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London Irish Rifles [UK] The London Irish Rifles (18th Batallion London Regiment T.F.): a brief history of the regiment and of its work at the front. Corbally, M.J.P.M. London Irish Rifles, 1859-1959 : the regimental centenary. London : The London Irish Rifles' Regimental Association in association with Calder Walker Associates, 2005. www.regiments.org /regiments/uk/volmil-london/vinf/L18rish.htm   (742 words)

BBC - London - Faith - Irish London The Irish community is one of the oldest, cohesive ethnic communities in London. For many Irish Londoners the parade represented the end of an era where Irish identity was often perceived as 'negative' in British culture. In London in the late eighteenth and nineteenth century the Irish were employed in their hundreds of thousands in key infrastructure projects which required vast manual labour - building the network of canals and railway lines that were the main arteries of an industrial city. www.bbc.co.uk /london/content/articles/2004/08/11/communities_irish_feature.shtml   (592 words)

Irish Immigrant Community in Eighteenth-Century London Irish immigrants have formed an important part of the London population from at least the early seventeenth century, becoming particularly associated with seasonal labour, street selling, and the areas around St Giles in the Fields. The greatest flow of emigration from Ireland to London occurred in the early to mid-nineteenth century, in response to the agricultural depressions following the Napoleonic Wars and the increasing demand for Irish labour associated with the Industrial Revolution. Irish name types that include "Mc" can be used for searching with good results, but need to be used with care, as this search will also produce a sustantial proportion of unrelated trials. www.oldbaileyonline.org /history/communities/irish.html   (969 words)

Irish Whiskey - History of Irish Whiskey, Drink Irish Whiskey at London Irish Bars Irish whisky is triple-distilled and the result is a clean and pure spirit. Combining a generous measure of Irish whisky, light brown sugar, some whipped cream and some hot filter coffee all of the ingredients with the exception of the cream are combined before the cream is spooned on top and the coffee mixture is drunk through the cream. Irish coffee is served at Irish pubs and bars across London and makes a perfect pick me up particularly at the end of a meal or in the winter months. www.viewlondon.co.uk /irish-whiskey_index.html   (345 words)

Greater London Authority - Sponsorship London’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival is the celebration of the Irish community’s unique contribution to life in the UK’s capital, a festival that brings together people of all ages and backgrounds. The London St. Patrick’s Day Festival was held from 12 noon to 6pm on the South Bank, with the main stage on Jubilee Gardens and a second stage outside the National Theatre. It was inserted in 30,000 Irish Post newspapers, sold throughout London, distributed in all Irish bars, clubs and union organisations and there was a direct mail shot to Irish stakeholders. www.london.gov.uk /sponsorship/case-studies/saint_patrick_cs.jsp   (406 words)

LMA Learning Zone > schooLMAte > Irish Community > Images Irish people became increasingly important in political movements which set out to change society. Irish dockers were an important and large group of employees. Irish men were often depicted with a beard just round their chin and a round hat. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk /corporation/lma_learning/schoolmate/Irish/sm_irish_images.asp   (648 words)

London Irish Rugby Hospitality, Corporate Hospitality Reading, Berkshire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) London Irish was founded in 1898 and the club plays in the Guinness Premiership today, the top level of English rugby union. London Irish’s hospitality at Madejski can caters for all needs — from individuals planning a treat for a family occasion to companies looking to entertain groups of 4 to 400. The famous Irish Craic and our superb facilities need to be experienced to be fully appreciated - please get in touch with us to start planning your first day to remember with London Irish. www.chooseyourevent.com /LondonIrishRFC   (282 words)

About Us | London Irish Amateur Rugby Football Club London Irish is a place where players meet as strangers and then become life long friends. It is a place where players, parents and supporters discover a sense of belonging and where Irish people, whatever their background, offer a hand of friendship, hospitality, and kindness. At London Irish we have players who qualify for Australia right through to Zimbabwe and we are very proud to have them. www.london-irish-amateur.co.uk /about_us.html   (521 words)

Royal Irish Rangers and London Irish Rifles The Royal Irish Rangers is a Territorial Army regiment and was formed on July 1st, 1968 from three former constituent regiments, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, Royal Irish Fusiliers and Royal Ulster Rifles. In 1970 an Irish wolfhound, named Brian Boru I, was presented as mascot by Major Hayes, the Commanding Officer of The Royal Irish Rangers on his retirement, and this hound was shown on several occasions, as was the then Irish Guards' mascot, which was Fionn. In 1992 The UDR (Ulster Defence Regiment) was amalgamated with the Royal Irish Rangers and renamed the Royal Irish Regiment. www.irishwolfhounds.org /rangers.htm   (852 words)

