A FANTASTIC year of celebration and new activity has followed St Roch’s Marching Band (above) since they were crowned All Ireland Champions at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉiréann in Wexford, but they will hit new heights next month after being invited to perform in front of a capacity crowd at Croke Park.

NESTLED on Clanbrassil Street, just a short stroll from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, Peadar Brown’s is a throwback to a different Dublin—a Dublin that remembers its roots, embraces its culture, and doesn’t mind ruffling a few feathers along the way.

WHEN we hear the words ‘Dracula’ and ‘Narnia,’ they instantly conjure up images of mythical darkly romantic figures and mystical lands filled with adventure and foreboding in equal measure.

READING is hugely beneficial, but sure you don’t need me to tell that. Both from an educational point of view and for your mental health it’s a win-win past time.

THIS September, people in Glasgow will have the chance to walk in the footsteps of Brother Walfrid, and learn the full story of this legendary Irishman.

DURING Easter weekend a number of commemorative ceremonies took place in several cemeteries in Glasgow and the west of Scotland, to honour Irish men and women who kept the national spirit alive among the exiles.

AMIDST glorious sunshine across Scotland, the last while also saw a blaze of activity in terms of Irish Scottish business links.

THE recent World Irish Dancing Championships in Dublin saw Scottish schools enjoy great success once again, proving the continuing popularity of the sport in Scotland.

BHUEL, a chairde, agus mé ag scríobh i nGaeilge, is dócha nach dtig liom gan rud a rá faoi Kneecap agus an nuacht/chonspóid is déanaí atá ag leanúint thart orthu na laethanta seo.

IN THIS month of May here at home, we take a moment to reflect and remember the catastrophic events that shaped the Irish wherever they first saw the light of day.

WITH the recent passing of Sir Tom Farmer at the age of 84, the world has lost a great man, Britain has lost one of its greatest captains of industry, Scotland has lost a true visionary and Edinburgh and Leith has lost one of its finest sons.

DID you, or someone in your family from Donegal, spend time working in Scotland between 1940 and 1990? If so, Donegal County Council wants to hear from you.

THE Irish community in Scotland was shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of much-loved Comhaltas musician, Fabian Greenan...

WITH the Provincial Championships now wrapped up and the All-Ireland group stage in full swing, the 2025 intercounty football season has already delivered its fair share of drama. The draw has been made, the first round is half-way complete, and if recent results are anything to go by, we’re in for a rollercoaster summer.

IRISH Nurses: An Oral History is published by Four Courts Press (2025). It tells the unique stories of 45 Irish women who came to the UK to work as nurses for the NHS, and contains many meticulous stories of their experiences, from their training to the everyday stresses and strains, to the fun and craic they had outside of work.

COMPETITIVE Gaelic Football action is well underway in both the Mens and Ladies competitions and there are some familiar faces who have started the season strongly.

WELL what an end to the season that was for Dundee United. Promoted from the championship this time last year, Jim Goodwin’s side somehow managed to pull off a last gasp victory over north-east rivals Aberdeen and secure fourth place in the Scottish Premiership league and a European spot to go with it.

THE curtain has come down on a remarkable season at Easter Road, the 24/25 campaign having been somewhat Jekyll and Hyde for Hibernian.

HAD Celtic’s late draw against St Mirren ended with a victory instead of a share of the spoils, the scenes would hardly have got even half-way towards the reaction to the last-gasp equaliser.

THERE was great excitement among the Glasgow Gaels Youths last month as players and coaches prepared for the North of Britain GAA Festival hosted by Tír Conaill Harps at its Cambuslang grounds on the last Saturday of April.