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An outpouring of grief has followed a shocking incident as five young people, including Chloe Hipson from Bellshill, were killed in a collision in Dundalk
Bellshill girl among those who died in Dundalk car crash
AN OUTPOURING of grief has followed a shocking incident as five young people, including Chloe Hipson from Bellshill (above), were killed in a collision in Dundalk.Chloe, aged 21, died alongside Chloe ...
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December 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM
An outpouring of grief has followed a shocking incident as five young people, including Chloe Hipson from Bellshill, were killed in a collision in Dundalk
The Irish Consulate in Edinburgh, along with Irish In Britain, recently hosted the launch of the organisation’s report The Irish in Britain: Findings from the Analysis of the 2022 Census of Scotland
Census report is released
THE Irish Consulate in Edinburgh, along with Irish In Britain, hosted the launch of the organisation’s report The Irish in Britain: Findings from the Analysis of the 2022 Census of Scotland.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The Irish Consulate in Edinburgh, along with Irish In Britain, recently hosted the launch of the organisation’s report The Irish in Britain: Findings from the Analysis of the 2022 Census of Scotland
Dr David McKinstry continues his series looking at the Emerald Isle’s rich literary tradition, this month focussing on the wonderfully talented Sally Rooney
How Sally became Castlebar’s megastar
IRISH literature has a long tradition of producing writers who capture the mood of the times that we live in. Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels is a classic searing satire of Georgian Britain’s gree...
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November 29, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Dr David McKinstry continues his series looking at the Emerald Isle’s rich literary tradition, this month focussing on the wonderfully talented Sally Rooney
Traditional music heavyweights Sharon Shannon and Luka Bloom will be among the Irish artists showcasing their talents at next year’s Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow
Irish superstars to grace Celtic Connections
TRADITIONAL music heavyweights Sharon Shannon and Luka Bloom will be among the Irish artists showcasing their talents at next year’s Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Traditional music heavyweights Sharon Shannon and Luka Bloom will be among the Irish artists showcasing their talents at next year’s Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow
The Irish Voice takes a look at some of Belfast’s lesser known, but wonderful experiences
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Six of the best that Belfast has to offer
WHEN you think of Belfast, there’s always a sense of grandiosity attached to it—be that in its famous sons and daughters, its buildings and even in the famed ship built there, The Titanic.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The Irish Voice takes a look at some of Belfast’s lesser known, but wonderful experiences
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2025 was a great year for Ceann Creige Hurling and Camogie Club's Hurlers
A great year for Ceann Creige Hurlers
CEANN Creige Hurlers have continued to build on their success of the opening games. Whilst the number of games played was frustratingly less than what some would like, the lads ensured that when they ...
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November 28, 2025 at 10:23 PM
2025 was a great year for Ceann Creige Hurling and Camogie Club's Hurlers
Maurice Whelan continues his fascinating insight into some of the hostelries and places in Dublin of great historical importance, this month taking a look at Bridge Street
A bridge from past to present
DUBLIN is truly a city of two names, Dubh Linn and Áth Cliath, each reflecting a distinct part of its ancient past. The English name ‘Dublin’ derives from the Gaelic ‘Dubh Linn,’ meaning ‘Black Pool,’...
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November 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Maurice Whelan continues his fascinating insight into some of the hostelries and places in Dublin of great historical importance, this month taking a look at Bridge Street
Clare Beth Anderson looks at the growing problem in Ireland of violent racist attacks
Far-right must be reminded they’re wrong
DUBLIN—a city once described by novelist Brendan Behan as holding ‘familiarity without friendship’—now finds its residents asking the haunting question: ‘Why me?’ This comes in the wake of a series of...
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November 27, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Clare Beth Anderson looks at the growing problem in Ireland of violent racist attacks
Hugh Dougherty's new book looks at the Donegal Diaspora’s connection to Glasgow transport
New book looks at Donegal Diaspora’s connection to Glasgow transport
A NEW book entitled Glasgow Corporation Transport and the Donegal Connection by regular contributor to The Irish Voice, Hugh Dougherty, was launched recently in the County Museum in Letterkenny.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Hugh Dougherty's new book looks at the Donegal Diaspora’s connection to Glasgow transport
In her column this month, LJ Sexton sings the praises of Rome and Italy as a whole
Rome-ing around the Eternal City
I HAVE a great pal, Mick Doc, who regularly makes reference to his Catholic pals—including myself—as ‘Good Romans,’obviously coming from the fuller term ‘Roman Catholics.’ But I’m not sure Mick knows,...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
In her column this month, LJ Sexton sings the praises of Rome and Italy as a whole
Ireland's Camogs and Hurlers were victorious in the recent International matches with Scotland's Shinty Stars
Ireland make it a double in international matches
IRELAND made it a double celebration as their hurlers and camogs took on their shinty counterparts in a return of the Ireland-Scotland international fixture.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Ireland's Camogs and Hurlers were victorious in the recent International matches with Scotland's Shinty Stars
Ceann Creige's Camogs showed battling qualities to stay in the top flight, Sarah O'Sullivan writes
Ceann Creige Camogs show battling qualities to stay up
THE first year in the British Senior Championship was always going to be a tough season for the Ceann Creige Camogs.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Ceann Creige's Camogs showed battling qualities to stay in the top flight, Sarah O'Sullivan writes
Stephen Coyle of the 1916 Rising Centenary Committee-Scotland reports on the recent John Ferguson talk in Grace's Irish Centre and promotes a talk on John Maclean taking place in the same venue tomorrow evening!