Federation of Irish Societies | Home Page The London Sinfonia is putting on a concert at St Martin in the Fields on Saturday 17th March as part of their musical contribution to St. Patrick's Day. The eligibility criteria for the Centenarian Bounty extends to include centenarians who are Irish citizens born in the island of Ireland and are resident outside the State. Irish Die Young”, was hosted by the Federation of Irish Societies (FIS) with a keynote speech by Health Minister, Caroline Flint MP. www.irishsocieties.org   (620 words)

2006 London's St Patrick's Day Parade - Sunday, March 12, 2006draws community groups and organizations from across the ... London’s Irish Community is the largest minority group in London with approximately 400,000 people of Irish descent. The event is organized by the Council of Irish Counties Association and many London Irish community groups and associations, and is supported by the Mayor of London. The Greater London Authority is assisting the Council of Irish Counties Association with the co-ordination of the London St Patrick's Day parade. www.saintpatricksdayparade.com /england/london/index.htm   (1388 words)

London Irish Network - the largest and longest running Irish cultural and social club in London London Irish Network - the largest and longest running Irish cultural and social club in London Founded in 1989, LIN was set up to provide Londoners from an Irish background, or those with an interest in Irish culture an opportunity to meet up, socialise and enjoy a range of varied activities. Membership is not restricted to those of Irish birth or descent, and we have a large proportion of non-Irish members who nevertheless share a common interest in Irish culture. www.londonirish.org.uk   (515 words)

London Irish St. Patrick's Day Rugby Match - London Event and Ticket Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) London Irish rugby team will continue the St. Patrick's Day party all the way through to Saturday 26th March, when they will play Gloucester at Madejski Stadium. The Irish Village will open ahead of the match at 1pm and will include an open-air stage, Guinness bar and food. A fantastic day out for all the family, London Irish rugby team is offering a ‘Kids Go Free' promotion. www.viewlondon.co.uk /home_feat_londonirish.asp   (212 words)

Welcome to London Irish Amateur Rugby Football Club London Irish Amateur Rugby Football Club is a traditional amateur rugby club, formed in 1898 to cater for Senior and Junior amateur rugby at Sunbury, the club’s spiritual home. Our 1st XV Wild Geese compete in London Division 2 South, a 2nd XV Wanderers, a Development XV Wolfhounds which incorporates our Colts and, of course, our B's (vets). We are very much part of the London Irish family which also comprises a Professional First XV who play in the Guinness Premiership. www.london-irish-amateur.co.uk   (319 words)

Policy Groups The London Irish Youth Forum is an umbrella group of Irish and mainstream organisations co-ordinated by AGIY. The Irish Housing Forum is an alliance of Irish housing associations and voluntary agencies which aims to raise awareness of housing need. The Irish Equalities Working Group is made up of Irish community organisations and specialist Irish projects or Irish staff within mainstream voluntary and public sector bodies with a brief to address equality of opportunity for Irish people. www.irish.org.uk /policy.shtml   (561 words)

The Irish World : home : (Irish News)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) This year's Irish World Awards was bursting with talent as award winners and guests gathered in the Galtymore, Cricklewood on Monday 26th February 2007. MET POLICE chief Sir Ian Blair is in hot water with rank-and-file officers in the North of Ireland over claims he referred to the RUC as members of a paramilitary force. Irish band The Divine Comedy has won the coveted Choice Music Prize — Irish Album of the Year for the album Victory For The Comic Muse. www.theirishworld.com   (382 words)

LONDON IRISH   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13) The final saw London Irish take on a strong Saracens side and in the first half it remained close at 19-12 at half-time. London Irish part-time Community Development Officer, Mark Tyrell comments, "The Powergen Coaching Clinics are a fantastic way for youngsters to learn new techniques that will improve their individual core skill level. London Irish will be visiting rugby clubs throughout the summer as part of the 'Powergen Clubs Programme'. www.london-irish-rugby.com /blarney/bl150503.htm   (1042 words)

Musicians in London-Traditional Irish Wedding Band-Wedding Music-Irish Band He learned tunes from the great Irish musicians living in London, including John Bowe, Bobby Casey, Tommy McCarthy, and Roger Sherlock, and is particularly influenced by Clare, Galway and Kerry styles of playing. Her father was a prominent member of the Irish Traditional Music Association "Comhaltas Ceoltori Eirean" and Barbara became secretary of the Luton Harp branch. He was turned on to Irish music during the seventies "revival" by groundbreaking bands such as Planxty, The Bothy Band, and The Chieftains. www.musicforlondon.co.uk /irish_wedding_band.htm   (1795 words)

icWales - London Irish 29-13 Ulster London Irish fly-half Shane Geraghty shone as the Exiles kept alive their feint hopes of qualifying for the Heineken Cup quarter-finals with victory over Ulster. Paul Steinmetz ran in Ulster’s solitary try and the visitors will be disappointed not to have been more clinical in their finishing with the boot of David Humphreys doing the rest. There was a hint of luck in Irish’s second try with Geraghty chipping ahead and Catt hacking on until a kind bounce allowed him to gather up and fall over the line. icwales.icnetwork.co.uk /0500rugbyunion/0200news/tm_headline=london-irish-29-13-ulster&method=full&objectid=18237472&siteid=50082-name_page.html   (689 words)

