LETTERS to the EDITOR

A Reader Responds to Article 'A Few Historical Highlights of the Irish in Vancouver'

Dear Editor: In the September issue of The Celtic Connection there was an article on the purported contemporary history of the Vancouver "Irish" by an obviously younger person.....more

'You Canna Beat the Celts!'

Well the World Cup has come and gone and as I sit here with my cup of tea and The Celtic Connection in my hand, I wonder what my father would have thought of it....more

Was the Rising Necessary to Smash "Glass Ceiling" of Catholicism?

I, being of Irish descent (through the Lees of Belfast) glance into your fine publication from time to time and I did so this month which included the story...more

It's Crack...NOT Craic!

I am delighted to see the correction of that insidious spelling "craic" ( makes my teeth grind) ... perhaps you could instigate the real...more

Fond Memories of Family Picnics and Irish Community in Vancouver

Believe it or not, I have just read the article by John O'Flynn history of men's Gaelic football in Vancouver [published in the October 2004 issue...more

Poor Customer Relations Offered by Setanta Broadband

I would like to point out my concerns about Setanta Broadband Sports and the monthly or yearly subscription which they offer to watch rugby...more

Memories of the Famine Still No Joke to the Irish

I would like to put a message out to the readers of The Celtic Connection to contact the Comedy Network (Channel 57) regarding a show on the History Bites...more

"Damnable Racket" Could Flare Into a "Damnable Riot"

What a surprise to read your April 06 article headlined "Irish farmer gives land to travellers.' The farmer in question is from Carnaross, County Meath...more

New Irish Website for Ex-Pats

Dear Editor:

I thought your readers might like to know about a new Irish website that went live called www.worldwideirish.com. It is a forum for Irish people travelling...more

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