The links between Scotland and Ireland stretch back to time immemorial, but while many cultural links in many spheres have been formalised, those whose passion lies in the literary world may sometimes have felt that the interactions between the...
Glasgow’s link with Derry has been safeguarded by Loganair, as the airline stepped in to replace Ryanair when their operations between the two cities ceases on October 27 this year.
The very next day Loganair will begin operations on the...
BY SIOBHANN DUNN
Glasgow is hosting the Irish Dancing World Championships for the fifth time.
The 48th ‘Worlds’ will commence this month at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall and will welcome over 5000 dancers for what An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha chairman,...
Following the repeal of the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications Act, a new working group has been convened by the Justice Committee to consider the legal definition of sectarianism.
The working group will be chaired by Professor Duncan...
This year’s Scottish Fleadh was a huge success as hundreds of musicians descended on Woodfarm High School for the annual Scottish Championships in traditional Irish music, song, dance and storytelling.
Held on April 29, the Fleadh ran on a strict...
Reassurances to the Irish community living in Britain have come both from the UK Home Office and the Irish Ambassador to Britain following a disruptive and concerning decision by a Home Office official.
Following a case in the north of...
The Grange Club in Edinburgh is set to host the Annual Irish Culture and Heritage Day next month.
Following a hugely successful event in 2017, the 2018 edition – which takes place on September 22 – will welcome cultural and...
BY SIOBHANN DUNN
From River Dance shows to live parades and Randox Gala dances the fifty-first Mary from Dungloe was one not to be sniffed at, and with two Glasgow representatives this year the Scottish visitors were out in force...
A NEW campaign to challenge anti-Catholic bigotry and anti-Irish racism in Scotland is calling on the multi-generational Irish community here to give their support at a public meeting aimed at launching the group’s efforts.
The Call It Out campaign emerged...
THE doors of Clydebank Community Sport Hub are now officially open, after the Dean Street sports venue gathered together its member clubs to unveil the first class facilities.
The conclusion of the project, with a £3.8million investment gathered from West...