Preparations are complete for the Anointing Fire Service scheduled for Sunday, January 4, at St. Luke’s Church in Dublin 5. The service will run from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm, offering spiritual renewal and prayer opportunities for the faithful. The Dublin service is organized by the Anointing Fire Catholic Ministry, founded by renowned minister of … Read more
St. Mary’s Indian Orthodox Parish in Portlaoise, Ireland, held its annual Yeldo festival services on Saturday, December 24. The parish operates under the UK, Europe and Africa Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Church. Rev. Fr. Jithu Varghese, the parish vicar, presided over the traditional Yeldo celebrations, which featured a full program of liturgical ceremonies. The … Read more
James Joseph (Ebichan), 49, originally from Arpookkara, Kottayam, passed away in Dublin. James Joseph was a member of the Vattaparambil family of Arpookkara, Kottayam. His family had recently migrated to Dublin and resided in Lucan, Alsfort. He is survived by his wife Asha and their six children, including five daughters. Further details regarding funeral arrangements … Read more
Dublin-based artist honored for contributions to art, literature, culture, and society Raju Kunnakkad has been awarded the Dr. Ambedkar Sahitya Shri National Award for 2025 in recognition of his comprehensive contributions to art, literature, culture, and society. The award will be presented in Delhi on December 12, organizers announced. This marks the twelfth award for … Read more
Basil Varghese (39), originally from Thekkumkudi, Vakkuvalli, Vengoor, Perumbavoor, has passed away in Ireland. Basil, who lived with his family in Castlebar, County Mayo, suddenly collapsed at home and was immediately rushed to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He is survived by his wife Kuku Basil and their daughter. Funeral arrangements will be announced … Read more
P.K. Sanulal (64), originally from Pachalam Palliparampil in Ernakulam, Kerala, has passed away in Drogheda, Ireland, following a sudden heart attack. Sanulal had arrived in Ireland just two weeks ago to visit his children and spend time with his family when the tragedy occurred. Family Members He is survived by his wife Umadevi, and his … Read more
The Malankara Orthodox Church community in Tipperary will celebrate the first anniversary of the consecration of St Kuriakose Church with special services and a devotional meeting on November 22nd and 23rd. The historic church in Carrick-on-Suir, Tipperary, was purchased on September 14th, 2024, by founding vicar Fr Matthew K. Matthew along with seven families and … Read more
Vatican expected to elevate Pro-Cathedral to full cathedral status during bicentennial celebrations The Catholic community in Ireland awaits Pope Leo’s intervention on a 500-year-old question: when will Dublin’s Archdiocese finally have an official cathedral headquarters? Since the Reformation stripped Catholics of Christ Church Cathedral in the 16th century, Dublin has operated with St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral … Read more
New cultural organization aims to preserve heritage and unite diaspora community across Ireland The Kottarakkara Ireland Association (KIA), a cultural organization for residents of Kottarakkara now living in Ireland, was officially established on November 1, 2025, coinciding with Kerala Piravi Day celebrations. The inaugural meeting took place in Dublin, where members unanimously elected the governing … Read more
New leadership team announced for 2025-2026 term in County Laois organization Preetha Thomas Ayyaneth has been elected President of the Indian Cultural Community Laois (ICCL) for the 2025-2026 term, leading the organization representing the Indian-origin community in County Laois. The new executive committee includes Jayakrishnan Nair as Secretary and Rajesh Alexander as Treasurer. Committee Members … Read more
Holy Grail Restaurant proprietor and prominent hospitality figure passes away after gym session Biju Varavunkal, 53, owner of Holy Grail Restaurant in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, and a prominent figure in Ireland’s Indian hospitality sector, has died following a heart attack. Varavunkal, a member of the Chittanappara Varavunkal family from Pala Bharananganam, suffered the cardiac arrest … Read more
Joy Ottakompananakkal, 74, remembered by Irish Indian-origin community Joy Ottakompananakkal, 74, father of Varghese Joy and a resident of Clonee, Dublin, has passed away. Varghese Joy serves as National Coordinator of Migrant Nurses Ireland (MNI), an advocacy organization that recently warned about fraudulent recruitment agencies exploiting foreign nurses with fake job offers. He is also … Read more
Julian Agapitus, 37, who recently joined Cloverhill Prison nursing staff, remembered by community Julian Agapitus, a 37-year-old staff nurse from Kanyakumari Thoothur serving in Dublin, Ireland, has passed away, leaving the Irish-Indian community in mourning. Agapitus had recently joined Cloverhill Prison in Wheatfield, Dublin as a staff nurse after previously working at St. James’s Hospital, … Read more
Funeral services scheduled for Saturday in Kerala as Irish community member loses father Ulahannan Philipose Philip, a native of Ayarkunnam and member of the Thoppil family, has passed away. His son Sunil resides in Ireland as part of the Irish Malayali community. The body will be brought to the family residence today, Friday, October 31, … Read more
“My Malayalam – Creative Hub” initiative aims to preserve language and cultural heritage among new generation The Waterford Malayali Association (WMA) will celebrate Kerala Piravi Day on Saturday, November 1, with the official inauguration of a Youth Club for secondary school students at the Faronshoneen Youth and Community Centre at 11am. The event, organized under … Read more