Wine, woman and song
By Michael McDonagh
In 1992, having spent some time as a session musician, with the Irish National Symphony Orchestra Dublin-born Eleanor McEvoy started playing the...
Arnold Fanning: ‘I thought somebody was going to kill me’
By Colin Gannon
Born there to Irish parents fifty years ago, London became a second home of sorts to Dubliner Arnold Thomas Fanning. In the...
Death of popular former north London publican
We are sad to announce the passing of Kathleen Flattery (nee Byrne) formally of Kiltegan, County Wicklow. She passed away peacefully with her family...
Win: DVD box set of Sky drama The Miracle
The golden age of long-form drama continues with The Miracle, out 25th March on DVD.
This tale of politics, mob violence, and the power...
The true, behind the scenes, story of Riverdance
In 1994, Riverdance took the world by storm.
It has since made Strabane-born producer John McColgan, and his wife Moya Doherty, from Donegal, multi-millionaires...
Nathan Carter’s St. Patrick’s BBC Bonanza
Country star Nathan Carter and his band are throwing a big party this St Patrick’s weekend.
On Friday 15 March, at 8pm, BBC...
St. Patrick’s film festival in London to celebrate diversity
The modern face of Ireland will be celebrated at this year’s St. Patrick’s Film Festival in London.
Inspired by London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s ‘London is...
Nathan Carter’s special St. Patrick’s Day show
Country star Nathan Carter and his band are throwing a big party on St. Patrick's day - and everyone’s welcome.
Taking place this Sunday,...
Margo: From The Beatles to Big Tom and Dolly Parton
Irish country music legend Margo did not feel like celebrating 50 years in the business when she reached that milestone five years ago as...
Skills shortages as EU workers shun Brexit Britain
Skills shortages across health, education and construction are “starting to bite” as Brexit exacerbates issues companies have with filling vacancies.
Meanwhile, the UK’s construction industry,...