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The newspaper providing a voice for Scotland's Irish community since 2013!
In a fascinating feature, Dr Niamh Coffey tells the lesser-known story of the Irishmen and women who were unfairly deported from the UK to Ireland in 1923
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The forgotten deportees
ON THE night of Saturday March 11, 1923, more than 100 Irishmen and women across Britain were rudely awoken by police, arrested, before being bundled into train carriages and taken to ports across the...
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In his column this month. Dr David McKinstry, looks at President John F Kennedy life, his writings and his relationship with Ireland
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Writer, war hero and proud son of Erin
"IF MORE politicians knew poetry, and more poets knew politics⊠the world would be a little better place in which to live.â These are the words spoken by John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the first Irish Catho...
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In a special feature, Dr Anna Lively writes about some intriguing historical and political connections with Soviet Russia
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An Irish voice in a revolutionary state
PETROGRAD in 1920 was alight with revolutionary excitement. Representatives from around the world gathered to discuss major questions about Nationalism, Imperialism and revolution, and to bear witness...
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Continuing his feature looking at famous people and places throughout Irish history, Maurice Whelan gives us an insight into Edward Hollywood
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Edward was the flag bearer
EDWARD Hollywood, born in 1814, was a master silk weaver from Dublin whose artisan skills and political convictions were instrumental in the creation of the Irish tricolour. While Thomas Francis Meagh...
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There'll be something for everyone at this yearâs All-Ireland Fleadh, Paddy Callaghan writes
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Something for everyone at this yearâs All-Ireland Fleadh
THE journey towards the All-Ireland Fleadh will begin this month at the Scottish Fleadh which is taking place in Woodfarm High School on April 26.
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A recent anniversary event in Limerick ensures that the legacy of the first ever captain of
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Hibsâ first captainâs legacy set in stone
HIBERNIAN FC supporters have brought the story of their club back home to Ireland to mark their 150th anniversary, with an event in Limerick providing a fitting conclusion to a year of celebrations.
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Upcoming conference will bring
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Conference will bring Celticâs history to life
THE history of Celtic FC will be brought to life and examined in news ways with an iconic firstâthe inaugural event of the Celtic FC History Conference.
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The GFT played host recently to a packed audience at the Glasgow premiere of the film Gerry Adams: A Ballymurphy Man
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Glasgow premiere for Gerry Adams biopic
CAIRDE na hĂireann were delighted to welcome a sold-out crowd to the Glasgow Film Theatre recently for the Scottish premiere of the film-documentary, Gerry Adams: A Ballymurphy Man.
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Snåithe a nascann le chéile muid
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Snåithe a nascann le chéile muid
INA CĂAD teachtaireacht LĂĄ FhĂ©ile PĂĄdraig mar uachtarĂĄn na hĂireann, dĂșirt an tUachtarĂĄn Catherine Connolly gurb Ă âAn Ghaeilge a fhĂonn le chĂ©ile cultĂșr, oidhreacht agus fĂ©iniĂșlacht mhuintir na hĂire...
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The latest edition of The Irish Voice is out now! Please pick up a copy wherever you find it!
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Tributes were paid to Scotland's Irish Republicans at recent graveside commemorations
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Tributes paid to Scotlandâs Irish Republicans at commemorations
ON EASTER Sunday and Monday, commemorative ceremonies took place in Glasgow cemeteries to honour Glasgow-based Irish Republicans who rendered service as members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, Br...
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There was a milestone moment for GAA in Dundee recently as Dalriada GFC founded its youth section!
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A milestone for youth football in Dundee
MARCH 2026 at Soccerworld, Old Glamis Road, Dundee will live long in the memory of those who are associated with the GAA on the East Coast of Scotland with a celebration of the most significant milest...
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In her column this month, LJ Sexton looks at some of Ireland's peculiar Easter traditions!
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Taking a look at Easter in Ireland
MY DAUGHTER, RoisĂn asked me recently what I thought was a fairly logical question. Why does the date that Easter falls on change each year? And the answer is simple; because itâs a âmoveable feastâ b...
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In his column this month, John McLaughlin writes about how thrilled he is to take part in a star-studded tribute to the late, great Shane MacGowan
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A star-studded tribute to Shane
THIS monthâs feature is a very special one for me, because Iâm thrilled to announce that 20th Century Paddy:âA Star-Studded Tribute to Shane MacGowan will be released in November of this year
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The upcoming GlasGael Festival promises to be an Irish music and cultural extravaganza!
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GlasGael promises to be a festival of fun!
THE GlasGael music festival will welcome up to 5000 festival-goers next month as the inaugural edition of the event takes place at Glasgow Green.
