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In the wake of the second anniversary of his passing, John McLaughlin speaks about the late, great Shane MacGowan with Shane's wife, Victoria Mary Clarke
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Shaneâs spirit and soul have stayed with Victoria
THIS month, Iâve speaking with my dear friend Victoria Mary Clarke, an incredibly successful author, artist and journalist and wife of the late Shane MacGowan of The Pogues.
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In a special feature, Florence Boyle provides a fascinating insight into the history of Duntocher, including its Irish community, its industries and its influences
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Telling Duntocher's story
IN 1816, landscape painter John Knox, travelled the 10 miles or so from Glasgow, to paint the Clyde from Faifley and Duntocherâtwo small settlements which were part of the parish of Old Kilpatrick. It...
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An outpouring of grief has followed a shocking incident as five young people, including Chloe Hipson from Bellshill, were killed in a collision in Dundalk
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Bellshill girl among those who died in Dundalk car crash
AN OUTPOURING of grief has followed a shocking incident as five young people, including Chloe Hipson from Bellshill (above), were killed in a collision in Dundalk.Chloe, aged 21, died alongside Chloe ...
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The Irish Consulate in Edinburgh, along with Irish In Britain, recently hosted the launch of the organisationâs report The Irish in Britain: Findings from the Analysis of the 2022 Census of Scotland
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Census report is released
THE Irish Consulate in Edinburgh, along with Irish In Britain, hosted the launch of the organisationâs report The Irish in Britain: Findings from the Analysis of the 2022 Census of Scotland.
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Dr David McKinstry continues his series looking at the Emerald Isleâs rich literary tradition, this month focussing on the wonderfully talented Sally Rooney
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How Sally became Castlebarâs megastar
IRISH literature has a long tradition of producing writers who capture the mood of the times that we live in. Jonathan Swiftâs Gulliverâs Travels is a classic searing satire of Georgian Britainâs gree...
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Traditional music heavyweights Sharon Shannon and Luka Bloom will be among the Irish artists showcasing their talents at next yearâs Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow
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Irish superstars to grace Celtic Connections
TRADITIONAL music heavyweights Sharon Shannon and Luka Bloom will be among the Irish artists showcasing their talents at next yearâs Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow.
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The Irish Voice takes a look at some of Belfastâs lesser known, but wonderful experiences
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Six of the best that Belfast has to offer
WHEN you think of Belfast, thereâs always a sense of grandiosity attached to itâbe that in its famous sons and daughters, its buildings and even in the famed ship built there, The Titanic.
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2025 was a great year for Ceann Creige Hurling and Camogie Club's Hurlers
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A great year for Ceann Creige Hurlers
CEANN Creige Hurlers have continued to build on their success of the opening games. Whilst the number of games played was frustratingly less than what some would like, the lads ensured that when they ...
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Maurice Whelan continues his fascinating insight into some of the hostelries and places in Dublin of great historical importance, this month taking a look at Bridge Street
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A bridge from past to present
DUBLIN is truly a city of two names, Dubh Linn and Ăth Cliath, each reflecting a distinct part of its ancient past. The English name âDublinâ derives from the Gaelic âDubh Linn,â meaning âBlack Pool,â...
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Clare Beth Anderson looks at the growing problem in Ireland of violent racist attacks
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Far-right must be reminded theyâre wrong
DUBLINâa city once described by novelist Brendan Behan as holding âfamiliarity without friendshipâânow finds its residents asking the haunting question: âWhy me?â This comes in the wake of a series of...
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Hugh Dougherty's new book looks at the Donegal Diasporaâs connection to Glasgow transport
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New book looks at Donegal Diasporaâs 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.
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In her column this month, LJ Sexton sings the praises of Rome and Italy as a whole
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Rome-ing around the Eternal City
I HAVE a great pal, Mick Doc, who regularly makes reference to his Catholic palsâincluding myselfâas âGood Romans,âobviously coming from the fuller term âRoman Catholics.â But Iâm not sure Mick knows,...
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Ireland's Camogs and Hurlers were victorious in the recent International matches with Scotland's Shinty Stars
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Ireland make it a double in international matches
IRELAND made it a double celebration as their hurlers and camogs took on their shinty counterparts in a return of the Ireland-Scotland international fixture.
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Ceann Creige's Camogs showed battling qualities to stay in the top flight, Sarah O'Sullivan writes
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Ceann Creige Camogs show battling qualities to stay up
THE first year in the British Senior Championship was always going to be a tough season for the Ceann Creige Camogs.
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Stephen Coyle of the 1916 Rising Centenary Committee-Scotland reports on the recent John Ferguson talk in Grace's Irish Centre and promotes a talk on John Maclean taking place in the same venue tomorrow evening!
