Irish-Somali advocate: People say Ireland is racist but it is improving

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By David Hennessy The Irish-Somali advocate for eradicating female genital mutilation Ifrah Ahmed says she does not believe Ireland is racist but that it is...

Lodger found guilty of killing Irish woman who took him

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A man has been found guilty of the manslaughter of a 52-year-old Irish woman who took him in as a lodger and then living...

Former Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Seamus Mallon has died

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Former Northern Ireland deputy first minister and civil rights campaigner Seamus Mallon has died aged 83. He passed away in Co Armagh this afternoon, Friday...

Leeds Irish Centre celebrates 50 years

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The author of this article, Yorkshire journalist Sheron Boyle, whose grandfather came to Leeds from Mayo, is writing a book detailing the history of...

Ireland to open new English consulate

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Ireland to open third diplomatic mission with new English consulate No date announced as yet, but Embassy confirms new consulate will open in the north...

Papal Medal for homeless volunteer Johanne

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Johanne O’Rourke-Corbett has devoted much of her life to helping others, for which she received recognition from Pope Francis. She spoke with The Irish...

Murdered journalist Lyra McKee honoured with MA

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By Annie Driver  Journalist Lyra McKee, 29, who was murdered as she reported on riots in Derry last year, has been honoured with a Posthumous Master of Arts Degree in Online Journalism from Birmingham City University.    Lyra wrote...

Woman charged with murdering Irish dancer in London

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An 18-year-old woman in Britain has been charged with murdering Irish dancer Adrian Murphy and poisoning another man in London last year. Diana Cristea, of Barnet,...

Fighting the good fight

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Paddy Holohan, former UFC star and elected member of South Dublin County Council tells David Hennessy that Ireland needs the help of its diaspora...

General Election to be held on 8 February

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A general election is due to be held in Ireland on Saturday 8 February. The Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar travelled to see President Michael...