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We are proud and honoured that our heritage exhibition, Look Back to Look Forward: 50 Years of the Irish in Britain, is now showing @EPICMuseumCHQ in Dublin! 💚☘️ Come and experience this unique portrait of a community story like no other, it runs until 14 July.

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He wrote and sang the songs that told the world who we are, our hopes, fears and dreams - he was one of our own. For Irish emigrants everywhere Shane was our poet and scribe. We will never forget him or his legacy. Rest in peace Shane MacGowan 💚

Shane MacGowan: Twilight of a Celtic champion

Growing up betwixt the auld triangulation points of Irish rebel songs, the rutted boreens of Tipperary and the din of London, Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan always seemed bound for some kind of...

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The Irish community in Britain are shocked and saddened at the senseless murder yesterday of Thomas O'Halloran; musician, fundraiser and a Clare native We send our condolences and solidarity to his family & friends Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine

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Brexit note: We've had reports of Irish nurses being informed, contrary to official reassurances, that they'll have to apply for UK immigration status under the EU Settlement Scheme to live here after Brexit. We have contacted @ukhomeoffice for urgent clarification @IrelandEmbGB

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Deeply saddened with the news that Vince Power has passed. The Kilmacthomas native changed the face of live music in Britain and created some of our greatest musical memories. A life less ordinary for sure. 💚

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Irish in Britain

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We will not let discriminatory policy or practice go unchallenged. Our coalition of Irish communities and groups is diverse, plural and defined by civic pride.We are proud to represent interests of #GRT community & all those who value equality #solidarity

Priti Patel’s demonisation of Gypsies is an attack on the vulnerable for political gain | George...

Threatening to confiscate the homes of those suspected of trespassing will fuel bigotry, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Irish in Britain

@irishinbritain

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The Irish in Britain stand in solidarity with the family, friends & colleagues of Ashling Murphy. There is profound sadness across our community as her memory is honoured in vigils across Ireland & Britain #AshlingMurphy Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dilís

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Irish in Britain

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Deeply sad news on the passing of Sinéad O'Connor, an iconic singer, writer, mother, Irish woman. May she rest in peace 💚 Ar dheis Dé go Raibh a hAnam

'Completely her own woman': Sinéad O'Connor dies age 56

Her family issued a statement saying: 'It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad, her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very...

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Irish in Britain

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A must watch on BBC1 next week. @DavidOlusoga explores hidden history of those who, for 70+ years, have come to Britain to serve in NHS We will hear moving & often raw experiences of nurses from Ireland, Caribbean & Philippines & many others 💚 #Diasporas

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Incredible performance from Ireland tonight against a brilliant South African side. Breathless stuff! #WorldCup2023 🏉☘️👏

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Irish in Britain

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No community outside the island of Ireland has a greater stake in the continued success of the Good Friday Agreement For the Irish in Britain, the peace dividend was tangible proof of the power of dialogue, compromise & commitment to build a better future

The Good Friday Agreement and the Irish community in Britain

The hard yards made for stability and peace are fragile and cherished by people across these islands. They are important cornerstones for peace which must be protected.

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Congratulations to Ireland. Six nations champions after a titanic battle with Scotland in Dublin today. 👏👏👏 #SixNationsRugby Roll on St Patrick's weekend ☘️

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We are saddened to learn of the death of Benjamin Zephaniah. He was a fearless voice for social justice - humane and compassionate in his art & life. May he rest in peace 💚

Professor Benjamin Zephaniah

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Fantastic celebration of the spirit of collaboration and unity... Thank you @MayorofLondon @SadiqKhan #community #nhs #NeverMoreNeeded

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Mayor of London @SadiqKhan pays tribute to the contribution of the Irish community to the city over decades. He also celebrated the fact that 2 Irish women, Imelda Staunton and Gloria Hunniford, led the parade this year @StPatsLDN

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We celebrate the lives & contribution of the #Windrush generation & their descendants today. Many worked alongside Irish emigrants in the #NHS , in transport & in local communities as they helped rebuild Britain after war. They deserve justice #Solidarity

Windrush: 'Grave risk' of scandal repeat, warns review author

The lead author of a review into the events says her recommendations need to be implemented.

