to cricket as Westminster relations hit sticky wicket
A couple of weeks ago, upon winning cricket’s World Cup England’s captain Eoin Morgan won hearts and minds by emphasising his team’s diversity.
It...
Charity launches new Irish cultural project in Hackney
The Irish Elderly Advice Network (IEAN) has launched a new project in Hackney, East London, ensuring Irish culture is part of the rich diversity...
Varadkar rebuffs new PM’s backstop demands in first call
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar warned Boris Johnson today that he is heading for a Brexit collision course, telling the new British Prime Minister in a...
Emotional reunion for family from deserted Achill Island village
A family reunion has taken place in Achill Island after two members of the last family to live in a deserted village —along with...
Honour for ‘outstanding’ Irish nun for lifetime of teaching
An Irish nun who attended convent in London has been awarded a prestigious medal from an English university for a lifetime of teaching in...
One-fifth of Irish abuse victims who applied for support based in UK
More than a fifth of the institutional abuse victims who applied to the Irish government’s controversial financial support service, Caranua, left Ireland to live...
New grassroots Irish movement to stop no-deal Brexit
A lifelong Labour Party activist and former councillor has joined forces with a rebel MP, who resigned the Tory whip, to start a ‘David...
Irish Embassy: Renew your Irish passport online
The Embassy of Ireland has asked the Irish World to publish this public information message for Irish passport holders.
Are you ready for your...