Catherine Reilly

Dubs recall their younger days in heritage project

Last update: 16:01 | 10.09.09 | © Metro Éireann

MIXED FEELINGS on integration in Dublin’s north inner city were expressed at a ‘memories’ project last week.

Prime time for Irish-Nigerianâ€™s 1st communion

Last update: 13:38 | 03.09.09 | © Metro Éireann

A NIGERIAN FAMILY living in Dublin hit the small screen this week – with their son Kosi’s Holy Communion becoming a prime time attraction.

Igbos gather in the capital for New Yam Fest

Last update: 13:37 | 03.09.09 | © Metro Éireann

SOME TEENS milled around clutching iPods and were clad in jeans, while others donned the tribal wear of their parents’ native land – a great example of Ireland’s new cross-cultural generation, who were among the huge gathering of Igbos at the

All in good time

Last update: 13:36 | 03.09.09 | © Metro Éireann

Fair City, Ireland’s most popular and longest soap, is getting serious about reflecting Dublin’s diversity, says executive producer Brigie De Courcy, but a dramatic license must first be earned. She spoke to CATHERINE REILLY

Andris has sales in his soul

Last update: 13:33 | 03.09.09 | © Metro Éireann

Catherine Reilly meets young Latvian Andris Vieleckis, whose gifts for business are being put to good use in two completely different areas.

Mystery surrounds death of Nigerian boy (8) in Navan pool

Last update: 13:05 | 27.08.09 | © Metro Éireann

The 8-year-old who drowned last Thursday at a Navan swimming pool was “a boy to be proud of”, according to a community activist in the town.

Ramadan brings Muslims together in south Dublin

Last update: 13:03 | 27.08.09 | © Metro Éireann

In a nondescript building on an industrial estate in Tallaght, men sit on the ground floor, women on the second – and another room houses most of the children.

Bangladeshi refugeeâ€™s delight as Govt grants family reunification

Last update: 13:03 | 27.08.09 | © Metro Éireann

A DUBLIN refugee who fled Islamic radicals has expressed his joy after being granted reunification with his family.

Itâ€™s all drama for Kunle

Last update: 13:01 | 27.08.09 | © Metro Éireann

Catherine Reilly speaks to Kunle Animashaun, founder of Camino De Orula Productions, who is using the theatre to explore important issues for Africans

Recession Row, D1

Last update: 12:56 | 27.08.09 | © Metro Éireann

It’s a celebrated collision of Dublin old and new, but right now Moore Street isn’t the multicultural paradise that some crack it up to be. CATHERINE REILLY took a stroll...

Palestinian who fled Gaza conflict is relieved to get protection status

Last update: 01:55 | 13.08.09 | © Metro Éireann

A LUCAN-BASED woman threatened by both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has spoken of her joy at being allowed stay in Ireland. Mother-of-two Sawsan Mo-hammed, at risk from Israeli attacks on Gaza and who also faced threats from Palestinian militant

Party poopers?

Last update: 01:53 | 13.08.09 | © Metro Éireann

Riga’s mayor has lashed out at stag parties to the Latvian capital, but what do Latvians themselves think of the phenomenon? CATHERINE REILLY finds out

Indians set for independence event in Galway

Last update: 01:50 | 13.08.09 | © Metro Éireann

GALWAY’S Indians are throwing a party – and all are invited. According to Moushumi Mandal, secretary of the Galway Indian Community, a celebration marking India’s independence from British rule will take place on Saturday 22 August at

Refugee asks Govt to save husband from Baghdad bombs

AN IRAQI mother-of-one is appealing to the Government to let her Baghdad-based police officer husband join her in Ireland.

Fall of communism a relief to Moldovans at home, says rep

THE DEMISE of Moldova’s communist government has been hailed as “a relief” by a prominent representative in Ireland.

Deported man asks for return to his wife

A NIGERIAN MAN separated from his wife following his deportation has appealed to be reunited with her.

What will the neighbours say?

They are young, ambitious emigrants - but their country’s leaders don’t seem to want them back. Following Lithuania’s decision to ban information on homosexuality in schools, CATHERINE REILLY meets gay Lithuanians in Dublin who’ve suffered

What will the neighbours say?

They are young, ambitious emigrants - but their country’s leaders don’t

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