Generations will know that Glasgow remembers
IT HAS been more than two years since the first open meeting of the Irish community in Glasgow was called to discuss building a memorial to An Gorta Mór...
Time to act to protect the Irish language
WHEN I first began learning Irish just over six years ago my thoughts about an Irish Language Act were very different to today. I saw no need for legislation,...
A talent for sights and sounds
“Creativity is the greatest rebellion in existence.”
Osho
IT’S NO surprise that the grandson of a man who watched the Easter Rising leaders lead the Irish Volunteers and Irish Citizen Army...
Celebrating Irishness in Scotland
THE Grange Club in Edinburgh will play host to a special celebration of Irishness next month, with the Irish community in Scotland set to descend on the Stockbridge venue...
Scotland’s young Shinty stars shine on Irish tour
SCOTLAND’S U17 Shinty squad have recently returned after a successful tour in Ireland during which they continued to develop the cultural and sporting links between the two nations.
The four-day...
Glasgow girl Alisha is crowned 50th Mary
THERE was golden jubilee joy for this year’s Glasgow Mary, Alisha Medford, as she was crowned the 50th Mary From Dungloe.
The Mary From Dungloe International Festival has been welcoming...