New mum flies box of dirt to Scotland from gran’s garden so baby’s first steps are ‘in Ireland’
A PATRIOTIC new mum flew soil from her gran’s back garden to the UK so her baby’s first steps were technically in Ireland.
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Experience of immigrants to Scotland 1880s-1939
During the 19th century most of the Irish immigrants came from Ulster. Between 1876 and 1883 around 83 per cent of Irish immigrants came from the North of Ireland - around 25 per cent of these ...
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People in Ireland live longer than neighbours in England, Scotland and Wales, study shows
People in Ireland have a longer life expectancy than the English, Welsh or Scots, latest analysis shows. Life expectancy here in 2019 was 82.3 years compared with 81.49 in England, 80.60 in Wales ...
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Anti-Irish sentiment in Scotland
Use as a starting point for considering responses to Irish migration into Scotland. Students should consider what the benefits and drawbacks were for both the Irish and Scottish. Consider what the ...
Scotland’s number one Guinness hotspot revealed as thousands celebrate St Patrick’s Day
SCOTLAND’S Guinness hotspot has been revealed as thousands celebrate St Patrick’s Day. The iconic Irish drink has surged in popularity – especially among Gen Zs and celebs. And ...
Plans to create home of GAA in Scotland with Irish culture centre
The organisation responsible for promoting Gaelic Games in Scotland is hoping to redevelop ground to have a home of its own.
Young Irish and Scottish dancers come together for St Patrick’s cross-community event
Irish and Highland dancers from Belfast’s Falls and Shankill areas have come together to celebrate St Patrick.Youngsters from the McNeill School of Irish Dancing joined counterparts from the Sarah ...