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Politicians pledge support for Irish community
CALL It Out: The Campaign Against Anti-Catholic Bigotry and Anti-Irish Racism spearheaded a bold new initiative to help represent the concerns of the Irish community in Scotland by hosting...
Out of the ashes arose Big Jim
John Joe McGinley
ONE of the most successful Irish American crime bosses in the history of Chicago was James Patrick O’Leary, whose criminal career arose from the ashes of the...
Celebrations overcome Covid-19 challenge
DESPITE a second restricted St Patrick’s Day, celebrations took place across the country as the Irish community in Scotland overcame the challenges of Covid-19.
Gathering online and swapping the usual...
Old Smoke was a fiery character
John Joe McGinley
IRISH American Congressman John Morrissey, once told the US House of Representatives during a heated debate: "I have been a wharf rat, chicken thief, prize fighter, gambler...
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Celebrating Colmcille, the Saint of the Gaels
Brian Ó hEadhra
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Phrases to celebrate our new found freedom
BEANNACHTAÍ na Bealtaine oraibh uilig. Tá mé cinnte go bhfuil gach duine sásta as an saoirse atá again anois, ach tá fhios agam féin go chronaím an ciúineas cheanna...