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Hibernian FC’s legacy will be set in stone
HIBERNIAN Football Club’s sesquicentennial year drew to a close with a pre-season tour of Ireland and the unveiling of two plaques in co-founder Canon Edward Joseph Hannan’s birthplace village of Ballingarry, County Limerick (see features section).
Brian Duffy
6 hours ago4 min read


Celebrating the life and legacy of James Connolly
JAMES Connolly's life and legacy was celebrated in both Edinburgh and Glasgow recently via a special commemorative event and a brand new play.
Michael Brady
Jun 243 min read


Malones in Edinburgh announces expansion
MALONES in Edinburgh has announced a major £500,000 investment in the venue, building on a strong period of growth for the business and marking the next stage in its expansion near Haymarket.
Michael Brady
Jun 213 min read


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.
Consul General of Ireland in Scotland
Apr 165 min read


Hibs setting their sights on a derby win
DAVID Gray’s Hibs side seems to have already ‘finished up for the season,’ the recent fine away win over Celtic having been followed by one victory, two mind-numbing 0-0 draws and an embarrassing defeat—with no goals scored in three of those four matches. Yes, it’s been a long season for Hibernian’s fairly small squad—those European heroics seem so long ago now—but that’s no excuse for the side’s mostly insipid recent displays. Hibs fans are praying that David Gray’s men are
Ian Colquhoun
Apr 152 min read


A celebration of Irishwomen
IN IRELAND, February 1 traditionally marks the beginning of spring and the celebration of Lá Fhéile Bríde, St Brigid’s Day. St Brigid’s Day is also Ireland’s newest public holiday, marking the contributions of women to Irish life.
Sarah Keating
Feb 143 min read


Take a detour through Edinburgh's Little Ireland
A BRAND new tour that aims to shine a light on the history and legacy of ‘Little Ireland’ in Scotland’s capital city has been launched by Edinburgh Detours.
Gerard Gough
Feb 134 min read


Malones Edinburgh featured in Guinness Harp Guide
MALONES Edinburgh was thrilled recently to have been included in Guinness’s first ever Harp Guide.
Michael Brady
Jan 52 min read


A celebration that united and delighted
ON SATURDAY September 27, the Consulate General of Ireland hosted the Irish Culture and Heritage Day in Edinburgh; an event that has been firmly re-established as an annual opportunity for Irish people of all ages and generations to come together to celebrate our shared heritage.
Consul General of Ireland in Scotland
Oct 20, 20253 min read


Two new documentaries that you’ll want to see
TWO NEW documentaries are set to excite and entertain audiences in Edinburgh and Glasgow over the next two months.
The Irish Voice
Oct 18, 20252 min read


Happy Birthday Hibernian FC
HIBERNIAN FC celebrated its 150th anniversary in fantastic fashion at the start of last month with a number of events to mark the milestone.
Ciara May
Sep 21, 20253 min read


Showcasing our culture and heritage
THE Consulate General of Ireland recently announced that this year’s Irish Culture and Heritage Day will take place at the Grange Cricket Club in Stockbridge on Saturday September 27.
Gerard Gough
Sep 16, 20253 min read


Troubled and Two Pints were the perfect plays
I TOOK a dander through to the Edinburgh Fringe to see a couple of plays.
L J Sexton
Sep 11, 20254 min read


Connollys Intermediate Ladies are laying down early markers
DUNEDIN Connollys Intermediate Ladies have been showing they might well be the team to beat in the North of Britain Championship after securing the first piece of silverware in Scotland.
Michael Brady
Aug 4, 20252 min read


Canon Hannan was a man on a mission
TO COMMEMORATE the founding of the club on August 6, 1875, Hibernian FC has prepared an exhibition in the very place and on the very same day that the club was founded 150 years ago.
The Irish Voice
Jul 31, 20254 min read


Society set the stage for Hibs
AS HIBERNIAN FC approaches its 150th anniversary on August 6 2025, the club’s current custodians have arranged a number of special events to celebrate the sesquicentennial.
Brian Duffy
Jul 28, 20257 min read


Meet our Glasgow and Edinburgh Marys
WITH the latest installment of the Mary From Dungloe Festival fast approaching, it’s time to introduce to our readers this year’s Glasgow and Edinburgh Marys
Michael Brady
Apr 23, 20255 min read


A year of new frontiers for the Irish in Scotland
From the first civic St Patrick’s Day parade in Glasgow to an Irish Scottish space conference, its has been a year of broken barriers
Consul General of Ireland in Scotland
Mar 29, 20255 min read


Supporters to hail Hibernian's history
THIS year, Hibernian Football Club celebrates its 150th anniversary with a series of events to commemorate the landmark occasion
Brian Duffy
Mar 27, 20254 min read


QMU Men and Ladies enjoy University Leagues success
SCOTLAND’S University Leagues for 2024/25 reached their climax recently in both the men’s and ladies’ competitions
Niall Mulvenna
Mar 20, 20251 min read
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