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Six of the best that Belfast has to offer
WHEN you think of Belfast, there’s always a sense of grandiosity attached to it—be that in its famous sons and daughters, its buildings and even in the famed ship built there, The Titanic.
The Irish Voice
2 days ago3 min read
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New book looks at Donegal Diaspora’s connection to Glasgow transport
A NEW book entitled Glasgow Corporation Transport and the Donegal Connection by regular contributor to The Irish Voice, Hugh Dougherty, was launched recently in the County Museum in Letterkenny.
Michael Brady
4 days ago2 min read
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Revolution and vice cross paths
ON MARCH 12, 1925, the newly formed State police force, An Garda SÃochána, launched a large-scale raid on Dublin’s notorious red-light district, the Monto, an operation ordered by Garda Commissioner William Murphy.
Maurice Whelan
Aug 33 min read
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Documentary screening celebrates the life of James Connolly
THERE was a great turnout in Grace’s Irish Centre recently for a rare screening of the documentary portrait of James Connolly, which was produced in 1966 as part of the award-winning RTÉ series On Behalf of the Provisional Government.
Michael Brady
Jun 302 min read
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Tap-ping into a rebellious history
AT THE junction of North King Street and Church Street on Dublin’s northside stands a now-derelict public house that many Dubliners remember simply as ‘The Tap.’
Maurice Whelan
Jun 243 min read
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Our trip to Krakow was really cracking!
HUBBY and I are just back from a lovely break to Krakow, Poland, possibly one of the cleanest European cities I’ve ever visited

L J Sexton
Apr 36 min read
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Merriment, meetings and mighty men
THE month of March is traditionally a time when Irish communities all over the world note an increased interest in the story of Ireland
The Irish Voice
Mar 314 min read
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A series of firsts and new foundations
A LOOK back over February throws up some crucial figures in Ireland’s cultural and political life, as well as some impactful events
The Irish Voice
Feb 274 min read
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Politics, programmes and public singing
WE TAKE a look at some of the important social, political and cultural events which have helped shape modern Ireland
The Irish Voice
Dec 27, 20244 min read
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Two Irish cities well worth a visit
THE Irish Voice invites readers to consider embarking on city breaks to Derry and Dublin
The Irish Voice
Nov 12, 20244 min read
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Emigration and Colonialism
WHEN Argentina and Leo Messi won the 2022 World Cup, one of the bright new stars of the team was Alexis MacAllister
The Irish Voice
Jul 8, 20246 min read
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Their stories are part of our history
THE 1916 Rising Centenary Committee (Scotland) was formed in January 2015

Stephen Coyle
Jun 10, 20245 min read
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