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Irish community welcomes relaxing of restrictions
AS THE Scottish Government unveiled its plans for the country’s progress through the phases back to normality following the introduction of lockdown to combat the Coronavirus pandemic, the Irish...
Helen will always be in our hearts
Jeanette Findlay
I MET Helen—and her soon to be husband—Chris (above) in November 2013, when they volunteered to help the Fans Against Criminalisation campaign do a collection at Celtic Part...
An Invincible and an Irish patriot
John Joe McGinley
THE French sociologist, Gustave de Beaumont, visited Ireland in 1835 and wrote: "I have seen the Indian in his forests, and the Negro in his chains, and...
Ireland helps Native Americans battle coronavirus
IRISH generosity has seen Native American communities in America benefit from donations at this time of uncertainty and hardship.
Donations were made online with the aim of reaching a target...
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Loganair launches new Glasgow to Belfast route
THERE was good news for those who frequently cross the Irish Sea recently as Loganair announced the addition of a new Glasgow to Belfast route.
The service, which will see...
Scot Peter launches support group for Irish musicians
A GROUP to support Irish musicians' wellbeing during and after the Covid-19 pandemic has been set up.
St Cecilia Musicians Support Group, named after the patron saint of music, has...
Horse racing world celebrates sport’s return
Edward Brady
IT WAS great to see horse racing returning to Naas at the start of the month and it was the same old story for Aidan O’Brien as he...
Diaspora desperate to travel to Ireland once again
WITH tourist travel across the world disrupted by the presence of the coronavirus and the associated social restrictions, the Irish community in Scotland has been unable to enjoy the...
Research project seeks diaspora involvement
A NEW research project is seeking to interview people from the North of Ireland about one of the lesser known stories of Irish migration—people in the Glasgow area who...
Singer sets his sights on Scottish gigs
QATAR-based Irish singer Philip Noone (above), has his sights set on performing for Scotland’s Irish diaspora once the lockdown restrictions are eased.
Philip, who has been playing Irish music all...