Category: Irish in Britain
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The second generation: British-Irish or English-Irish?
The Commission for Racial Equality is set to disappear in a few months time. In the meantime, however, its magazine Catalyst has some interesting articles. The CRE seems to be embroiled in a bit of controversy about Englishness at the moment so its perhaps worth noting that there are two good pieces on English identity…
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Stormont comes to Islington
I popped up to Islington on Wednesday for the meeting on the peace process organised by Jeremy Corbyn’s (right) Constituency Labour Party. Perhaps Mick Fealty’s injunction over at Slugger was heeded, because unusually for this kind of public meeting in London there was a full complement of speakers from the main parties in the North:…
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Sinn Fein and the DUP to speak in London
Islington North Labour Party are organising a very interesting public meeting next Wednesday, 27th June, entitled What Next for the Irish Peace Process? Confirmed speakers include the DUP’s Sammy Wilson, Sinn Fein’s Martina Anderson and local MP Jeremy Corbyn. The SDLP and the UUP have also been invited. This looks like an excellent opportunity to…
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London Irish book fair
Hammersmith Irish Centre hosts its annual Irish book fair tomorrow. The event kicks off the GLA’s week of St Patrick’s day events ahead of the main parade and festival next weekend. Writers present will include Fergal Keane, Don Mullan, John Rogers, Shay Healey and Niall McDevitt.
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Bloody Sunday meeting in London
The Connolly Association brings us news of a Bloody Sunday commemoration meeting in London on Sunday. The collusion theme looks very timely. It will be interesting to hear from Alan Brecknell (who I interviewed last year) in the wake of the recent Ombudsman’s report. The fact an election has just been announced might also bring…
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Hurling at the Hammersmith Palais
Anyone looking for somewhere to watch the hurling in London on Sunday could do worse than check out the Big Shindig at the Hammersmith Palais. Live music after the match includes Aslan and Damian Dempsey.
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Dublin: Then and Now
Many people in the Irish community in London will be familiar with photographer Louise Jefferson, who has a new book out next month, the Irish World reports: Louise is snapped here celebrating the publication of her book “Dublin Then and Now” a collection of photographs that capture the modern city and contrast them with images…
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ICPO calls for end to prisoner deportations
The Irish Commission for Prisoners Overseas issued a press release today on the impact of deportations on Irish prisoners in Britain. Interestingly according to the ICPO, one of the men deported was actually born in Northern Ireland. The Irish Commission for Prisoners Overseas (ICPO) has called for an end to the unlawful detention of Irish-born…
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Connolly Commemoration in London
From the CPGB: To mark the 90th anniversary of the death of James Connolly a joint commemoration meeting will be held by the Communist Party and the Connolly Association at the London Irish Centre on Thursday 18 May. Speakers will be Jim Mortimer, former General Secretary of the Labour Party, Eugene McCartan, General Secretary of…
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London St Pats festival this Sunday
Details from the GLA: Trafalgar Square – Hothouse Flowers, Altan, Gemma Hayes, The Chalets, Tara Blaise and very special guest Brian Kennedy – plus Tourism Ireland Village Covent Garden – Bap Kennedy, Declan O’Rourke, Claire Sproule, The Men They Couldn’t Hang and Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann – plus Irish Speciality Food Market Leicester Square – Outdoor…