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Irish Government Under Pressure Over Budget as 25,000 Protest in Dublin

Concerns over the abolition of the universal medical card for over 70 pensioners, a one percent tax levy on all incomes...more

Arizona Couple Donate $50,000 To First Aid Facility at Cliffs of Moher

An American couple whose newborn son Nicolas passed away at the Cliffs of Moher in July 2006 have donated US$50,000...more

County Clare's 700 First World War Casualties To Be Remembered In New Exhibition

Clare Museum has announced that it is to hold an exhibition marking the involvement of over 7,000 Clare men in the First World War...more

Tenth Anniversary of New York City Tartan Day Parade in April 2009

The National Tartan Day New York Committee Inc. has announced that the 2009 New York City Tartan Day Parade will take place on April 4....more

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When You Move Abroad, Take Your Right to Vote With You

LONDON - "No matter how far from the UK you go, your right to vote goes with you."...more

Who is Hugh Boyle The Man Behind Zoom Airlines?

Born: Hamilton, Scotland, the son of a grocer, he trained as a chef after high school...more

The Collapse of Zoom Airlines: A Sad Day on Both Sides of the Atlantic

It's not a good sign when you finally reach your airport departure gate and find a high ranking police officer ...more

Zoom Co-Founder 'Optimistic' Day Before Planes Grounded

There was shock and confusion in the airline industry on August 28 when Zoom Airlines...more

Scotland Prepares for Huge Influx During Homecoming Scotland 2009

On June 16 the full programme of events for next year's Homecoming Scotland celebrations were announced....more

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Ireland Celebrates JFK's Legacy With Unveiling of Statue

NEW ROSS, Co. Wexford - A life-sized bronze sculpture dedicated to President John F. Kennedy was unveiled ...more

Descendants of O'Doherty Clan to Reunite

DERRY - The Dohertys, O'Dohertys, Daughertys, Dochertys and O Dochartaighs of the world are converging on Derry and Inishowen...more

Biggest Clan Gathering in History Part of Scotland Homecoming 2009

The Gathering 2009, an event that is a part of Scotland's Homecoming Year. The dates for the Clan Gathering in Edinburgh are July 25 and 26, 2009...more

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Global Search for the Children of Culloden

GLASGOW - It was a brutal conflict that changed the course of history, pitching Scot against Scot, clan against clan and brother against brother...more

New Website Launched for Ireland Monument Project

VANCOUVER - The Ireland Monument Committee has announced the launch of their new website...more

New Website for Embassy of Ireland

OTTAWA - After a long absence from the internet, the Embassy of Ireland in Ottawa has recently launched a new website...more

New 2008 Ireland Vacation Planner

Tourism Ireland has published its new 2008 Ireland Travel Magazine and Vacation Planner to help Canadians plan a memorable vacation to the island of Ireland in 2008....more

Scotland Prepares for Two Major Celebrations

EDINBURGH - Whether you have Scots ancestry or simply a passion for a great nation, 2009 will be an exceptional year to visit Scotland....more

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