April Edition 2006
 
 
 
 

Ask Catherine - Confidence
By Catherine Whitmore
Dear Readers,
I receive many enquiries from people to ask if there is a simple way in which they can build up their confidence and self- esteem.
So for the benefit of anyone who may be facing the same dilemma, I would like to share with you some information that may help you move on to a better and more rewarding future...More

Truck Looking to Re-tyre-ment
By Enda Mullen
A familiar sight at the annual St Patrick's Day Parade in Birmingham may have made its last appearance...More

Parade Comes in From The Cold
Thousands brave artic weather to join the fun
By Alex Murphy
The weekend of the 10-12th March 2006 saw the 11th annual Birmingham St Patrick’s Festival take place. The weekend started with the launch party at the Paragon Hotel in Digbeth on Friday 10th March 2006. This was attended by sponsors, supporters and friends of the Festival, St Patrick himself was even in attendance! The evening was a great success and the wide selection of music on display was enjoyed by everyone there. The event was hosted by the Paragon and the entertainment was sponsored by Lombard...More

Shamrock in Shanghai for Vince Jordan
By Enda Mullen
Vince Jordan from the Birmingham branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (CCE) was invited to form part of a very select band of traditional Irish musicians and dancers to celebrate St Patrick's Day in Shanghai...More

Father Mick Moving On
By Maria Cleary
February 2006 marked the end of an era for Father Michael Neylon as he left his beloved parish of St Brigid's RC Frankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham for his new appointment at St Austin's RC parish in Stafford...More

 


President to make historic visit
Ireland's President Mary McAleese will make a historic visit to Britain over the Easter weekend, the President will become the first head of state to visit the Lancashire town of Haslingden. She arrives to mark the centenary of the death of its most famous resident-Land League founder Michael Davitt. Mrs McAleese will unveil a plaque and attend an exhibition in honour of Davitt in the town where he lived with his family from 1853 to 1867. The strong Irish community in the area are very excited about the President's forthcoming visit, Project manager and Co-Ordinator of the Irish Heritage in Haslingden Committee member Peter Hackett said everyone felt honoured Mary McAleese had chosen to visit us.
The World loves Jameson
Jameson Irish Whiskey is the fastest growing whiskies in the world, it seems that people are really warming to it so much so that the company might have to expand to keep with the demand globally. Owners Irish Distillers said "With the growth of Jameson it is natural there will be an increase in output. The continuing success has fuelled speculation that the company might be forced to expand production at its Midleton distillery in Co. Cork or move to a new location to keep up with growing demand. The whiskey is already a major seller in Europe, America, South America, South Africa and Russia, Irish Distillers expects to sell 2 million cases of Jameson this year.
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