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News
Irish Government publishes new diaspora strategy
THE Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, recently published the Irish Government’s new Diaspora Strategy.
Travel to Donegal in style with McGinley Coaches
McGINLEY Coach Travel has announced the return of its popular summer service from Glasgow City Centre to County Donegal, offering passengers a seamless and stress-free way to travel across the water.
Memorial for Bothy Fire victims gathers pace
WITH the 90th anniversary of the tragic Bothy Fire in Kirkintiloch set to be marked in 2027, plans are well under way for a more extensive memorial to the site of the death of ten boys and young men from Achill Island—with the fundraising target already surpassed.
Features
When refined ruffians ruled!
IN THE Dublin of the late 18th century, a peculiar and troubling phenomenon took hold among a segment of the city’s privileged youth. Known as the ‘Pinking Dindies,’ these young men, drawn largely from wealthy or aristocratic backgrounds, became synonymous with disorder, intimidation, and casual violence.
Taking a walk along the Shale Trail
THE days when an oil rush brought Irish Catholics flocking to work in the shale mines and oil refineries of West Lothian (above), are being recalled thanks to the establishment of a Shale Trail, linking Livingston with West Calder.
A book written from the heart with Celtic fans in mind
JUNGLE Days: Supporting Celtic in the 1980s by John Wight does what it says in its title. The book chronicles his support of the Bhoys in the one of the most turbulent decades of the 20th century. Yet the tome delivers far more, giving a superb history of Celtic and its importance to the Irish in Scotland.
Comment & Opinion
A song that reverberates through history
AS DERRYMAN Mickey Mullen reminded readers of The Irish Voice in these pages recently, and as Paul Brady’s song recalls, it can frequently be ‘nothing but the same old story’ when the Irish diaspora shows its face in Britain.
A strengthening of our relationships
THE last two months have seen wide-ranging events and activities across Scotland, ranging from attending Celtic political forums to supporting Irish community events to mark St Patrick’s Day.
It’s a matter of pride vs prejudice
AS PAUL Brady once sang: “It’s nothing but the same old story.” And lately that line feels painfully accurate.
As Gaeilge
Is peil pholaitiúil arís é
AN DTIOCFADH linn dul fríd mí amháin gan conspóid leis an Ghaeilge ó thuaidh? Ní thig linn, de réir dealraimh! An mhí seo caite bhí mé ag scríobh faoin vótáil a bhí in Ollscoil na Banríona, i mBéal Feirste, chun fograíocht dátheangach a thabhairt ar ais san institiúid sin.
Snáithe a nascann le chéile muid
INA CÉAD teachtaireacht Lá Fhéile Pádraig mar uachtarán na hÉireann, dúirt an tUachtarán Catherine Connolly gurb í ‘An Ghaeilge a fhíonn le chéile cultúr, oidhreacht agus féiniúlacht mhuintir na hÉireann.’
An Ghaeilge agus polaitíocht
BHUEL, a chairde, tá súil agam go raibh craic agaibh thart fá Lá Fhéile Pádraig, cíbe rud a rinne sibh agus cíbe áit ina raibh sibh. Tá mé féin tuirseach tréigthe ar scór ar bith i ndiadhníos mó ná coicíse d’imeachtaí i rith Féile Pádraig Ghlaschú ach b’fhiú é mar bhí sé dochreidte maith a bheith ag ceiliúradh na Gaeilge an ár gcultúr agus ár n-oidhreacht le chéile.
Sport
Fond memories rekindled of the ‘Father of the GAA’
AT THE recent civic St Patrick’s Day Festival Parade in Glasgow, there was a familiar face among all the flags being held aloft.
League football action is now in full swing
THE Gaelic Football season is now well underway in Scotland and there are some familiar patterns beginning to emerge even in these early stages.
Irish dancers show star quality on the world stage
THE recent World Irish Dance Championships once again saw a plethora of fantastic performances from our own talented dancers.
Entertainment
Something for everyone at this year’s All-Ireland Fleadh
THE journey towards the All-Ireland Fleadh will begin this month at the Scottish Fleadh which is taking place in Woodfarm High School on April 26.
Glasgow premiere for Gerry Adams biopic
CAIRDE na hÉireann were delighted to welcome a sold-out crowd to the Glasgow Film Theatre recently for the Scottish premiere of the film-documentary, Gerry Adams: A Ballymurphy Man.
A star-studded tribute to Shane
THIS month’s feature is a very special one for me, because I’m thrilled to announce that 20th Century Paddy: A Star-Studded Tribute to Shane MacGowan will be released in November of this year
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