The Irish Voice
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In his final GAA column for The Irish Voice before passing on the reins, Colly Clerkin asks Santa for a few gifts for the games we love in 2026!
A few gifts for the games we love
DEAR Santa, I’ve been a good boy this year—well, mostly. I’ve cheered, I’ve groaned, and I’ve written more words about GAA than I care to count. So instead of socks and selection boxes, I’m asking for...
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December 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM
In his final GAA column for The Irish Voice before passing on the reins, Colly Clerkin asks Santa for a few gifts for the games we love in 2026!
Dr David McKinstry continues his series looking at the Emerald Isle’s rich literary tradition and explains why nobody does Christmas like Erin’s bards!
Nobody does Christmas like Erin’s bards
WHEN it comes to Yuletide, Ireland is the best place to reside and when it comes to capturing the festive spirit no one does it better than Irish writers.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Dr David McKinstry continues his series looking at the Emerald Isle’s rich literary tradition and explains why nobody does Christmas like Erin’s bards!
In a special feature for Christmas, John-Joe McGinley recalls the magic memories of receiving a parcel from relatives in the USA
Connection, memory and love
LONG before the age of instant messaging, online shopping, or next-day delivery, Christmas in Ireland carried a quiet magic of its own. But for countless families across the country, nothing compared ...
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December 22, 2025 at 12:11 PM
In a special feature for Christmas, John-Joe McGinley recalls the magic memories of receiving a parcel from relatives in the USA
President of Scotland GAA, Peter Mossey, mourns the loss of one of the unsung heroes of the GAA in Britain since 1962, John Joe Moran
GAA in Britain mourns the loss of John Joe Moran
ONE of the unsung heroes of the GAA in Britain since 1962 passed away at his home in Perth on the evening of Saturday October 25, 2025.
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December 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
President of Scotland GAA, Peter Mossey, mourns the loss of one of the unsung heroes of the GAA in Britain since 1962, John Joe Moran
Read about how Tir Conaill Harps are hoping to grow girls and ladies teams in 2026!
Harps hope to grow girls and ladies teams in 2026
TÍR CONAILL Harps GFC are making a major play in 2026 to get more women and girls involved with the club.
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December 21, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Read about how Tir Conaill Harps are hoping to grow girls and ladies teams in 2026!
In a special comment for the Christmas period, Irish Consul General, Jerry O'Donovan, looks back on a great year of Irish-Scottish relations
A great year for Irish-Scottish relations
THE year 2025 was a notable year one for Irish-Scottish relations. The Consulate has seen the highest number of inward ministerial visits from Ireland, with six visits to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling ...
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December 21, 2025 at 11:52 AM
In a special comment for the Christmas period, Irish Consul General, Jerry O'Donovan, looks back on a great year of Irish-Scottish relations
Céiliúradh i ndiaidh Céiliúradh
Céiliúradh i ndiaidh Céiliúradh
BHUEL, a chairde, nach mbíonn na hoícheanta iontach fada na laethanta seo agus nach mbíonn an aimsir gruama den chuid is mò? Bhuel, bíonn, is dócha, ach tá mise ag rá libh gan bac le sin agus gan a bh...
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December 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Céiliúradh i ndiaidh Céiliúradh
In this season of goodwill, Paddy Callaghan explains why time is the most important gift we can give
Time is the most important gift you can give
THIS time of year is known as the season of goodwill and that phrase may be one that, for some, has lost a little meaning in recent times.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
In this season of goodwill, Paddy Callaghan explains why time is the most important gift we can give
Hibs are at somewhat of a crossroads in their season, Ian Colquhoun writes in his column this month
Anything could become of Hibs’ season
HIBS enter the Christmas period of fixtures in fifth place in the league, curiously sitting 12 points above the relegation play-off spot and eight points off second place, so, literally anything could...
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December 18, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Hibs are at somewhat of a crossroads in their season, Ian Colquhoun writes in his column this month
In his horse racing column this month, Stephen Connolly looks at some of the early favourites for Cheltenham!
All roads lead to Cheltenham
IN NATIONAL Hunt Racing all roads lead not to Rome, but to Cheltenham. The four-day festival, held in March each year, has evolved and grown to such significance that discussions and analysis now star...
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December 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
In his horse racing column this month, Stephen Connolly looks at some of the early favourites for Cheltenham!