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A day for the history books: Irish-born Margaret Keenan is 1st patient in UK to receive a Covid-19 #vaccine , developed by a company founded by a Turkish immigrant couple in Germany & given by #NHS nurse May Parsons, born in the Philippines 💚 #Diasporas

Fermanagh grandmother becomes first patient to receive Pfizer Covid vaccine | BreakingNews.ie

The vaccine has been shown in studies to be 95% effective and works in all age groups.

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@irishinbritain

5 years

We highly recommend the latest @BBCInOurTime on the Great Famine. Listen to three excellent historians and Melvyn Bragg discuss what is widely-considered the crucial event in the history of modern Ireland (with bonus material on the podcast):

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4 years

Native Americans sent funds to support the Irish population during #GreatHunger . Today, as Covid-19 devastates Navajo communities, "Acts of kindness from indigenous ancestors passed [are] being reciprocated nearly 200 years later...Thank you, IRELAND"

Paying back Great Hunger kindness, Irish support Native Americans struck by COVID-19

A large number of Irish people are donating money to Native American tribes affected by COVID-19 as a means of repaying the generosity of Native Americans toward Irish people during the Great Hunger.

www.irishcentral.com

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How big is the Irish-born population in your area? #GE2019 Irish in Britain has crunched the ☘️ numbers to get the top 100 constituencies. Read our piece on the Irish vote ⭐...and don't forget to register by 11.59pm tomorrow (Tuesday 26 November)!⭐

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4 years

It was a real pleasure today to talk with US Irish dancer Morgan Bullock @Morrghan whose #TikTok video of #Irish dance steps has gone viral. Speaking from her home in Virginia Morgan talked about her passion for Irish dancing, #BlackLivesMatter & future plans.Full story to come!

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Congratulations to the @IrishRugby team on their #SixNations2023 grand slam today. A very hard fought game against a spirited England side in Dublin. Roll on the Rugby Workd Cup 2023 in France. ☘️👏👏👏

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Eloquent and passionate defence of Anglo Irish relations by @johnbercow1 at HOC last night to celebrate Irish contribution at Westminster. Timely reminder that our shared history and commitment has enabled so much progress. Thanks to @Chris_RuaneMP @AdrianGONeill #GFA

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Happy #StPatricksDay from all the team at Irish in Britain!☘️ We're very excited to be celebrating our 50th anniversary this year & our heritage project will be recording memories of many's a St Patrick's Day celebration across half a century of Irish community organisation💚

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"The tragedy reminds us that the right response is one of unity with those in need, solidarity with those in peril, and a determination to extend the warm embrace of welcome to those that need it." #Solidarity #Diasporas

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US Irish dancer and Friend of Irish in Britain @Morrghan speaks about her passion. A wonderful and contemporary expression of Irish dance.

Experience: I'm an Irish dancing TikTok star

Beyonce’s mum reposted my video, and Leo Varadkar invited me to Ireland for St Patrick’s Day

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Irish in Britain

@irishinbritain

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Happy #StPatricksDay wherever you are! We are set up and ready to go at the ⁦ @MayorofLondon ⁩ St Patrick’s Day festival in Trafalgar Square☘️ It’s free and opens at noon. The sky has cleared☀️. Come on down and say hello.

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@irishinbritain

3 years

An extraordinary online class of 1.5 million schoolchildren will take place tomorrow The teacher? Historian @DavidOlusoga The subject? Equality, representation & the national event that is @Census2021 & why this 10-yearly snapshot of society means so much

David Olusoga on the census: 'Some see it as a civic duty, and they're right'

UK historian prepares online lesson for 1.5m children on population survey’s role in tracing the past and looking to future

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Congratulations to @IrishRugby on a momentous win at Twickenham. Huge credit to both teams today. ☘️🇮🇪

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@irishinbritain

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Compelling history of African and Caribbean nurses who served in the NHS. Our thanks and respect to all those women who shaped Britain's healthcare system through its infancy with colleagues from all over the world, many of them Irish. #nhs #solidarity

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She has had invites from the Taoiseach to dance at Dublin's St Patrick's Day Parade & from Riverdance to perform. US Irish dancer @Morrghan spoke to @irishinbritain about her dancing, 'Cultural Appreciation' & her hopes for the #BlackLivesMatter movment

US dancing sensation Morgan Bullock talks to Irish in Britain

Irish in Britain is the national charity supporting a wide network of diverse Irish organisations that make up its membership across Britain.

