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Scotland is failing young Irish musicians CALLS have been made to end the intransigence which sees young traditional Irish musicians on Scotland unable to receive academic recognition for their musical talents in school examinations.

Calls have been made to end the intransigence which sees young traditional Irish musicians on Scotland unable to receive academic recognition for their musical talents in school examinations

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The writers who won over Hollywood THE screen adaption of Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet is widely tipped to win several Oscars at this year’s Academy Awards Ceremony in LA. The movie’s success follows hotly on the heels of Cillian Murphy’s...

Dr David McKinstry continues his series looking at the Emerald Isle’s rich literary tradition

Glasgow St Patrick’s Parade Festival Details! 👇🏼

Saturday March 14 will also see the annual St Patrick's Day Mass celebrated by Archbishop William Nolan of Glasgow at St Andrew's Cathedral. All are welcome!

A reminder that St Patrick's Festival in Glasgow is on the horizon!

Reflecting on Thomas Muir’s legacy AS 2025 came to a close, a fascinating presentation was delivered by Jimmy Watson, Chair of the Friends of Thomas Muir, in Grace’s Irish Centre in Glasgow.

A recent talk organised by the 1916 Rising Centenary Committee (Scotland) and delivered by Jimmy Watson, shone a light on the revolutionary figure of Thomas Muir

Táimid ag tnúth le Márta! LÁ FHÉILE Bríde agus Imbolc sona daoibh go léir. Tá súil agam gur bhain sibh taitneamh as iad a cheiliúradh. Bhí ceiliúradh mór ar na sean-thraidisiúin a bhaineann leis an Fhéile ag Céilí Óíche Bhríde...

Táimid ag tnúth le Márta!

Pro-Palestine does not equal antisemitic ELITE sport—especially on display at large-scale televised events—can provide a site for social, political and ideological messaging, including in the form of promotion, support, dissent or opposition...

In our comment section this month, Dr Joseph Bradley delves into Celtic fans’ consistent support for Palestine and its people

In the latest edition of our Irish Voices podcast, we speak to young Irish dancer, Damien Fisher of the Sarah Frances Smith School of Irish Dancing, about his journey in the sport, his love of Celtic FC and his passion for trains and railways!

The three privateers of Rush LONG before the fictional exploits of Dumas’ Three Musketeers, the fishing village of Rush, County Dublin, produced its own trio of real life adventurers whose story rivals any Hollywood epic. At the ...

The three privateers of Rush are the focus of the latest feature in Maurice Whelan's series giving a fascinating insight into some of Dublin’s historically important hostelries, people and places

Sinn Féin TD praises and celebrates Glasgow’s Irish community CHRIST the King Hall in Glasgow’s southside was filled to capacity recently as An Evening with Pearse Doherty TD brought together generations of the Irish community in Glasgow for a warm, engaging and...

Sinn Fein TD @pearsedoherty.bsky.social praised and celebrated Glasgow's Irish community at a recent event in the southside of the city

St James the Great CCÉ put the fun into fundraising THE St James the Great branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann—based in the southside of Glasgow—are looking forward with excitement to an upcoming youth exchange visit this month to CCÉ Croisín in Coun...

St James The Great CCE put the fun into fundraising!

Hibs, history and honouring legends AS HIBERNIAN FC entered the second half of the club’s 150th anniversary season an important landmark took place. January 20, 2026 marked the 100th anniversary of the death of Michael Whelehan, who—alo...

In a special feature, Brian Duffy pays tribute to @thehibees.bsky.social's co-founder and first ever captain, Michael Whelehan

Craic-ing tales from great characters I HAVE been spending a lot of time around older people this past while and I’m never disappointed with their company, their humour nor their ability to embrace the modern times that are in it. I was d...

In her column this month, LJ Sexton shares some craic-ing tales from great characters!

Music that makes real connections CONTRIBUTORS to The Irish Voice share with us their personal highlights and standout performances at this year’s Celtic Connections Festival.TRUE AND BOLD: A NIGHT FOR DICK GAUGHANGlasgow Royal Concer...

CONTRIBUTORS to The Irish Voice share with us their personal highlights and standout performances at this year’s Celtic Connections Festival

Mullins among the prizes once again THE Dublin Racing Festival, that was due to take place at Leopardstown on January 31 and February 1, nearly didn’t happen this year due to over six inches of rain falling on the course in the week lea...

At the recent Dublin Racing Festival, trainer Willie Mullins was among the prizes once again, Stephen Connolly writes

A celebration of Irishwomen IN IRELAND, February 1 traditionally marks the beginning of spring and the celebration of Lá Fhéile Bríde, St Brigid’s Day. St Brigid’s Day is also Ireland’s newest public holiday, marking the contrib...

Vice Consul Sarah Keating from the Irish Consulate lauds the many contributions of Irishwomen to life at home and abroad and the St Brigid's Day celebrations too!

Scotland is gearing up for a month of St Patrick’s celebrations

Take a detour through Edinburgh's Little Ireland A BRAND new tour that aims to shine a light on the history and legacy of ‘Little Ireland’ in Scotland’s capital city has been launched by Edinburgh Detours.

A brand new tour by Edinburgh Detours invites you to take a trip through Little Ireland!

Harps aim to continue their success story FOR those of involved with Tír Conaill Harps GAA Club, it has always been about more than football. Since the club’s foundation in 1994, its members have worked to build something that reflects the ve...

In a special feature this month, Michael Brady shines a light on the history, growth and successes of Tir Conaill Harps GAC

No Happy New Year so far for United DUNDEE United’s start to 2026 has been nothing short of abysmal, as Jim Goodwin’s side have lost all four league games so far.

It's been a poor start to 2026 for Dundee United, Robert McGlone writes

Celtic in need of unity to salvage season THE soap opera which surrounds Celtic in season 2025/26 has added even more twists and turns since The Irish Voice last went to press, and the drama is such that it would be almost impossible to sum i...

Celtic are in need of unity to salvage their season, Dan McGinty writes

Hibs need to stop self-sabotaging IN THE last edition The Irish Voice, we spoke of the fact that anything could become of Hibs’ season and that very much still remains the case.

As @thehibees.bsky.social head into tonight's Edinburgh Derby, they'll be hoping a win could turn into a sustained run

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Everything you need to know about the St Patrick's Festival Parade All your questions about the Glasgow St Patrick’s Festival Parade answered here!

All your questions about the Glasgow St Patrick’s Festival Parade are answered here!

Malones Edinburgh featured in Guinness Harp Guide MALONES Edinburgh was thrilled recently to have been included in Guinness’s first ever Harp Guide.

Malones in Edinburgh is extremely proud to be one of three venues in Scotland that Guinness has identified as pouring the perfect pint in their new Harp Guide

BBC ALBA - Aerfort Dhun na nGall | Donegal Airport, Series 1, Episode 1 A series that gives viewers a unique insight into the running of a small regional airport.

This programme might be of great interest to the Irish diaspora in Scotland!

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