Painting a picture of the emigrant’s story
David Hennessy spoke to London- Irish artist Bernard Canavan and the other people involved in a new documentary about his life that began with...
28- year- old teacher Shauna Sammon is new Rose of London
Shauna Sammon, a 28- year- old teacher from Erriff in Co. Mayo, was crowned as the new London Rose on Friday night.
Shauna was selected...
Who will be this year’s London Rose?
This Friday a new London Rose will be selected to represent London at the 2025 Rose of Tralee international festival.
Glenna Mannion will be passing...
Celebration of Irish culture in Kilburn
The Play Hut in Kilburn’s Grange Park will host a celebration of Irish heritage this Saturday 10 May 10am- 6pm.
There will be traditional Irish...
25- year- old nurse Maria O’Donnell is 2025 Edinburgh Mary from Dungloe
By David Hennessy
Maria O’Donnell, a 25- year-old nurse from Donegal, has been selected to represent her adopted city of Edinburgh at this year’s...
Niamh Brown selected as Glasgow’s Mary from Dungloe
26- year- old HR advisor Niamh Brown has been selected to represent Glasgow at this year’s Mary from Dungloe festival.
Niamh, who grew up in...
Ellen Luff selected as Birmingham’s Mary from Dungloe
By David Hennessy
23- year- old Ellen Luff was selected as Birmingham’s Mary from Dungloe festival at the recent selection night.
Ellen kept up a...
PM pays tribute to Irish contribution
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute to the contribution made by Irish people to Britain as he held what he called the first...
13-year-old football fan Ellie Murphy inspired to raise money for charity
By David Hennessy
A football mad London- Irish girl is walking 100 kilometres this month to raise money for Ovarian Cancer Action.
13- year- old...
Green, white and gold (medals) on display for London St Patrick’s parade
By David Hennessy
Olympic gold medallist boxer Kellie Harrington and Ireland’s Paralympian cycling hero Katie- George Dunlevy led the crowds through the streets of London...