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Newgrange is older than the pyramids & Stonehenge & at sunrise tomorrow you can watch something stunning happen Direct sunlight enters the monument & illuminates whole chamber through a small opening, the 'roof box' #WinterSolstice Livestream from 8:40am👇

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Fantastic to meet @StephenMcGann and his son Dominic at the launch of The Digital Archive of the Irish in Britain @LondonMetUni last night & now wearing their @irishinbritain badges with pride!

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Important evolution of UK Govt immigration law for provisions of Good Friday Agreement and recognition of the unique status of NI citizens. Well done to @EmmandJDeSouza for her tireless campaign to effect change.

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Irish in Britain

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2 years

On the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday our thoughts are with the families of the 14 people murdered while marching for civil rights. We remember them. #Justice #BloodySunday50

Derry Journal

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2 years

Special commemorative edition published today dedicated to the families and the people of Derry who stood with them. Available in shops and to order internationally. #BloodySunday50 - We Remember Still.

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Congratulations to Ireland on a fantastic win against a gallant Scottish side in Paris. Huge pride across the global Irish community tonight as we look forward to New Zealand next week. 🇮🇪 #rugbyworldcup2023

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Tony Lloyd was a great friend of the Irish community in Britain. A champion of the Good Friday Agreement & its institutions that turned history on these islands. Condolences to his family and many friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis 💚

Tony Lloyd MP

@tony4rochdale

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A statement from the family of Sir Tony Lloyd MP

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2 years

We have created an online book of condolence to celebrate and honour the life of Thomas O'Halloran. He was an immigrant to Britain and he was an Irish man. We mourn him. Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine 💚

Book of Condolence - Thomas O’Halloran

The Irish community in Britain is deeply shocked and saddened at the senseless murder of Thomas O’Halloran; a musician, grandfather, and native of Ennistymon, Co Clare.

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Irish in Britain

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5 years

Our thoughts and solidarity are with the Quoirin family today and always on the tragic loss of Nora. Our community stands with you all.

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3 years

Wonderful to hear from our new patron @EAnionwu at #IIBAGM2021 today She spoke of her Irish heritage & the isolation she experienced as the only black girl at school & Irish dancing classes-but points out she was dab hand & won medals🥇 Thank you for sharing your powerful story

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Irish in Britain would like to wish you all a restful & healthy Easter weekend.💚 #staysafe everyone. 🌷🌼🌹

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Reminder! Tomorrow we not only have the BBC's special programme about the NHS...we also have our very own event - Irish author & former nurse Ethel Corduff on her new book on Irish nurses in the #NHS All welcome! Email champions @irishinbritain .org for link

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As the online celebrations of London's #StPatricksDay begin, Sadiq Khan @MayorofLondon sends greetings to Irish Londoners, paying tribute to their contribution to the city & making special mention of the courage & commitment of key workers.

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan

@MayorofLondon

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#HappyStPatricksDay ☘️ The Irish community has enriched London over many generations, making our capital a livelier, warmer, more vibrant place to live, work and visit. London wouldn’t be the city it is without your contribution 🇮🇪

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Moving #DesertIslandDiscs episode with Elizabeth Anionwu @EAnionwu former nurse & author Mixed Blessings from a Cambridge Union on her Irish & Nigerian roots & difficult childhood We're proud to welcome Elizabeth as our latest Friend of Irish in Britain💚

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Congratulations to the Ireland rugby team on winning a fantastic game against a superb France side today. Breathtaking stuff, ☘️ #IRLvFRA @SixNationsRugby

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5 years

Brexit update: After recent communications to Irish nurses stated that they needed to apply to Settled Status Scheme for EU nationals, OMITTING acknowledgement & guarantee of Irish citizens’ rights under CTA, @ukhomeoffice reiterates today that Irish citizens do NOT need to apply

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2 years

Happy #NollaigNamBan to Irish women everywhere! Read about the roots of the tradition of 'Women's Christmas' & how we can use the celebration to shine a light on women's lives today. #Irish #Women #Solidarity #Heritage #Diaspora

Nollaig na mBan – In praise of Irish women

Nollaig na mBan or Women's Christmas on 6 January is a unique and ancient Irish tradition that has been revived and celebrated in recent years.

