Lucky
Thomas Escapes Shark Attack
By Enda Mullen
A
teenager whose family emigrated to Australia from the Midlands is counting
his lucky stars after surviving a shark attack.
Thomas Burke, aged 18, was bitten twice by the two-metre shark but was
fortunate to escape with just scars to his leg...More
A
Move in The Right Direction for Birmingham Coach Station
By
Enda
Mullen
Moves have finally begun to make a start
on the long-awaited rebuilding of Digbeth Coach Station at the
heart of Birmingham's Irish Quarter...More
Pat
Makes A Big Impression
By Joan
Cunningham
Setting up a business
these days takes dedication, enthusiasm and a strong marriage!
All three credentials appear to apply to Pat and Mary Brennan,
who are the brains behind Kings Heath's Brennan’s Irish
shop...More
The
Birmingham Irish Cycle Appeal
By Enda
Mullen
A
team of cyclists who complete a marathon sponsored bike ride in
Ireland each year have smashed their previous fundraising record.
The Birmingham Irish Cycle Appeal (BICA) raises tens of thousands
of pounds every year for a host of charities, with participants
having to cycle 100 miles a day or more in a gruelling test of
endurance...More
Special
Visitor Delivers Roses
By
Siobhan Gorman
A special visitor attended a Christmas
Tea Dance organised recently by Sandwell Irish Society – and
delivered Roses to everyone there. Fortunately, or un-fortunately,
depending on whether you prefer chocolates or flowers, they
were the sweet variety, but the delivery was definitely done
by a Rose...More |
