Communities rally together to help most vulnerable
By David Hennessy
Irish community organisations all over Britain are finding new ways to help the community members most in need of help. With an...
Protecting those on the front line
By David Hennessy
People have been going to extraordinary lengths to help people in this crisis. Some have even been using their skills or contacts...
Boris Johnson in intensive care
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened, Downing Street has confirmed.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will deputise where while...
PM Boris Johnson in hospital with Covid-19
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent the night in hospital after being admitted for tests following ten days of persistent symptoms of Covid-19, although the...
Former London Rose’s view from the frontline
By David Hennessy
Former London Rose and A&E (Accident & Emergency)doctor in one of London's major trauma centres Aisling Hillary has given The Irish World...
London Irish singer raises funds for Darkness into Light
By David Hennessy
Irish World Award winner Slim Attraction, real name Paul Rooney, raised £3,760 for Pieta House with an online concert last weekend.
The singer,...
Restaurant’s 50% off for NHS staff ‘least we can do for our heroes’
By David Hennessy
The Algarve Portuguese restaurant in Potters Bar are offering a 50% discount to our 'heroes' in the NHS. Open for takeaway, the...
Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and is self isolating but will still lead the government's response to the outbreak.
"Over...
How can you stay at home if you do not have one?
By David Hennessy
The manager of a West London soup kitchen has expressed concern for homeless people who cannot get their usual help because of lockdowns everywhere.
Because they are...
‘You are not alone’: President Michael D Higgins’ message for the Irish in the...
President of Ireland Michael D Higgins has addressed the Irish in Britain emphasising the need for solidarity and co-operation in the face of the...