IN NEWS
Sorry State
As Taoiseach Enda Kenny issues a State apology to the Magdalene Laundry survivors, those living in Britain give their reaction and speak candidly about the misery of life in Ireland’s laundries. It is believed the majority of the 10,000 survivors fled Ireland for new lives here in Britain.
St Patrick’s Parade hit by anti-terrorism measures
Anti-terror measures are expected to disrupt this year’s Luton St Patrick’s Day parade. The event is the first cultural gathering to be affected by new measures, put in place as part of the British Government’s counter-terrorism strategy.
Festival change ahead in London on St Patricks’ Day
Organisers of London’s official St Patrick’s Day celebrations have swapped Ireland’s chart-toppers for emerging local talent and child-friendly activities in the annual line-up. They say the changes will show Ireland in its best light.
Flight boost
As part of its plans to join Europe’s top tier of regional airlines by 2015, Aer Arann has announced new air routes from Birmingham and Manchester to Dublin.
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IN SPORT
Bradford’s Carl McHugh interviewed ahead of Capital Cup final
Garry Doyle talks to the Donegal man
We profile the ten most entertaining GAA footballers
Eamonn O’Molloy lists Gaelic footballer’s great entertainers
Dougie Costello’s luck changes with big winner
Jockey returns to form with a 66-1 winner
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IN ENTERTAINMENT
The Road – filming the immigrant experience from Holyhead to Cricklewood
We talk to filmmaker Marc Isaacs about his new documentary
Are teenagers The Strypes Ireland’s next big rock act?
Review and photos from their London gig
Actress Andrea Riseborough on IRA thriller Shadow Dancer
Sean Hughes live review
Sharon Shannon interview
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