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October 2006
Whirlwind Visit to Calgary
and Local Celtic Establishments
By CATHOLINE BUTLER - On a recent visit to Calgary, while en route to Camrose to attend the wedding of my niece Bobbie McKale, I had an opportunity to visit a few Celtic establishments....more
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October 2006
The Canmore Highland Games: Western Canada's Very Best Celtic Celebration
By KATE CLARK - Canmore Alberta is boasted to host the "Biggest Celtic Celebration in Western Canada" in the flyer advertising the Canmore Highland Games....more
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October 2006
Thank You for Your Support at Our Golf Tournament
VANCOUVER - September 23 dawned bright and sunny for The Celtic Connection's third annual fund-raising golf tournament at Green Acres Golf Club in Richmond....more
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October 2006
Calling all Celtic Singers!
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Gaelic Choir is actively seeking new singers who are interested in a wide range of Celtic music, sung in four-part harmony...more
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October 2006
SEATTLE-IRISH NEWS - OCTOBER
By JOHN KEANE - CONDOLENCES - To the Casey family on the death of their mother Ellen in Belfast. Ellen was born Ellen McCue in Seattle in 1936, the daughter of parents from County Donegal...more
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September 2006
Local Irish Dancers Find Success at International Competition
VANCOUVER - The North American Open Championships was the finale to an outstanding dance year for the Penk O'Donnell School of Irish Dance...more
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September 2006
CEILÍ CAMP 2006:
The Week Irish Culture
Took Over Harrison Hot Springs
Ceilí Camp 2006, a week of immersion in Irish music, dance, and sports held at British Columbia's beautiful Harrison Hot Springs from August 13 to 19, was nothing short of fabulous....more
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September 2006
SEATTLE-IRISH NEWS - SEPTEMBER
SEATTLE - HURLING CHAMPIONS - The Seattle Gaels Hurlers defeated Denver in the 2006 North American Hurling Junior "C" Final in Philadelphia over the Labor Day weekend on a score of 13 points to 1....more
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July 2006
Ireland Monument Project Update:
Committee is Prepared to Move Forward
VANCOUVER - The Irish Monument Committee (IMC) would like to ensure that all supporters are aware of the outcome of the initial meeting with the Parks Board held on May 25...more
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July 2006
A Memorable Evening for
Irish Graduates Association
VANCOUVER - John Furlong, CEO for the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, wowed the Irish Graduates Association with a powerfully motivating speech at their dinner in the Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club on June 9....more
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July 2006
SFU Pipe Band:
Living Up to Its Motto
VANCOUVER - Although there has been a pipe band at Simon Fraser University since 1966 - the university's inaugural year - the band that we know today came into existence in 1981....more
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July 2006
Magdalene Stewart:
Teaching
Irish Dance for the Past 30 Years
VANCOUVER - The Stewart School of Irish Dance held their annual Feis at the Bonsor Recreation Centre in Burnaby on June 18....more
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July 2006
The Celtic Spirit is Alive and Well
and Living in White Rock
WHITE ROCK, B.C. - For many years White Rock has been home to a large number of Irish from which eventually emerged a core group....more
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July 2006
Learn English Country Dancing
at Scottish Cultural Centre
VANCOUVER - Have you watched Pride and Prejudice or viewed a film based on a Thomas Hardy novel and wished you could join in the elegant dancing of the first or the frolicking steps of the latter?...more
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July 2006
Traditional Irish Breakfast Served all Day Long
at Fado's Irish Pub
SEATTLE - On a recent visit to Seattle, I stopped into Fado's Irish Pub, which is located in the heart of downtown Seattle, and within walking distance of the famous Pike Market Place....more
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July 2006
SEATTLE IRISH NEWS
JULY/AUGUST 2006
By JOHN KEANE
SEATTLE - IRISH PICNIC - Seattle's Irish Community Picnic will be held on July 23, from noon to 6 PM, at St. Edward State Park in Kenmore ...more
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July 2006
Dramatic Changes
at Mulleady's Irish Pub
By CATHOLINE BUTLER
SEATTLE - On my recent visit to Seattle, I didn't recognize Mulleady's Irish Pub. ...more
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July 2006
Paddy Coyne's New Irish Pub
Scheduled to Open in Tacoma
SEATTLE - Many readers will remember Pat Coyne from the days when he played Gaelic football with the Seattle Gaels. The Connemara native is too busy now to play football...more
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July 2006
A Warm Welcome in Seattle
By CATHOLINE BUTLER