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Glasgow Gaels Youth Section has grown rapidly in a short space of time and its young footballers, both boys and girls, are flourishing, Michael Brady writes
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Young Gaels footballers are flourishing
IT'S JUST gone 8pm on a Friday night in mid-September at the Glasgow Hutchesonsâ Aloysiansâ (GHA) rugby club just south of Glasgow. Weâre standing by a neatly fenced 3G training pitch ringed by tall f...
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Scotland's Irish dancers dazzled audiences at the recent Great Britain Championships with a string of brilliant performances!
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Irish dancers dazzle in London
SCOTLANDâS Irish dance schools celebrated another successful set of performances recently at the Great Britain Championships in London.
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After some good performances of late,
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will be looking to improve upon their league position, Rob McGlone writes
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United hoping to improve league position
DUNDEE Unitedâs recent run of games began at Ibrox, with the home side desperate to kick-start their season with a win. Rangers totally dominated the first-half going in 1-0 to the good at the break, ...
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Hibs are set for a crucial run of matches, Ian Colquhoun writes
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Hibs set for a crucial run of matches
TWICE this season, Hibs have faced vulnerable Rangers teams and have twiceâinexplicablyârolled over and lost to the Govan side.
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Ireland has a new President after Catherine Connolly's landslide win, Dan McGinty explains!
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Ireland has its new President
CATHERINE Connolly has been inaugurated as the 10th President of Ireland, after winning the presidential election in a landslide.
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Heartbreak for Dunedin Connollys in their All-Britain quests
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Heartbreak for Connollys in their All-Britain quests
THERE was heartbreak for Dunedin Connollysâ Men and Ladies sides recently in their quest for All-Britain glory.
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Dan McGinty explains why it's a waiting game for Celtic on a number of fronts
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Edinburgh Emerald Irish Social Group get people moving
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Edinburgh Emerald Irish Social Group get people moving
A RECENTLYâresurrected initiative by the Edinburgh Emerald Irish Social Group has been pivotal in helping people who have mobility issues.
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Please keep our columnist and
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GlaschĂș's Irish Language and Development Officer for Scotland, Evin Downey, in your thoughts and prayers after the sad passing recently of his mother Sheila. Ar dheis DĂ© go raibh a hanamđ
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Malones Bar in Leith is set to host an Irish Heritage Day this month!
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Malones to host Irish Heritage Day
EDINBURGH'S Irish community will have another chance to celebrate its culture and heritageâand the chance to avail of some free pintsâthanks to a special event being held this month in Malones Bar in ...
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Your chance to see a rehearsed reading of this wonderful play is coming up this month!
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In his column this month, John McLaughlin speaks with David Low about Celtic, his Irish ancestry and a love of music that was fostered in the Apollo
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Bhoy from the southside who helped save Celtic
THE subject of this monthâs feature is the wonderful David Low. He is not only a finance guru and lifelong Celtic fan, but also a disciple of the old three chords and the truth.
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In his monthly feature, Dr David McKinstry sings the praises of the acclaimed writer Maggie O'Farrell
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Why Maggie is now familiar to millions
A KEEN eye for relationship dynamics is central to a good plot. It drives the story and hooks the reader. Blend family dynamics with a hint of intrigue and you have the makings of a page-turner. For t...
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Following recent comments by East Ayrshire Councilâs Head of Education Linda McAulay-Griffiths regarding the merits of music in education, Paddy Callaghan explains why the arts are a source of pride and should be celebrated
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The arts are a source of pride and should be celebrated
RECENT comments by East Ayrshire Councilâs Head of Education Linda McAulay-Griffiths regarding the merits of education in music have forced an apology after a clip went viral online for all the wrong ...
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Maurice Whelan gives a fascinating insight into an area of Dublin where Heaven and Hell once stood side by side!
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The fiery history of cityâs Hell
DUBLIN is home to two medieval cathedrals, namely Christ Church and St Patrickâs. They stand less than one kilometre apart, but in 18th-century Dublin they stood worlds apart. Just beside and undernea...
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Thinking of a trip to Ireland soon? Why not discover its hidden heartlands?
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Discover Irelandâs Hidden Heartlands
IRELAND'S Hidden Heartlands stretch across nine unmissable counties, each with its own history, heroesâand, of course, heart. Weâve chosen five great towns and villages you simply canât miss. The only...
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Upcoming events will put Irish historical figures in the picture
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Upcoming events will put Irish historical figures in the picture
GRACEâSâIrish Centre is set to play host to two events that will shine a light on two notable figures in Irish history.
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UachtarĂĄn Ăireannach gan Gaeilge?
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UachtarĂĄn Ăireannach gan Gaeilge?
MAR is eol duit is dĂłcha, beidh toghchĂĄn UachtarĂĄn na hĂireann ar siĂșl ag deireadh na mĂosa seo agus muid ag fĂĄgĂĄil slĂĄn, ar an drochuair, le MĂcheĂĄl D Ă hUigĂnn, duine a cheap mĂ© a bhĂ iontach sa rĂłl...
