St Patrick’s Day is more than an opportunity to honour and celebrate the Irish – it is a time to recognise the importance of Irish migration to Australia, writes federal Immigration Minister Brendan O’Connor.

The Irish management, players and travelling officials and members of the media were at gate 23 about to board the plane when Qantas cancelled all flights without notice, forcing them to stay overnight at Melbourne Airport’s hotel.

Clarinbridge GAA Club were put through their paces by Tipperary hurling legend Nicky English in Melbourne this week, in the lead up to tonight’s challenge game at Etihad Stadium.

Gaelic sports are proving to be alive and more popular than ever after the Australasian Gaelic Games held one of its biggest Championships in Queensland recently.

A missing yacht which sparked a massive air and sea search has arrived in Ireland ten days behind schedule.

An Irishman who allegedly caused the deaths of two Irish backpackers in Perth in 2007 has been arrested by gardaí, as Australian authorities are seeking his extradition.

Brisbane Lions’ Irish star Pearce Hanley has declared himself available for this year’s International Rules series in Melbourne and the Gold Coast.

Tourism Ireland has launched a quirky marketing campaign involving Northern Ireland born comedian Jimeoin. It centres on the tourism highlights of Northern Ireland, which are brought to life by his story-telling.

After outgoing Ambassador Mairtín O Fainín finished up his posting at the end of July, the delayed appointment of a new Irish Ambassador to Australia has been raised in the Dáil.

Visability hears from a man waiting on a decision on a partner visa who hopes to make a trip home for Christmas. “I’ve heard I can’t travel on my bridging visa. Is this true?” he asks.