IN NEWS
2,200 calls to helpline spark 'suicide crisis'
As Console charity prepares to open a new counselling centre in Leeds, an exclusive by Niall O'Sullivan finds that newly-arrived young Irish are most at risk of suicide.
World dashed to the aid of a mugged charity fundraiser
A fundraising adventurer who was attacked and robbed while running across Canada has thanked people around the world for flooding to support him.
Jamie McDonald, a Gloucester native with Irish roots, was dragged to the floor and punched repeatedly after his three attackers emerged from "out of the dark" on New Year's Eve.
Birmingham's vulnerable hit by Government cuts
Government cuts to legal aid have had a 'staggering' effect on the most vulnerable Irish people in Birmingham.
Reforms to legal aid funding have left throngs of people across the city without access to advice on employment and discrimination issues and benefit appeals, Fiona Audley reports.
Author's racy take on Irish life during wartime
Men and women who were living in Ireland during the Second World War are being invited to share their experiences at a special book launch in Liverpool this month.
Author and lecturer Dr Bryce Evans' new book, Ireland During the Second World War, which includes racy stories of cross-border smuggling, is, according to its writer, the truth of what life was like in Ireland during the war years.
The official book launch takes place at 5pm in the Eden Arbour Suite at Liverpool Hope University on January 30.
1984 archives reveal a fragile peace process in the North
Secret intergovernmental talks which led to the signing of the Anglo-Irish Agreement came close to being derailed by the IRA's Brighton bombing, newly released government files have revealed.
IN ENTERTAINMENT
Ta Eire fioralainn!*
*Out of this world - Ri-Ra catches up with the man who sent the first tweet from Space as Gaelige.
Oscar nods a certainty for slave drama
Irish-German actor Michael Fassbender shines in Steve McQueen's compelling film 12 Years A Slave, writes film critic Steve Martin.
12 Years A Slave hits cinema screens this Friday.
Preview: Celtic Connections
Get yourself connected to all things folk by reading Joe Giltrap's look ahead to this month's Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow.
The Stout Awards 2013
Stout 'N' About only has one New Year's resolution: to pick out more of the best watering holes in town.
The Dundee, The Tipperary and Kilburn's Irish Centre are three of his stand-out picks from last year. Find out which pub came top in this week's Ri-Ra.
IN SPORT
Still without a manager, but London hurlers rally to the cause
London's county hurlers trained last night (Tuesday) for the first time in 2014, still without a manager.
Tommy Harrell, who spoke to Irish Post Sport this week, remains in temporary charge of the panel, with no significant progress having been made in the search for a suitable full-time candidate.
Preview to the sporting year ahead
Irish Post Sport writers pick out their hopes, fears and dreams for 2014.
Topsy Ojo column
The long-serving London Irish winger, who is celebrating his testimonial year at the club this season, writes in this week's Irish Post Sport following the Exiles' crucial win against Worcester last weekend.
Throwback to a bygone era
Rory Delap endured brutal initiation rites at the start of a career made famous by his consistency of performance and ability to launch the ball 50 yards from his hands, writes columnist Garry Doyle.
Éire Óg holds first annual dinner dance
ONE of London's newest GAA clubs recently hosted its first annual dinner dance at the London Irish Centre in Camden.
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