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Consul General of Ireland in Scotland, Jerry O'Donovan, looks back on a busy, but fruitful few months that have borne much fruit and resulted in a strengthening of relationships!
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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 Patrickâs Day.
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In his column this month, Stephen Connolly delves deeper into the most recent Grand National success of I Am Maximus!
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I Am Maximus regains his crown
THE 2026 Grand National took place at Aintree on Saturday April 11 and it was a record breakingâor at least equallingâday for the winning horse and connections.
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Prior to the new season beginning, Dunedin Connollys rose to the challenge of Dublin side Naomh MearnĂłg
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Connollys rise to the challenge of Dublin side Naomh MearnĂłg
DUNEDIN Connollys recently welcomed Dublin side Naomh MearnĂłg to Edinburgh for a valuable challenge match, as preparations began ahead of the league campaign.
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It's been a season of highs and lows for
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, Robert McGlone writes
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A season of highs and lows for United
DURING March, Dundee United somewhat upset the apple cart in the Scottish Premiership title race by seeing off Celtic at Tannadice for the second time this season.
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It's not been the season that
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would have hoped for so far, but they will have their sights set on a derby win and a strong finish to the season, Ian Colquhoun writes
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Hibs setting their sights on a derby win
DAVID Grayâs Hibs side seems to have already âfinished up for the season,â the recent fine away win over Celtic having been followed by one victory, two mind-numbing 0-0 draws and an embarrassing defe...
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This year's St Patrick's Day celebrations were so plentiful we couldn't fit them all in our March edition, so here's some you might have missed!
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St Patrickâs Day celebrations continue to grow
WHILE the March edition of The Irish Voice covered a vast number of the events surrounding St Patrickâs Day throughout the country, such are the growing celebrations of Irish culture and heritage arou...
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With the league going down to the wire, Celtic just have to keep winning games, Dan McGinty writes
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Celtic just have to keep on winning games
THE series of late winners, single goal victories and extra-time results which have characterised this season for Celtic has led to a common refrain from supporters as winning by the minimum has becom...
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Loganair are offering Senior Citizens a very special rate when travelling on the popular Glasgow-Donegal route!
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One of Ireland's leading folk and ballad singers, Myles Gaffney, will perform his debut Scottish gig at Graces Irish Sports Bar on Friday April 10
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Myles is on his way to Glasgow
ONE of Ireland's leading folk and ballad singers, Myles Gaffney, will perform his debut Scottish gig a Grace's Irish Centre on Friday April 10.
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Have you experienced anti-Irish sentiment?
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Have you experienced anti-Irish sentiment abroad in recent years? Tell us your story
An Irish worker in the UK, whose boss repeatedly shouted the word âpotatoâ at her, has won an employment tribunal case
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Happy Easter to all of our readers, contributors, advertisers and sponsors from all of us at The Irish Voice!
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In the latest instalment of his series, Maurice Whelan tells the tale of a low-life who wormed his way into high society!
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A low life in high society
BORN in a Dublin cellar in 1776, Francis Higgins would swindle his way from lowly messenger boy all the way up to the top echelons of Dublin society, eventually becoming owner of the newspaper the Fre...
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St Patrick's Day pride was on show this month, most notably via the second annual parade through the streets of Glasgow, Dan McGinty writes
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St Patrickâs Day pride on show
SCOTLAND once again turned green for St Patrickâs Day, with events up and down the country bringing Irish communities across Scotland together as they shared their culture with wider Scottish society,...
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CG Docherty's new book is a veritable treasure trove of history and heritage, Bill Heaney writes
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A veritable treasure trove of history and heritage
Neither Here Nor ThereWritten by CG DochertyPublished by Levenford PublishingPrice: ÂŁ12.99WHEN studying local history and creating family trees has never been so popular, it is often said âyou have to...
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Donegal Airport is growing and evolving, chairman Garry Martin tells Mary McGinty
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Donegal Airport is growing and evolving
DONEGAL Airport has evolved and grown to become an essential resource in Irelandâs travel hubs.
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In his column this month, Paddy Callaghan explains how an Irish passport can give you travel freedom and a bit of home in your pocket!
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Freedom and a bit of home in your pocket
AS THE clocks prepare to spring forward and the first whispers of summer holiday planning begin homes across Scotland, a new shadow is looming over the departure lounge as the âpost-Brexitâ grace peri...
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The UK Government recently announced that Philomenaâs Law will be introduced to protect survivors of Irelandâs Mother and Baby Homes living in Britain from losing vital means-tested benefits after accepting compensation from the Irish Governmentâs redress scheme
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Philomena's Law gets the green light
THE UK Government has announced that Philomenaâs Law will be introduced to protect survivors of Irelandâs Mother and Baby Homes living in Britain from losing vital means-tested benefits after acceptin...
