IN THIS WEEK’S IRISH POST – IN SHOPS NOW
IN NEWS
End this racism
Liverpool’s Cairde na hÉireann has called for a zero tolerance approach to anti-Irish racism in the city following the publication of a report into far right and loyalist attacks on Irish marches last year. Communities across Britain are being asked to unite against similar anti-Irish sentiment, while police and other statutory bodies are being called on to protect against hate crime.
Mama Tina! – the movie
A movie based on the life of Irish philanthropist Christina Noble has started filming in Britain. Noble, starring Moone Boy’s Deirdre O’Kane in the lead role, tells the inspirational true story of Dublin woman Christina, who set up a charity to help underprivileged children in Vietnam and Mongolia.
Britain’s Magdalene survivors calling for a fast and just settlement
The Irish Post talks to two survivors, who share their poignant stories of life in the Magdalene Laundries.
Cameron backs our campaign
Prime Minister David Cameron has become the latest person to support The Irish Post’s Dementia care campaign. Along with the Federation of Irish Societies, we are aiming to build an army of 50 Irish volunteers to tackle memory loss within the Irish community.
IN SPORT
End of the road
Fullen Gaels and St Gabriels edged out as Croke Park
Kerry heading south
Eamonn O’Molloy on Kingdom’s lack of depth
Golden generation
Interview with Sean Murray, the shining light in among a new wave of talented Irish soccer players
IN ENTERTAINMENT
Valentunes Day – An alternative compilation of Irish love songs for Valentine’s Day
We select love songs from a range of Irish acts for the week that is in it
Wallis Bird interview
Ahead of the Meteor Choice Music Prize, we speak with Wexford singer-songwriter Wallis Bird
Mea Maxima Culpa
We review Oscar-winning documentary maker Alex Gibney’s film on the Catholic Church child sex abuse scandal
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