RTÉ Sport: Strudwick returns for London Irish London Irish's fight against relegation from the Zurich Premiership received a major boost today. But second-row forward Strudwick's comeback is especially timely, given that Irish are currently two points adrift at the Premiership basement and face a huge game away to relegation rivals Bath next Thursday night. Vote for your Irish Man of the Match from Saturday's 43-13 victory over England. www.rte.ie /sport/2003/0403/londonirish.html   (275 words)

The London Irish Language Meetup Group (London) - Meetup.com This is a combined Meetup for both Irish Ex-pats and those interested in its language and culture. For the time being at least it is absolutely free both to be a member of the Meetup group and to attend the meetings. As you can imagine my Irish is fairly rusty but I would love the opportunity to learn/speak it again. irish.meetup.com /109/?gj=sj10   (593 words)

JigTime, Bluegrass,Irish and World music at your fingertips For that reason the Irish have not only survived hundreds of years of migration to the English capital but in more recent years have thrived and made it our own. The first and second generation Irish blend seamlessly together in the great melting pot and even merge with the many other genres of music that pervade the London musical landscape. I even believe it is very important for the young Irish musicians who arrive from the Irish mainland to get into London sessions as quickly as possible. www.jigtime.com /camdentown.htm   (614 words)

london-irish.co.uk - Story After the game against a poor Northampton side it was only the most optimistic Irish supporter who would have predicted such a comprehensive drubbing at Vicarage Road. Straight from the kick off we were on the attack and the ball came out to Paul Sackey and he went over for a try all within the first minute. The Irish were still mounting useful attacks but poor handling let them down. londonirishrugby.rivals.net /default.asp?sid=1364&p=2&stid=8207904   (576 words)

Irish Examiner> Breaking News> Sport Actor Jude Law says his new movie Breaking And Entering is a love letter to the city of London. Law plays a landscape architect forced to re-evaluate his life when his office gets broken into and he meets the teenage burglar responsible. Hitting the red carpet at the Odeon West End in Leicester Square as part of the London Film Festival Law said he thought people would find the movie refreshing because it was a simple story about real people. www.irishexaminer.com /breaking/story.asp?j=230605065&p=z3x6x588x&n=230605951   (541 words)

London Irish Centre - Weddings, Banquets, Conferences, Business Meetings & Receptions Welcome to the London Irish Centre website, which details all the facilities available from the London Irish Centre. The London Irish Centre is nestled in a quiet garden square in Camden Town, close to central London. The Presidential Suite - accommodates up to 120 seated guests, this brightly styled suite can be arranged to suit any occassion, offering a licenced bar and is fully air-conditioned www.londonirishcentre.net   (262 words)

London Irish - Discussion Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk After being a life long football fan I was convinced to go along to the Madjeski stadium on St Patrick’s Day this year to watch London Irish v Bristol Shoguns. This was also a change to give people a bit of an insight into the London Irish one of the best-supported teams in the Northern Hemisphere. History Founded back in 1988/99 season the London Irish have not had the most successful time on the honours front although they are the current Powergen Cup Winners. www.dooyoo.co.uk /discussion/london-irish   (246 words)

Irish Speakers and Students, Irish Language Meetups, events, clubs and groups in your area Irish Speakers and Students, Irish Language Meetups, events, clubs and groups in your area Meetup with other local Irish speakers and learners to practice. Irish Association of Toronto / Cumann Éireannach na Toronto irish.meetup.com   (102 words)

BBC - Berkshire - Sport London Irish features: interviews, photo galleries, fans' views and more. London Irish weather a Sale Sharks storm to leapfrog the home side in the Premiership table. London Irish number 8 Phil Murphy says Sale are dangerous as the two sides meet in the Premiership. www.bbc.co.uk /berkshire/sport/london_irish/index.shtml   (143 words)

Irish History This excerpt from the book "American Pharaoh" tells the story of the first Mayor Daley of Chicago and his South-Side Irish upbringing, including the hardscrabble South Side neighborhood, the melee of Chicago Irish Politics, and racial tension between Irish-Americans and African-Americans. Browse Irish art, posters and photos of Ireland, vintage Guinness posters, and Irish clip art. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. www.irishhistory.info   (252 words)

Moving Here | London Irish Centre, Camden These stories and their accompanying artwork were collected as part of a joint project between the London Irish Centre (Camden, London) and Moving Here. A physical exhibition was also produced which went on show at the Irish Centre in March 04. You can also go to our search form to find a story which may be related to the places you are interested in. www.movinghere.org.uk /stories/stories.asp?projectNo=8   (181 words)

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