SEATTLE - TI recently made a long overdue visit to the Evergreen State south of the border, and wouldn't you know it....George Bush, the President of the United States, and Anderson Cooper of CNN, all picked the same day to visit Seattle...more
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June 2006
Ceili Irish Music and Dance Camp:
A Great Week of Immersion in Irish Culture
VANCOUVER - Are you a musician looking for an exciting and unusual vacation for yourself, your children or your whole family?...more
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June 2006
Countdown to CeltFest 2006 on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - The world loves learning Celtic music and dance, and nowhere is that more evident than at the Pacific CeltFest on Vancouver Island...more
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June 2006
Ireland Well-Represented at European Festival
VANCOUVER - The Irish Women's Network had a very successful day at the European Festival at the Scandinavian Community Centre...more
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June 2006
Mary Robinson: A Woman of Passion and Determination
Who Continues to Work for Social Justice
VANCOUVER - It was an early morning for members of the Irish Women’s Network (IWN) on May 17 when they met with Mary Robinson...more
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June 2006
Dancing In The Park with the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Vancouver and Edinburgh have more in common than rainy weather. On Monday nights throughout the summer you can enjoy Scottish...more
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June 2006
Stewart School: Celebrating Irish Culture and Dance Traditions
VANCOUVER - Planning and preparation are well underway for the 26th annual Stewart School Feis. The largest Irish culture festival...more
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June 2006
Dublin-Born Goldsmith Specializes in Celtic Designs
Dublin-born Adrian O'Brien is a real Dub, a real character who loves the "craic." He's also a highly trained goldsmith who specializes...more
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June 2006
The Irish Times Pub and Restaurant:
Great Food, Great Entertainment and Most of All, Great Location
The Irish Times Irish Pub and Restaurant is a beautiful old heritage building situated in a prime location on Government Street in the...more
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June 2006
Old-Fashioned Irish Hospitality at Abbeylee Bed and Breakfast
VICTORIA - Sheila Ryan wears many different hats and all of them very well. She is an Irish harpist, a singer, and a composer...more
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June 2006
Dragon Boat Racing Opens Whole New World for Breast Cancer Survivors
A year and a half ago Tina O'Brien was diagnosed with breast cancer. Today she is a survivor and a member of the Island Breast-Strokers...more
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June 2006
Victoria, B.C.: A Slower More Relaxed Pace
Every city, in fact every province, has a different atmosphere, and I'm not sure if it's the people or the environment that sets the tone...more
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June 2006
Seattle Irish News
IHC ELECTIONS
Seattle's Irish Heritage Club has elected new Officers and Board Members to serve until May 2007. Officers elected are: President...more
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May 2006
The Best Hospitality in the West on Tap at Ceili's Irish Pubs
On my recent visit to Alberta, I had an opportunity to speak with Shane Seaman, the managing partner at Ceili's Irish Pub in Calgary, and Bill McBain...more
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May 2006
IRISH WOMEN'S NETWORK: Eighth Annual Anniversary Lunch
VANCOUVER - Many thanks to all the ladies who joined us at the Hart House for our eighth anniversary lunch and Irish Woman of the Year...more
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May 2006
The Sound of Scotland Comes to Vancouver
VANCOUVER - The rich heritage of Scottish entertainment in its many facets thrilled a capacity and appreciative audience at the United Scottish...more
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May 2006
Polish and Discipline: Trademarks of World Champions
VANCOUVER - The world-celebrated Robert Malcolm Memorial Pipe Band and Simon Fraser University Pipe Band, along with the...more
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May 2006
Edmonton Irish Club All Set for Live Gaelic Games
EDMONTON - Westmeath-born Robert Murphy is the sports director for the Irish Sports and Social Society Edmonton. He also answers all...more
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May 2006
Alberta: Another Name for Western Hospitality
By CATHOLINE BUTLER
The Province of Alberta is renown for its hospitality - so much so, that in St. Paul, Alberta (near Edmonton), there is a 39.3 foot diameter flying...more
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May 2006
Seattle-Galway Sister Cities Twentieth Anniversary Celebrations
SEATTLE - The City of Galway’s Mayor Brian Walsh and Senior Executive Officer Joe Considine were in Seattle the last week of April to help...more
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May 2006
Seattle Irish News
SINCERE SYMPATHY
