Death of James McKeefry
The death has been announced of the popular country and Irish music festival promoter James McKeefry.
He died peacefully on 1 December from the pancreatic...
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...
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...
Ordinary women
David Hennessy spoke to Jane Crowe and Carol Anne Bridgman, two members of the Debenhams strike whose struggle has depicted in the documentary 406...
Programme announced for Irish Film Festival London
Irish Film & Television UK (IFTUK), formerly known as Irish Film London, have announced the line-up of its annual flagship festival.
The Irish Film Festival London...
Emigrant Support Programme grants announced
The government of Ireland have announced their Emgirant Support Programme grants for 2023.
A total of £6,230,284 has been disbursed among 107 organisations.
The biggest award...
COMPETITION: Win tickets to enjoy the myth, magic, and music at Púca festival
Púca Festival returns to Trim and Athboy in County Meath, from Friday 27 to Tuesday 31 October 2023 with a variety of music, comedy, myth and folklore on offer.
A stellar line up of musical...
Ready to Shout it out
By David Hennessy
Actress, singer, dancer and writer Maria McAteer will open the Shout London festival, the mental health film and arts festival from...
The return of Ashford Place’s mental health festival, Shout London
Following the success of the inaugural SHOUT LONDON last year, the mental health film and arts festival from Ashford Place is to return this...
A poet remembered: An evening of poetry held to honour the late Shaun Traynor
A special evening to commemorate the life and work of poet and writer Shaun Traynor, who passed away in March 2021, took place at...