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A chip off the old block

London forward Shay Rafter is hoping to follow in his father’s footsteps against Galway in the Connacht Championship next Saturday – 25 years after...

Damian Dolan - 05/04/2024 0

GAA

A man for all seasons

After 16 years as kitman to the London senior football team Phil Roche is calling it a day By Damian Dolan He’s been threatening it for...

Damian Dolan - 05/04/2024 0

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‘The power of sport’

Trevor Ringland, former Ireland rugby player who has been honoured with an MBE for his community work, told David Hennessy about the role sport...

David Hennessy - 07/03/2024 0

GAA

A chip off the old block

London forward Shay Rafter is hoping to follow in his father’s footsteps against Galway in the Connacht Championship next Saturday – 25 years after...

Damian Dolan - 05/04/2024 0

GAA

A man for all seasons

After 16 years as kitman to the London senior football team Phil Roche is calling it a day By Damian Dolan He’s been threatening it for...

Damian Dolan - 05/04/2024 0

GAA

Mission possible for Mulvey’s Fulham

Fulham Irish head to Castlebar to take on Mayo champions Ballina Stephenites determined to end London’s long wait to win that ‘next game’ By Damian...

Damian Dolan - 10/11/2023 0

Ladies' GAA

Sheehan issues rallying cry ahead of crunch Kildare clash

Damian Dolan - 28/05/2019

London hurling manager Shane Kelly vows Exiles will be ready for Christy Ring

We’ll be ready, vows London hurling boss Kelly

Damian Dolan - 28/02/2019

Soccer

GAA

The former ROI star targeting silverware with London’s Masters

Former Republic of Ireland and Premier League footballer Jonathan Douglas is relishing the chance to once again shine on the big occasion, only this...

Damian Dolan - 22/09/2023 0

GAA

Jonathan Douglas is still living the dream

Former ROI, Brentford and Leeds midfielder Jonathan Douglas on his new lease of life with the London’s Gaelic Masters football team Wembley, Millennium Stadium, Lansdowne...

Damian Dolan - 12/06/2023 0

GAA

Tony Grealish: The pride of London’s Irish

Ten years on since the passing of Tony Grealish, we look back on his contribution to the Republic of Ireland and the GAA in...

David Hennessy - 21/04/2023 0

Rugby

Mel Deane’s 700 miles in memory of Doddie Weir

Former rugby star Mel Deane is set to embark on a 700-mile charity cycle-walk for MND - and it’s all in memory of Doddie...

Damian Dolan - 28/09/2023 0

Rugby

Ireland have point to prove against France

By Phil Rice Next Saturday Ireland take on reigning Six Nations champions France in front of a packed and expectant Aviva Stadium crowd. Unusually the top...

David Hennessy - 14/02/2023 0

Rugby

Ireland must continue to build self-belief

By Phil Rice Irish rugby has just about recovered from the disappointments of the 2019 season. Ireland supporters had such high expectations following a stellar...

David Hennessy - 03/02/2023 0

Racing

Hundreds at funeral of ‘charismatic’ Jack de Bromhead

The Irish World Staff - 07/09/2022

Funeral for young jockey Jack de Bromhead, 13

The Irish World Staff - 07/09/2022

Boxing

Powerday launches Mental Health First Aid training course for London Boxing clubs

Leading waste management and recycling provider Powerday hosted the first Sam’s Listening Mental Health First Aid training course on Saturday 7 January 2023 at...

David Hennessy - 24/01/2023 0

Boxing

Sent to Coventry

Playwright Jamie McGough told David Hennessy about the new play Fighting Irish. Based on the story of his uncle Jarlath McGough, a Coventry- Irish...

David Hennessy - 27/02/2022 0

Boxing

Powerday tackle mental wellbeing in young people through boxing

Mick Crossan’s leading London recycling and waste management company Powerday and partner London Boxing have launched a new mental health helpline with psychotherapy and...

David Hennessy - 29/09/2021 0