To Pat and Arlene Wallace, longtime active members of Seattle’s Irish community, on the death in a motorcycle accident on April 28 of their...more
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April 2006
Memories of 2006 Patrick's Day Events
VANCOUVER - The echoes of St. Patrick's celebrations are fading away into another year. It was a busy one from Alberta to British Columbia to Seattle...more
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April 2006
CELTFEST 2006: A Five Day International Summer School and Concert Series
NANAIMO - CeltFest 2006 is a five-day international summer school and concert series presented by the Celtic Performing Arts at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort, culminating...more
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April 2006
Irish Women's Network: Eighth Anniversary Celebrations Upcoming at Hart House
VANCOUVER - The Irish Women's Network (IWN) will host its eighth anniversary lunch at 12 noon on April 30 at the Hart House restaurant on Deer Lake in Burnaby...more
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April 2006
White Spot Junior Pipe Band Still Blazing a Path of Excellence
VANCOUVER - In March of 1956, Malcolm Nicholson and Don Bellamy formed the Hastings East Boys Pipe Band. With boys from ages eight to 12, they made...more
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April 2006
Welsh Society Celebrates St. David's Day
VANCOUVER - Members of the Vancouver Welsh Society gathered in the Red Dragon on the evening of March 1 to celebrate St. David's Day. The following...more
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April 2006
Unique Opportunity in Pacific Northwest to Study With Celebrated Gaels
SEATTLE - Registration is now open for a rare opportunity to study with leading Scottish Gaelic tradition bearers - harpers, fiddlers, bagpipers, dancers...more
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April 2006
Seattle Irish News
SINCERE THANKS
To all the volunteers who helped out at the various events during Irish Week in Seattle - especially at the St. Patrick's Day Dash, the Mass for Peace, the St. Patrick's...more
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March 2006
Young Dancers Triumphant from All Ireland Dance Championships
VANCOUVER - Four young Irish dancers from the Penk O'Donnell School are celebrating after a very exciting week at the All Ireland Irish Dance Championships...more
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March 2006
IRISH WOMEN'S NETWORK : Annual Auction a Huge Success
VANCOUVER - The Irish Women's Network would like to extend a big thank you to the Irish community and friends for the large turn out in support of their annual...more
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March 2006
Suas leis a' Ghàidhlig! - Up with the Gaelic!
VANCOUVER - For over a century, Vancouver has been home to Gaelic singing, and Còisir Ghàidhlig Bhancoubhair maintains that tradition today...more
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March 2006
Centre for Scottish Studies at SFU Continues with Lecture Series
VANCOUVER - Duncan Macmillan will be the next speaker at the SFU Scottish Enlightenment and Emigration Series sponsored by the Centre for Scottish...more
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March 2006
Celtfest 2006: Exciting Summer School with World-Class Performers
NANAIMO - CeltFest 2006 is a five-day international summer school and concert series presented by the Celtic Performing Arts at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort, culminating...more
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March 2006
Seattle's Irish Week 2006
Irish Week Proclamation Luncheon
Noon, F X McRory's - Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels issues the formal proclamation of Irish Week 2006, and also attending are Parade Grand Marshal Rick Steves...more
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February 2006
Silver Cup Donated to De Danaan School
VANCOUVER - The St. Columcille Perpetual Trophy was donated to the first De Danaan feis by Adrienne Sutherland who presented the award to Shane Byrne of the Stewart School of Irish...more
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February 2006
"There is a Misconception of What Constitutes Irish Music"
Says Fiddle Master Brian Conway
VANCOUVER - Leslie Wilson has a mission. A former student of the Moore School of Irish Dance, Leslie established her own school of Irish dance...more
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February 2006
Dancing Their Way to Ireland
FORT ST. JOHN - The Watt School of Irish Dance is busy training future young champions in the small northern town of Fort St. John in British Columbia...more
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February 2006
Irish Women's Network: Excitement at this Year's Nollaig na mBan
VANCOUVER - The Irish Women's Network (IWN) held their eighth annual celebration of Nollaig na mBan (Women's little Christmas) at the Vancouver...more
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February 2006
All Honour to the Bard at Moray, Nairn & Banff Burns Suppers
VANCOUVER - For many years the "Taste of Burns" Burns Supper has been a family night, where mums and dads bring their children, introduce them...more
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February 2006
Suas leis a' Ghàidhlig! Up with the Gaelic!