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In his literary feature this month, Dr David McKinstry sings the praises of Samuel Beckett
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Beckettâs brilliance waits for no man!
ANYONE reading this has either seen or heard of the film Reservoir Dogs. The classic mob movie features a gang of criminals stuck in a room waiting for information that never arrives which leads to in...
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There was a posthumous award recently from The Irish Polar Institute for Harry McNish
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Irish Polar Institute honour HarryâMcNish
A FEW months ago on my return from a long walk up the country, feeling damp and tired I soaked in a hot bath then afterwards turned on the TV to catch up with the Saturday football scoresâmainly to se...
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Tir Conaill Harps GAC are aiming to grow and grab more silverware in 2026
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Harps aiming to grow and grab more silverware in 2026
IT'S been an exciting time for everyone at TĂr Conaill Harps with preparations for the new season well underway.
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In his column this month, John McLaughlin breaks bread with former Del Amitri guitarist, Bryan Tolland
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Breaking bread with Bryan Tolland
WHAT do Del Amitri, The Bluebells, The Speyside Sessions Group, LâAcoustica, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra and East Park School in Glasgow have in common? Well, in short, Bryan Tolland.
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Jerry O'Donovan, Consul General of Ireland in Scotland, joined us on our Irish Voices podcast recently to talk about: his upbringing; his work with the British-Irish Council, the Irish Diplomatic Service and Scotland's multigenerational Irish community, and much more!
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Jerry is at your service!
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Ireland's Triple Crown win was bittersweet as they just missed out on Six Nations glory, Ian Dunn writes
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Triple Crown win but Six Nations heartbreak
IT WAS a tournament that encapsulated everything that makes Irish rugby both thrilling and agonising. Andy Farrell's side finished second in the 2026 Guinness Six Nations, claiming a Triple Crown, but...
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As Ceann Creige enters its seventh year, there is lots to look forward to and lots to reflect on, Sarah O'Sullivan writes
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Ceann Creige has many reasons to celebrate
AS CEANN Creige enters its seventh year as Scotlandâs only hurling and camogie club, there is lots to look forward to and lots to reflect on.
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Musicians from St James The Great CCĂ enjoyed forging links and friendships during a recent exchange visit to Ireland
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Musicians forge links and friendships in Ireland
ST JAMES the Great Branch of Comhaltas CeoltĂłirĂ Ăireann recently visited Ireland to forge close links with two branches of the Irish cultural organisation, and it was music, music, music all the way.
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Gerry Cairns sings the praises of Stephen Coyle's new book that tells the story of one man and two nations!
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The story of one man and two nations
WHEN we think of a kilted soldier, we almost definitely think of someone very different from Ian MacKenzie Kennedy. He may have hadâat timesâa feather in his bunnet and a kilt upon his knee, but MacK...
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In her column this month, LJ Sexton speaks passionately about the great big family that is Comhaltas
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Comhaltasâ family ties are binding
WITH St Patrickâs Day approaching as I write this, I pondered the question:âWhat does it mean to be Irish? And how do we define ourselves in modern society?
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In a special feature, Mary McGinty speaks with with Frank Cannon about the history of Donegal Airport and Malinair
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Frank is a man whose idea took flight
TO LAND in Donegal Airport is to rejoice in a truly spectacular panorama. Descending where the rugged landscape meets the crystal-clear Atlantic Ocean breathes new life into the soul of the golfer, th...
https://www.theirishvoice.com/post/frank-is-a-man-whose-idea-took-flight
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There was also bags of talent on show from the boys of Glasgow Gaels and Tir Conaill Harps at Clydebank Community Sport Hub today too!
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Some great young female Gaelic footballers on display today from Glasgow Gaels and Tir Conaill Harps at Clydebank Community Sport Hub!
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In the wake of a scathing piece by
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of
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, Mickey Mullan comes to the defence of the ever popular Irish pub
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Itâs a matter of pride vs prejudice
AS PAUL Brady once sang: âItâs nothing but the same old story.â And lately that line feels painfully accurate.
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It's not been the best of seasons for
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, but they could still have a huge say in the title race,
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Hibs could have a huge say in the title race
DAVID Grayâs Hibs side has only lost seven league matches all season and sit comfortably fifth in the table with the ridiculous pointless âsplitâ a mere three matches away.
https://www.theirishvoice.com/post/hibs-could-have-a-huge-say-in-the-title-race
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are beginning to rally again as they march with O'Neill!
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Celtic rallying as they march with O'Neill
MARTIN OâNeill opening up a Celtic team and charging at a league and cup double is something that older generations of supporters would have thought was a thing of the past, and younger ones would nee...
https://www.theirishvoice.com/post/celtic-rallying-as-they-march-with-o-neill
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