London pick for this year’s Rose of Tralee announced
Laura Kennedy, a 27-year-old IT Project Manager, has been selected as the 2019 London Rose.
Laura is from Glenville, Co. Cork and is currently...
A romance writer’s dream come true
By Michael McDonagh
For nearly thirty years, Ann O’Loughlin, from Ennis in County Clare, has been a leading journalist in Ireland, covering all...
Crime writing to die for
Summer is usually the time many of us treat ourselves to airport blockbusters or thrillers.
Some of the world’s biggest murder mystery and crime...
‘The Sri Lankan bombings won’t stop me returning for my fans there’
Mary Duff regularly tours the world with Daniel O’Donnell always delighting audiences with her beautiful voice and her self-effacing humour.
Mary has just released...
Country’s (smallest) new star
Michael McDonagh talks to Ireland’s bright young teenage country and Irish star Owen Mac.
IW: You started your music career very young but...
Remembering a controversial 1916 Rising drama shown on the BBC
Lance Pettitt, Associate Research Fellow, Birkbeck College, London, explores the impact of a TV drama about the Easter Rising on viewers in England in...
‘What’s On’ guide for May, with Willie Moone
Fill up your event diaries with Willie Moone’s entertainment listings – from necessary art and culture to local community events.
Arts & Culture
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Chucky ár lá
Chuck Owens has enjoyed an Irish country music career spanning 43 years. He spoke to Michael McDonagh about longevity and working with the greats....
Citizens of the Republic, citizens of Europe
Ireland marked its 70th anniversary as an independent Republic by promising all Irish citizens in Northern Ireland they will retain their EU rights after...
Jimmy’s Cousin: ‘Heartbreak made me pick up the guitar again’
By Michael McDonagh
Recently an exceptionally good record entitled Waxwings came into the Irish World office.
It has a lovely big band sound and...