VANCOUVER - For over a century, Vancouver has been home to Gaelic singing, and Còisir Ghàidhlig Bhancoubhair maintains that tradition today...more
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February 2006
Welsh Society Elects New Executive
VANCOUVER - Jane Byrne was re-elected president of the Vancouver Welsh Society at the Society's annual general meeting on December 14. Lyn Owens...more
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February 2006
Highlights of this Year’s CelticFest Vancouver 2006
VANCOUVER - From March 15 to 19, CelticFest Vancouver will present more than 40 live performances at dozens of popular locations downtown in the heart...more
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February 2006
Carole Taylor: This Year's Honourary Parade Marshal
VANCOUVER - Rita Albano of CelticFest Vancouver has announced that the Honourary Parade Marshal of this year's St. Patrick's Day parade will be...more
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February 2006
New Board of Directors for Celtic Heritage Society
VANCOUVER - The Celtic Heritage Society of Canada held their annual general meeting on December 8 at the Hilton Hotel Metrotown in Burnaby. The new board...more
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February 2006
Partake in the Sights & Sounds of Irish Culture at a St. Patrick's Day
VANCOUVER - The Celtic Heritage Society of Canada invites everyone to a gala St. Patrick's dinner and dance on March 17 at the Hellenic...more
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February 2006
Drop in for a Little Taste of Ireland at St. Pat's
LANGLEY - Greg Bowles, the owner of the popular Black Pudding Imports in Langley, has made it a tradition to celebrate Robbie Burns Day and St. Patrick's...more
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February 2006
Professor Tom Devine: A Reawakening of Interest in Scottish History
VANCOUVER - On January 19, the Centre for Scottish Studies at Simon Fraser presented Professor Tom Devine of Aberdeen University for a lecture entitled...more
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February 2006
Winter Harp Teams up with Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir
VANCOUVER - Here's a concert you won't want to miss. Imagine 90 voices joining forces in a Celtic concert with Winter Harp. The acclaimed Vancouver Welsh...more
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February 2006
Spring Drum Major Training Workshop
VANCOUVER - A Spring Drum Major Training workshop will be held in Vancouver at the Bessborough Armoury from April 14 to 16. The instructor will be D.M....more
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February 2006
Next Speaker for Scottish Enlightenment Series: Roger Emerson
VANCOUVER - The "Scottish Enlightenment and Emigration" lecture series sponsored by the Centre for Scottish Studies at Simon Fraser University...more
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February 2006
St. Patrick's Shamrock Dinner Auction
VANCOUVER - St. Patrick's Elementary School will host an auction and dinner on March 3 at 6 PM to benefit the school's students. Open since 1922 alongside...more
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February 2006
Irish Musical Evening on St. Patrick's Day
DELTA - The third annual Irish Musical Evening will be held on St. Patrick's Day in North Delta at the Firehall Centre for the Arts at 11489 - 84th Avenue...more
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February 2006
Unique Opportunity to Study With Celebrated Gaels
SEATTLE - Registration is now open for a rare opportunity to study with leading Scottish Gaelic tradition bearers - harpers, fiddlers, bagpipers, dancers...more
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February 2006
Seattle Irish News Update
IHC MEETING & ST. BRIGID CROSSES
There will be a General Membership Meeting of the Irish Heritage Club on February 12, 6 PM at Assumption Church Hall, 6215 - 33rd Avenue NE, Seattle...more
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December 2005 / January 2006
Get Ready for this Year's CelticFest Vancouver 2006
VANCOUVER - It has been an exciting year at the CelticFest Vancouver Society and Dugg Simpson, the new artistic director, is busy exploring creative ideas...more
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December 2005 / January 2006
Unique Dimensions to De Danaan School Feis
VANCOUVER - Scoil Rince De Danaan, the De Danaan School of Irish Dance, will host its first feis at the Best Western Richmond Inn in Richmond, B.C. on...more
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December 2005 / January 2006
Always a Warm Welcome at Doolin's Irish Pub
VANCOUVER - Doolin's Irish Pub celebrated their third anniversary party on November 17. As usual, the pub was packed and the anniversary bash brought...more
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December 2005 / January 2006
Oireachtas and Mini-Feis 2005 a Huge Success in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Over the weekend of November 11 to 13, Vancouver welcomed the best Irish dancers in Western Canada as they participated in Oireachtas...more
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December 2005 / January 2006
Hogmanay and Burns Suppers at the Scottish Cultural Centre
VANCOUVER - This is one of the busiest times of the year in the Scottish community with preparation underway to celebrate Hogmanay (New Year's Eve) and...more
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December 2005 / January 2006
A Celtic Christmas at the Cambrian Hall
VANCOUVER - On November 30, the Welsh Society of Vancouver presented A Celtic Christmas at the Cambrian and what a superb and entertaining...more
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December 2005 / January 2006
Scottish Country Dancing Classes for Children
Scottish Country Dance children’s classes for boys and girls aged 5-16 years starting January 9 to March 20 from 4 PM to 6 PM at Kerrisdale Community Centre, 5851 West Boulevard...more
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December 2005 / January 2006
Unique Lives and Experiences Lecture Series Presents Mary Robinson
VANCOUVER - Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson will participate in the 2006 Unique Lives and Experiences North America's Foremost Women's Lecture Series presented...more
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December 2005 / January 2006
Seattle-Irish
IRISH WEEK VOLUNTEERS
The next Irish Week planning meeting is at 3 PM on December 11, at Maplewood Church, 19523 84th Avenue West (following the Children's Christmas Party). If you are willing to help in any way...more
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