As Celtic prepare to head to Tannadice this evening, Rob McGlone bemoans Dundee United's current lack of consistency
United’s lack of consistency is a concern
DUNDEE United’s lack of consistency is on show yet again this season.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:13 AM
As Celtic prepare to head to Tannadice this evening, Rob McGlone bemoans Dundee United's current lack of consistency
As Celtic go into tonight's match against Dundee United without a win in three games under new manager, Wilfried Nancy, Dan McGinty analyses the chaos at the club on and off the pitch
Celtic are chaotic on and off the pitch
WILFRIED Nancy was given a gift by outgoing Celtic manager Martin O’Neill that few other men in his position have been lucky enough to receive.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM
As Celtic go into tonight's match against Dundee United without a win in three games under new manager, Wilfried Nancy, Dan McGinty analyses the chaos at the club on and off the pitch
Celtic fans make their voices heard as they walk along The Celtic Way in protest against the Board of Directors
December 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Celtic fans make their voices heard as they walk along The Celtic Way in protest against the Board of Directors
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
Shane’s spirit and soul have stayed with Victoria
THIS month, I’ve 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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December 5, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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
In a special feature, Florence Boyle provides a fascinating insight into the history of Duntocher, including its Irish community, its industries and its influences
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 Duntocher—two small settlements which were part of the parish of Old Kilpatrick. It...
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December 2, 2025 at 1:34 PM
In a special feature, Florence Boyle provides a fascinating insight into the history of Duntocher, including its Irish community, its industries and its influences
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
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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December 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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
The Irish Consulate in Edinburgh, along with Irish In Britain, recently hosted the launch of the organisation’s report The Irish in Britain: Findings from the Analysis of the 2022 Census of Scotland
Census report is released
THE Irish Consulate in Edinburgh, along with Irish In Britain, hosted the launch of the organisation’s report The Irish in Britain: Findings from the Analysis of the 2022 Census of Scotland.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The Irish Consulate in Edinburgh, along with Irish In Britain, recently hosted the launch of the organisation’s report The Irish in Britain: Findings from the Analysis of the 2022 Census of Scotland
Dr David McKinstry continues his series looking at the Emerald Isle’s rich literary tradition, this month focussing on the wonderfully talented Sally Rooney
How Sally became Castlebar’s megastar
IRISH literature has a long tradition of producing writers who capture the mood of the times that we live in. Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels is a classic searing satire of Georgian Britain’s gree...
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November 29, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Dr David McKinstry continues his series looking at the Emerald Isle’s rich literary tradition, this month focussing on the wonderfully talented Sally Rooney
Traditional music heavyweights Sharon Shannon and Luka Bloom will be among the Irish artists showcasing their talents at next year’s Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow
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 year’s Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Traditional music heavyweights Sharon Shannon and Luka Bloom will be among the Irish artists showcasing their talents at next year’s Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow
The Irish Voice takes a look at some of Belfast’s lesser known, but wonderful experiences
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Six of the best that Belfast has to offer
WHEN you think of Belfast, there’s always a sense of grandiosity attached to it—be that in its famous sons and daughters, its buildings and even in the famed ship built there, The Titanic.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The Irish Voice takes a look at some of Belfast’s lesser known, but wonderful experiences
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2025 was a great year for Ceann Creige Hurling and Camogie Club's Hurlers
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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November 28, 2025 at 10:23 PM
2025 was a great year for Ceann Creige Hurling and Camogie Club's Hurlers
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
A bridge from past to present
DUBLIN is truly a city of two names, Dubh Linn and Áth Cliath, each reflecting a distinct part of its ancient past. The English name ‘Dublin’ derives from the Gaelic ‘Dubh Linn,’ meaning ‘Black Pool,’...
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November 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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
Clare Beth Anderson looks at the growing problem in Ireland of violent racist attacks
Far-right must be reminded they’re wrong
DUBLIN—a city once described by novelist Brendan Behan as holding ‘familiarity without friendship’—now finds its residents asking the haunting question: ‘Why me?’ This comes in the wake of a series of...
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November 27, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Clare Beth Anderson looks at the growing problem in Ireland of violent racist attacks
Hugh Dougherty's new book looks at the Donegal Diaspora’s connection to Glasgow transport
New book looks at Donegal Diaspora’s 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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November 26, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Hugh Dougherty's new book looks at the Donegal Diaspora’s connection to Glasgow transport
In her column this month, LJ Sexton sings the praises of Rome and Italy as a whole
Rome-ing around the Eternal City
I HAVE a great pal, Mick Doc, who regularly makes reference to his Catholic pals—including myself—as ‘Good Romans,’obviously coming from the fuller term ‘Roman Catholics.’ But I’m not sure Mick knows,...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
In her column this month, LJ Sexton sings the praises of Rome and Italy as a whole