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@irishinbritain

4 years

Former SDLP leader John Hume has passed away. Nobel Peace Prize winner, humanitarian and community builder. 💚 (via @IrishTimes ) Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

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January 6 is by tradition Nollaig na mBan/Women's Christmas Sadly this year it isn't possible for women to meet & enjoy a day together, but it shouldn't stop us recognising, valuing & maybe raising a glass or cup to each other. #NollaigNamBan #IrishHistory

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5 years

Search this amazing database of Irish surnames from the 1901 and 1911 censuses. Where does your family come from? This is the surname map for part of the history of President Higgins' surname as an example

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Irish in Britain

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4 years

"30 years Travellers have fought to be around the political table, and it's brilliant now that there is finally a voice in the Seanad Éireann for a member of the Travelling community". #GRT #Equality

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Tonight on @BBCOne (initially just in West Midlands) Musician Angela Moran whose grandparents were among 1,000s of #Irish to move to Birmingham in 50s tells story of @brumirish through memories of local people & rare archive footage☘️ #community #history

BBC Four - A Very British History, Series 2, Birmingham Irish I Am

The story of the Birmingham Irish told through film archive and personal memories.

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@irishinbritain

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@DermotMurnaghan @IrelandEmbGB Sorry to hear this happened to you @DermotMurnaghan . We're liaising with the @IrelandEmbGB & @ukhomeoffice to ensure customs/border & all other government agencies understand the rights of Irish citizens in Britain under the Common Travel Area

Irish and British governments to sign deal to continue reciprocal rights of Common Travel Area

Representatives of the Irish and British governments are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on the Common Travel Area.

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@irishinbritain

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Great to see our exhibition on @rtenews & wonderful that @daraobriain joined us at the preview!💚 He talked of how Irish people are now "very much woven" into society in Britain, "such a journey from no blacks no dogs no Irish in the 60s" #IrishInBritain50

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We stand in solidarity with the Windrush Generation & their families & celebrate their contribution to every aspect of life in Britain on this #WindrushDay . There's lots of events you can join 👇 #Diasporas #Solidarity #Windrush

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Congratulations to the men in green. Epic! .☘️🇮🇪 @IrishRugby #IREvNZL

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Irish in Britain would like to wish everyone a peaceful & healthy Easter weekend We especially want to express our deepest gratitude & respect for the NHS & care workers & other essential workers everywhere who will spend Easter working to look after us all #stayathome #staysafe

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Just delivered, new for our #StPatricksDay ☘ celebrations, we wouldn't drink our Barry's tea from anything else 🙂 #mugshot

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The 'More Blacks, More Dogs, More Irish' T shirt is 1 of the most popular exhibits in our exhibition Brilliant to see its creators Richy O’Gorman (1 of our interviewees) & his partner Taurayne McKen @thinktankmuseum ! Come & visit! Last 2 days Open 11-6 today 11-5 tomorrow!

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There are thousands of people worldwide of mixed Irish ancestry. Join @Iamblirish & post your own pic on 11 May on 1st ever #MixedRaceIrishDay Also wish Happy 80th Birthday to legend Jude Hughes! Use hashtags #JudeHughes #Happy80thBirthday #Irishroots

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Dublin 1984 A 21-year-old Dunnes Stores worker refuses to sell South African fruit & is suspended 10 colleagues follow her out on strike, it lasts nearly 3 years @ardenttheatre to stage a reading of Tracy Ryan's Strike! about Dunnes dispute @MyICCLondon

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Mayor of London @SadiqKhan announces @StPatsDayLDN Festival across capital for #StPatricksDay "to celebrate the way London’s Irish community have helped to shape life in our city" #womeninsport is theme with camogie player @LauraTwomey_ as Grand Marshall

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Irish in Britain is very proud to welcome Prof Dame Elizabeth @EAnionwu as a new patron Elizabeth is a pioneering nursing specialist & campaigner for equality in the NHS with a remarkable career in care, education & public service Tá fáilte romhat 🇮🇪 🇳🇬

Professor Dame Elizabeth Nneka Anionwu

Irish in Britain is the national charity supporting a wide network of diverse Irish organisations that make up its membership across Britain.

