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Irish Independent
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Renowned Wexford tenor on promoting Ireland on America television – ‘It still is our job as a country to decide what we are selling'
Ahead of season six of Ireland with Michael on PBS, the renowned Irish tenor talks about his life in modern America. Wexford People Today at 21:00 Wexford town man Michael Londra is gearing up for season six of his US television show and remains delighted at the success of the programme. 'Ireland with Michael' is returning for season 6 on PBS early next year. The hugely popular programme which showcases the best of Ireland is available in 97 per cent of US households. Born and raised in St. Aidan's Crescent in Wexford town, before his parents later moved to Pinewood, television is new longer new to him, but no less enjoyable. The chance to tell the world about everything Ireland has to offer is one he loves.


Irish Independent
28-06-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Wexford teacher on experiencing missile attack on US base in Doha – ‘Even now I still feel safer here than I do at home'
Despite the 'surreal' experience of watching Iranian missiles being intercepted in the night sky, this young Irish woman has had an overwhelmingly positive experience in Qatar Wexford People Today at 02:03 A young Wexford woman who is currently living and teaching in the Middle East has said despite the alarming concerns of recent close-by missile attacks, she feels safer in Doha than in her hometown. This week, Clara McDonald concludes a three-year teaching stint in an international school in Qatar, where she has settled among a 'very strong and lovely Irish expat community.'