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about 2 months ago
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In a special feature, Gerard Gough speaks with Fr Dominic Quinn about his Irish roots, his vocation and his time spent as a missionary in Bolivia
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Faith can move mountains
âWHAT a lot of people might not know is that Iâve climbed 180 out of 283 Munros,â Fr Dominic Quinn said. âItâs a wee badge of pride, because I love the mountains and the outdoors. Iâm no Chris Boningt...
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This month's edition of The Irish Voice is out now, packed with news, comment and features. Pick up your copy today!
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This year's Hurling-Shinty and Camogie-Shinty International Series, which takes place this weekend in Inverness, enjoyed its launch in Edinburgh
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Hurling-Shinty series returns to Scotland
A SPECIAL event was held in Edinburgh recently to announce the return of the Mowi Hurling-Shinty International to Scotland for the first time since 2018.
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In our comment section this month, Cora Moran explains how planting seeds can change landscapes in more ways than one
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Thereâs much that can bloom from a garden
LIKE the Emerald Isle, Edinburgh is a very green place. Though this is on the more local scale of a city, just how many green spaces and gardening initiatives, both large and small are present within ...
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The recent Culture and Heritage Day in Edinburgh was a celebration that united and delighted those in attendance!
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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 peopl...
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A travelling exhibition celebrating the work of Donegal men and women in Scotland between 1940 and 1990 opened to the public in the Glasgow City Archives at the Mitchell Library last month
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Exhibit details Working Over By
A TRAVELLING exhibition celebrating the work of Donegal men and women in Scotland between 1940 and 1990 opened to the public in the Glasgow City Archives at the Mitchell Library last month.
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In her column this month, LJ Sexton says that no matter where we are in the world, Ireland is always embedded in our hearts
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Home is forever embedded in us
WHEN someone says: âIâm going home,â or âIâm heading over by,â I think thereâs a universal understanding of what that means. It means going to a place where open arms and open fires await; with a heat...
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Two new documentaries are set to excite and entertain audiences in Edinburgh and Glasgow over the next two months
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Two new documentaries that youâll want to see
TWO NEW documentaries are set to excite and entertain audiences in Edinburgh and Glasgow over the next two months.
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TĂr Conaill Harps' win over Glasgow Gaels in the recent Intermediate Championship Final meant that they secured a well-deserved double this season!
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Harps secure a deserved double
TĂR Conaill Harps were crowned Intermediate Championship winners on a blustery afternoon in Glasgow, overcoming testing weather conditions and a determined Glasgow Gaels side to secure a deserved 0-09...
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Ian Colquhoun says there have been glimmers of
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's potential this year, but they've yet to spark into life!
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Hibs are still waiting to spark into life
HIBS havenât beaten anyone since the away League Cup win against Livingston back in August and have fallen out of the top sixâitâs been a frustrating few weeks for fans of Edinburghâs green and white.
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After two brilliant victories recently, Dunedin Connollys Men and Ladies are now ready for an All-Britain challenge!
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Connollys Men and Ladies ready for British challenge
FOR the third time this season, Glasgow Gaels and Dunedin Connollys went head to head in what has become one of Scottish GAAâs most fiercely contested rivalries and once again, nothing could separate ...
https://www.theirishvoice.com/post/connollys-men-and-ladies-ready-for-british-challenge
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In his column this month, Rob McGlone laments Dundee United's inconsistent form
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Unitedâs current form very up and down
IT'S BEEN an up and down month for Dundee United since our last report.
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Glasgow Gaels young stars become inaugural Scottish Champions!
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Glasgow Gaelsâ young stars become inaugural Scottish Champions
GLASGOW Gaels recently won the inaugural U15s Scottish Championship after a victory over Dunedin Connollys at Cambuslang Rugby Club.
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In our Celtic column this month, Dan McGinty explains why the fans demand better on and off the park
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Celtic fans demand better on and off the park
âMICHAEL Nicholson shrugged his shoulders.â Unfortunately, that statement is the most noteworthy recent event for Celtic. It came during a meeting between club representatives and supporters, as fan p...
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An event with the former Celtic and Ireland goalkeeper Packie Bonner takes place next month!
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Mary McGinty speaks with lawyer Frank Cannon in the latest Irish Voices podcast about his Irish roots, his love of flying, his time as an air ambulance pilot, founding Malinair and playing a key role in the establishment of Donegal Airport!
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Legal eagle is a high flyer
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In his column this month, John Mclaughlin sits down with Donald MacLeod and asks him about his 40 years of work in the entertainment industry, his fight to save hospitality and his love of Ireland
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A jack of all trades and master of all too!
THIS month, I sat down with the King of Glasgow, the guru of the cityâs live entertainment and hospitality sectorânot to mention one of the funniest guys youâll ever meetâDonald MacLeod. I asked him a...
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