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Commons Speaker John Bercow at ‘Irish in the House’ event last night cohosted by ⁦ @irishinbritain ⁩ pays tribute to contribution Irish people here. Thanks to ⁦ @Chris_RuaneMP ⁩ APPG vice chair for organising ⁦ @theirishpost ⁩ @AdrianGONeill ⁩ ⁦ @IrelandEmbGB ⁩

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If you missed this first episode of Adrian Dunbar taking a tour around the coast of Ireland, give yourself a weekend treat and catch up. Truly stunning. 💚☘️ #homesick #homehome #CoastalIreland #FillYourHeartWithIreland

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We are very saddened to learn that our colleague & friend, Seán Hutton, died yesterday. A distinguished poet, gaeilgeoir, writer, researcher & teacher, he worked as the policy lead for Irish in Britain for 24 years until his retirement in 2018. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

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The Irish Heart of Manchester A new radio documentary celebrating the diaspora in Britain looks at Manchester's Irish community, it visited Levenshulme, often known as ‘Little Mayo’ due to its deep connections to the county💚☘️ 👉 3pm today @RTERadio1 ?

Manchester Irish community to feature in RTÉ special this Christmas | The Irish Post

MEMBERS of the Irish community in Manchester are the focus of a new documentary celebrating the d...

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We stand in solidarity with #GRT community in the face of this shocking trivialising of the Holocaust #Porajmos

Friends, Families & Travellers

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The murder of 500,000 Roma and Sinti people is no laughing matter @jimmycarr . We are outraged and deeply distressed to see Jimmy Carr joking about the Roma Holocaust on @netflix . (1/2)

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There is a fantastic range of events taking place for what has become a 3-day festival for #StBrigidsDay in London celebrating the creativity & achievements of Irish women @IrelandEmbGB @LDNIrishCentre @MyICCLondon @irishfilmlondon

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A very happy New Year from all the team at Irish in Britain. It has been a pleasure to work with so many members and supporters within the Irish community to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2023, and we look forward to working together in 2024.

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A very happy new year from all the team at Irish in Britain. It has been a pleasure to work with so many members and supporters within the Irish community in 2018, and we look forward to working together in 2019.🎆

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We are pleased that the Irish and British governments will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding today that will ensure citizens in both countries continue to enjoy their current reciprocal rights & privileges #Brexit #CTA

Britain and Ireland to sign Common Travel Area deal

Agreement will guarantee the free movement of people between the two countries

www.irishtimes.com

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⭐Announcing launch of Ceannairí Nua @irishinbritain 's New Leaders Programme!⭐A community-led initiative developing skills & confidence for those considering governance roles,who have passion & commitment to make a difference in lives of #Irish in Britain

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As part of our 50th anniversary heritage project, we’re looking at the impact & contribution of Irish migration on culture in Britain Do you have suggestions of British bands or musicians with Irish heritage? Let us know! #IrishInBritain50

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Wonderful celebration of all things Irish today at the #StPatricksDay Festival in Trafalgar Sq @MayorofLondon paid tribute to the massive contribution of the Irish community to London: "the city's diversity is its strength" 💚 Thanks to all who came to our stall to say hello!☘️

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Fantastic day today @StPatsDayLDN in packed Trafalgar Sq, every season from sunshine to hailstones! @MayorofLondon welcomed crowd, James Nesbitt led the parade & great compering from @angelascanlon , Thanks to all who came to say hello @irishinbritain stand 🙂💚 #StPatricksDay

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Historic debate on the Irish diaspora in Britain, secured by @tony4rochdale , just finished in House of Commons - filled with moving & proud cross-party testimonies to the history & contribution of the Irish to British society & culture It marks an important day for our community

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Brilliant @EmmaDabiri piece on Ireland & public conversation around migration–a powerful Irish voice at an important time "many of today’s refugees are fleeing the kind of dispossession & injustice Irish people fled in their millions in previous centuries"

False prophets are peddling conspiracy theories about Ireland’s history. Here’s the truth | Emma...

From Russell Brand to Steve Bannon, pundits are distorting our past oppression – when it should be a source of solidarity with refugees, says Guardian Europe columnist Emma Dabiri

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We love this Irish dancing clip shared by @EmmaDabiri A celebration of dance to lift the spirits. #globalirish

Emma Dabiri

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Irish dancing but make it @theestallion Can’t quite express how much I love this 💚 #morganelizabeth

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Wishing everyone a happy #StBrigidsDay as celebrations of #Irish women continue! @IrelandEmbGB 👉Films showing @LivIrishFest & @irishfilmlondon 👉 @MyICCLondon for Celtic Music Extravaganza 👉 @angelascanlon @EmmaDabiri @ELangfordMusic at @LDNIrishCentre

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A footballing life spanning these two islands. Thank you for the memories Jack Charlton.

