'Aren't I doing great?' One of the country’s fastest-rising stand-up comedians, Vittorio Angelone, talks identity, activism and what makes Liverpool special ahead of his Philharmonic show next month Words | Lawrence Saunders Could you briefly introduce yourself – where you grew up and your heritage? I grew up in Belfast, and I’m half Italian, ... Read More...
Ireland
Saoirse-Monica Jackson interview Irish actress Saoirse-Monica Jackson on swapping London for Liverpool, branching out after Derry Girls and perfecting her scouse accent Words | Lawrence Saunders How did you end up moving here to Liverpool? I feel like I was always meant to live in Liverpool. I have a lot of family that moved ... Read More...
Dylan Moran interview Ahead of his gig at the Philharmonic this month, we sat down with BAFTA and Perrier award-winning comedian Dylan Moran to discuss his early influences, new BBC sitcom and why Liverpool has the X factor Words by Lawrence Saunders How did you first get into comedy? Did you have any ... Read More...
Belfast Travel Guide: Two days in Northern Ireland's capital Follow YM Liverpool’s Lawrence Saunders as he makes the short hop across the Irish Sea for a mini-break in Northern Ireland’s capital city. Words by Lawrence Saunders A boutique base Catching the 10am flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA), my travel companion and I ... Read More...
Get Ready for the Weekend in Liverpool Irish festival’s packed programme, big literary names and more FESTIVAL | Liverpool Irish Festival brings packed programme The annual Liverpool Irish Festival is underway with its first weekend of events and entertainment taking place across the city. From one of Ireland’s biggest musical acts, Kíla marking their ... Read More...
Shannon, Ireland: Guide to Liverpool's latest destination to fly to With flights from Liverpool to Shannon, Ireland returning in May for the first time since 2014, YM Liverpool has rounded-up some tips to enjoy a picturesque portion of the Emerald Isle. Words by Lawrence Saunders Flying in to Shannon Airport is the ... Read More...
One of Liverpool’s best-loved Irish pubs has closed its doors for the final time. The team behind Pogue Mahone has announced via social media that its lease at the Seel Street venue has ended after 20 years. A firm favourite with Liverpool’s student population and anyone craving a proper pint of Guinness, ... Read More...
Liverpool's connection with Ireland: Celtic history, culture and property Liverpool’s cultural links with Ireland are well known but with St Patrick’s Day approaching, what better time to dig deeper into the less familiar residential relationship between the two destinations and assess the current Celtic demand for property here in the ‘real ... Read More...
One of Liverpool’s most popular Irish pubs is to get its own roof terrace. Shenanigans on Tithebarn Street has been given the go-ahead for expansion plans which also include an extra bar on the first floor and the introduction of a new food menu. Gary Forshaw, general manager of the pub, says ... Read More...
Holidaymakers will no longer be able to fly from Merseyside to New York City via Ireland as Aer Lingus has cancelled its Liverpool-Dublin route. The airline is discontinuing flights between Dublin and John Lennon Airport from January 2017, meaning passengers will not be able to interline at the Irish capital onto ... Read More...