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November 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Stephen Coyle of the 1916 Rising Centenary Committee-Scotland reports on the recent John Ferguson talk in Grace's Irish Centre and promotes a talk on John Maclean taking place in the same venue tomorrow evening!
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Glasgow Gaels Youth Section has grown rapidly in a short space of time and its young footballers, both boys and girls, are flourishing, Michael Brady writes
Young Gaels footballers are flourishing
IT'S JUST gone 8pm on a Friday night in mid-September at the Glasgow Hutchesons’ Aloysians’ (GHA) rugby club just south of Glasgow. We’re standing by a neatly fenced 3G training pitch ringed by tall f...
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November 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Glasgow Gaels Youth Section has grown rapidly in a short space of time and its young footballers, both boys and girls, are flourishing, Michael Brady writes
Scotland's Irish dancers dazzled audiences at the recent Great Britain Championships with a string of brilliant performances!
Irish dancers dazzle in London
SCOTLAND’S Irish dance schools celebrated another successful set of performances recently at the Great Britain Championships in London.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Scotland's Irish dancers dazzled audiences at the recent Great Britain Championships with a string of brilliant performances!
After some good performances of late, @dundeeunitedfc.bsky.social will be looking to improve upon their league position, Rob McGlone writes
United hoping to improve league position
DUNDEE United’s recent run of games began at Ibrox, with the home side desperate to kick-start their season with a win. Rangers totally dominated the first-half going in 1-0 to the good at the break, ...
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November 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
After some good performances of late, @dundeeunitedfc.bsky.social will be looking to improve upon their league position, Rob McGlone writes
Hibs are set for a crucial run of matches, Ian Colquhoun writes
Hibs set for a crucial run of matches
TWICE this season, Hibs have faced vulnerable Rangers teams and have twice—inexplicably—rolled over and lost to the Govan side.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Hibs are set for a crucial run of matches, Ian Colquhoun writes
Ireland has a new President after Catherine Connolly's landslide win, Dan McGinty explains!
Ireland has its new President
CATHERINE Connolly has been inaugurated as the 10th President of Ireland, after winning the presidential election in a landslide.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Ireland has a new President after Catherine Connolly's landslide win, Dan McGinty explains!
Heartbreak for Dunedin Connollys in their All-Britain quests
Heartbreak for Connollys in their All-Britain quests
THERE was heartbreak for Dunedin Connollys’ Men and Ladies sides recently in their quest for All-Britain glory.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Heartbreak for Dunedin Connollys in their All-Britain quests
Dan McGinty explains why it's a waiting game for Celtic on a number of fronts
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November 18, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Dan McGinty explains why it's a waiting game for Celtic on a number of fronts
Edinburgh Emerald Irish Social Group get people moving
Edinburgh Emerald Irish Social Group get people moving
A RECENTLY resurrected initiative by the Edinburgh Emerald Irish Social Group has been pivotal in helping people who have mobility issues.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Edinburgh Emerald Irish Social Group get people moving
Please keep our columnist and @cnagaeilge.bsky.social Glaschú's Irish Language and Development Officer for Scotland, Evin Downey, in your thoughts and prayers after the sad passing recently of his mother Sheila.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam💚
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam💚
November 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Please keep our columnist and @cnagaeilge.bsky.social Glaschú's Irish Language and Development Officer for Scotland, Evin Downey, in your thoughts and prayers after the sad passing recently of his mother Sheila.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam💚
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam💚
Malones Bar in Leith is set to host an Irish Heritage Day this month!
Malones to host Irish Heritage Day
EDINBURGH'S Irish community will have another chance to celebrate its culture and heritage—and the chance to avail of some free pints—thanks to a special event being held this month in Malones Bar in ...
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November 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Malones Bar in Leith is set to host an Irish Heritage Day this month!
Your chance to see a rehearsed reading of this wonderful play is coming up this month!
November 1, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Your chance to see a rehearsed reading of this wonderful play is coming up this month!
In his column this month, John McLaughlin speaks with David Low about Celtic, his Irish ancestry and a love of music that was fostered in the Apollo
Bhoy from the southside who helped save Celtic
THE subject of this month’s feature is the wonderful David Low. He is not only a finance guru and lifelong Celtic fan, but also a disciple of the old three chords and the truth.
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October 31, 2025 at 9:45 PM
In his column this month, John McLaughlin speaks with David Low about Celtic, his Irish ancestry and a love of music that was fostered in the Apollo