Jack Charlton, England World Cup winner, dies aged 85

Jack Charlton, a World Cup winner with England and former Republic of Ireland manager, has died

www.theguardian.com

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Happy 70th birthday to the NHS! So many Irish emigrants came to make their lives here in Britain & helped build the NHS alongside the #Windrush generation & people from across the world. Today we celebrate them & the care they have given, & continue to give, to generations #NHS70

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The Heritage team wants your ideas for #IrishInBritain50 … what buildings or places do you most associate with the Irish in Britain?📍

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Every day we're giving a #shoutout to the work of @irishinbritain members. Today let's say well done to @StFinbarrsCov 👏 They're collecting for local foodbank & distributing food parcels to schools & isolated elderly people. This weekend they're distributing 300 Easter eggs! 💚

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Happy #StPatricksDay ☘ weekend everyone! Across our huge global diaspora thousands will gather to celebrate all things Irish...in towns and cities across Britain there'll be parades, festivals, theatre, art, dancing, food...Please send us your pictures! comms @irishinbritain .org

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A thoughtful piece from @ianduhig about his experiences as a second-generation Irishman in London, Leeds and elsewhere @ITabroad . Ian is a poet who used to work with homeless people and has run workshops with @leedsirish .

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This powerful image has been shared across Irish social media. Does it strike a cord with you? #refugeecrisis http://t.co/twbE1ABx72

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Meet @hazechu , Dublin's first Lord Mayor of Chinese heritage - "an achievement that made even her hard-to-please mother cry." Hazel Chu's parents emigrated from Hong Kong to Ireland in the 1970s. She tells her story in this short video.

Dublin 'having someone different' as Lord Mayor

Dublin's first Lord Mayor of Chinese heritage reveals the racism she and her family have faced.

www.bbc.co.uk

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@irishinbritain

3 years

Our new interactive map shows that the Irish community can have an effective voice as voters & constituents all over Britain. 100,000s were born in Ireland & millions more are of Irish descent #getinvolved #useyourvote Examples below & click for map: 1/6

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Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

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We welcome @TfL new Overground names - they invite us to learn more about migrant & activist histories that shape Britain Our letter to @Telegraph in response to Camilla Tominey, who argued that some of those recognised are less worthy than Irish workers

The new London Overground names help connect us to London's history

Our letter to the Telegraph on London Overground's new names.

www.irishinbritain.org

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4 years

Congratulations @Irelandcricket for a fantastic win v @englandcricket in #ODI no. 3 in Southampton. Bualadh bos ☘️

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4 years

The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names (British & Irish) has dropped its paywall for a week so we can all take a look at meaning & origin of our surnames. You're invited to post a photo or image that sums up what your name means to you with #familynames2020

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@irishinbritain

2 years

Looking forward to being part of the @MayorofLondon #StPatricksDay Festival on Sunday in Trafalgar Sq. It's free & all are welcome 12-6pm💚 If you're there, come and say hello, we'll be on a stall at the top north east of the square 🙂👋 #StPatsLDN #IrishInBritain

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It's 2 months till #StPatricksDay & once again the pandemic means we won't be able to come together in parades & ☘️festivals to celebrate this big day in #Irish community's calendar. Here @irishinbritain we're making plans (watch this space!) What will you do to mark it?

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@irishinbritain

2 years

Congratulations to @IrishRugby for a sensational win in Wellington to clinch series against #allblacks . Right, a cup of tea now to catch our breath. ☘️

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It is with deep sadness that we learned of the death of Jack Dromey MP. Jack was a true friend of the Irish community in Britain and a great ally of the Federation of Irish Societies, championing representation and equality. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Irish in Britain: in tribute to Jack Dromey MP

Jack Dromey was a true friend of the Irish community in Britain.

www.irishinbritain.org

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Irish in Britain

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3 years

Today marks a full year of restrictions & not seeing families, friends & colleagues. It's been a tough year, but there's still much to celebrate & joy to be found💚 💚 From all of us at Irish in Britain we wish you a very happy & healthy #StPatricksDay

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6 years

Irish in Britain would like to wish everyone a very restful Easter weekend.

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4 years

Powerful and moving archive of a city rooted and built on the @brumirish immigrant experience. History and present threaded through deeply personal portraits; thank you Angela Moran. We look forward to the rest of @BBCFOUR A Very British History. Learning and lessons for us all💚

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