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Your chance to see a rehearsed reading of this wonderful play is coming up this month!

Bhoy from the southside who helped save Celtic THE subject of this month’s 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.

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

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...

In his monthly feature, Dr David McKinstry sings the praises of the acclaimed writer Maggie O'Farrell

The arts are a source of pride and should be celebrated RECENT comments by East Ayrshire Council’s 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 ...

Following recent comments by East Ayrshire Council’s 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

The fiery history of city’s Hell DUBLIN is home to two medieval cathedrals, namely Christ Church and St Patrick’s. They stand less than one kilometre apart, but in 18th-century Dublin they stood worlds apart. Just beside and undernea...

Maurice Whelan gives a fascinating insight into an area of Dublin where Heaven and Hell once stood side by side!

Discover Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands IRELAND'S Hidden Heartlands stretch across nine unmissable counties, each with its own history, heroes—and, of course, heart. We’ve chosen five great towns and villages you simply can’t miss. The only...

Thinking of a trip to Ireland soon? Why not discover its hidden heartlands?

Upcoming events will put Irish historical figures in the picture GRACE’S Irish Centre is set to play host to two events that will shine a light on two notable figures in Irish history.

Upcoming events will put Irish historical figures in the picture

Uachtarán Éireannach gan Gaeilge? MAR is eol duit is dócha, beidh toghchán Uachtarán na hÉireann ar siúl ag deireadh na míosa seo agus muid ag fágáil slán, ar an drochuair, le Mícheál D Ó hUigínn, duine a cheap mé a bhí iontach sa ról...

Uachtarán Éireannach gan Gaeilge?

Faith can move mountains “WHAT a lot of people might not know is that I’ve climbed 180 out of 283 Munros,” Fr Dominic Quinn said. “It’s a wee badge of pride, because I love the mountains and the outdoors. I’m no Chris Boningt...

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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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.

This year's Hurling-Shinty and Camogie-Shinty International Series, which takes place this weekend in Inverness, enjoyed its launch in Edinburgh

There’s 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 ...

In our comment section this month, Cora Moran explains how planting seeds can change landscapes in more ways than one

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...

The recent Culture and Heritage Day in Edinburgh was a celebration that united and delighted those in attendance!

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.

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

Home is forever embedded in us WHEN someone says: “I’m going home,” or “I’m heading over by,” I think there’s a universal understanding of what that means. It means going to a place where open arms and open fires await; with a heat...

In her column this month, LJ Sexton says that no matter where we are in the world, Ireland is always embedded in our hearts

Two new documentaries that you’ll want to see TWO NEW documentaries are set to excite and entertain audiences in Edinburgh and Glasgow over the next two months.

Two new documentaries are set to excite and entertain audiences in Edinburgh and Glasgow over the next two months

Harps secure a deserved double TÍR 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...

Tír Conaill Harps' win over Glasgow Gaels in the recent Intermediate Championship Final meant that they secured a well-deserved double this season!

Hibs are still waiting to spark into life HIBS haven’t beaten anyone since the away League Cup win against Livingston back in August and have fallen out of the top six—it’s been a frustrating few weeks for fans of Edinburgh’s green and white.

Ian Colquhoun says there have been glimmers of @thehibees.bsky.social's potential this year, but they've yet to spark into life!

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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 GAA’s most fiercely contested rivalries and once again, nothing could separate ...

After two brilliant victories recently, Dunedin Connollys Men and Ladies are now ready for an All-Britain challenge!

United’s current form very up and down IT'S BEEN an up and down month for Dundee United since our last report.

In his column this month, Rob McGlone laments Dundee United's inconsistent form

Glasgow Gaels’ 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.

Glasgow Gaels young stars become inaugural Scottish Champions!

Celtic fans demand better on and off the park “MICHAEL Nicholson shrugged his shoulders.” Unfortunately, that statement is the most noteworthy recent event for Celtic. It came during a meeting between club representatives and supporters, as fan p...

In our Celtic column this month, Dan McGinty explains why the fans demand better on and off the park

An event with the former Celtic and Ireland goalkeeper Packie Bonner takes place next month!

Legal eagle is a high flyer

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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A jack of all trades and master of all too! THIS month, I sat down with the King of Glasgow, the guru of the city’s live entertainment and hospitality sector—not to mention one of the funniest guys you’ll ever meet—Donald MacLeod. I asked him a...

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

Musicians, singers and storytellers shine at All-Ireland Fleadh THE All-Ireland Fleadh took place in the beautiful town of Wexford at the start of August and, as ever, scores of musicians from Scotland were taking part in some form. Many musicians, singers and sto...

Our musicians, singers and storytellers shone at the recent All-Ireland Fleadh!

Book shines a new light on the ‘dear dark mountain sky over I’ I AWAITED the publication of this book with great anticipation as my mother’s people hail from the mountainous region of Sliabh Beagh, near where the three counties of Monaghan, Fermanagh and Tyrone m...

New book shines a light on Sliabh Beagh and North Monaghan,
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Extraordinary writer of ordinary lives AT THE heart of any great book is the ability to tell as good story with characters who are believable and that we identify with. Critics often sight male writers such as Frank O’Connor and Sean O’Fao...

Dr David McKinstry continues his series looking at the Emerald Isle’s rich literary tradition by delving in the life and work of Maeve Binchy

Hugh’s new book explains how he conducted himself well THE latest book by regular contributor to The Irish Voice, Hugh Dougherty, tells of his time on the platform and in the driving cab of Western SMT buses as a Glasgow University student from 1969 to 19...

The latest book by regular contributor to The Irish Voice, Hugh Dougherty, tells of his time on the platform and in the driving cab of Western SMT buses as a Glasgow University student from 1969 to 1972!

Murder plots to memorabilia BROGANS Bar at 75 Dame Street, in the heart of Dublin, is today famed for housing the largest collection of Guinness memorabilia outside the brewery. However, in the 1880s, when it was known as Swanns...

This month, Maurice Whelan continues his fascinating insight into some of the hostelries and places in Dublin of great historical importance by looking at the history of Brogan's Bar