The Irish in Britain, including those of Irish descent, make up a significant part of the UK population. Here, you will find news, entertainment, events, sports and features from the local Irish Post newspaper.

Keeping up with The Smiths

It’s been 20 years since The Smiths split just before the release of their fourth studio album Strangeways Here We Come. Later this month fans of the rock group are organising a charity bike ride to raise money for the Manchester’s Salford Lads Club Restoration Fund — the building which The Smiths were iconically photographed in front of for their 1986 album The Queen Is Dead. Richard Purden met second-generation Irish former members andy rourke and mike joyce who are currently promoting their film about life in one of Britain’s most important indie bands.

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