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.

It may not be the end of the world, but the end of our World Cup dream has left us all feeling deflated. It ought not to matter, but we’d all be better off if we qualified for Germany next summer.

At home and abroad we’re a much more confident race than we used to be. We don’t need the validation of appearing at a major championship now to bolster our self-esteem, but still, it would help.

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