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December 2008
SEATTLE IRISH NEWS DECEMBER 2008
By JOHN KEANE....more
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December 2008
My Whirlwind Visit to Seattle: Part II
I stopped in to Mick Kelly's Irish Pub and Restaurant in Burien, which is located close to Sea Tac Airport...more
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November 2008
Feed the Hungry Benefit: The Celtic FUNdraiser Event of the Season
The seventh annual Danny Burns Memorial Feed the Hungry Benefit will be held on December 14 at 4 PM at the Wolf and Hound located at 3617 West Broadway in Vancouver....more
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November 2008
IRISH WOMEN'S NETWORK Next Event: Wine and Cheese
The Irish Women's Network (IWN) is up and running again after a long summer break...more
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November 2008
SEATTLE-IRISH NEWS By JOHN KEANE
CONDOLENCES To the family of Ann Williams Bush who died recently in Seattle. Ann was a long-time advocate and fundraiser for the Glencree Reconciliation Center in Co. Wicklow....more
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November 2008
Some Great Irish Pubs, Shops and Restaurants
I Visited During My Whirlwind Visit to Seattle
I recently took a flying visit to Seattle to visit some old friends of The Celtic Connection and meet some new ones....more
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October 2008
Great Weather and Music for the British Invasion
On September 13, Colleen and I joined hundreds of others in White Rock and the surrounding area for the second annual British Invasion and Uptown Block Party....more
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October 2008
New Route Down Georgia Street for Vancouver St. Patrick's Day Parade
VANCOUVER - Rita Albano the executive producer of Celtic Fest Vancouver Society has announced a change in the parade route....more
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October 2008
SFU Pipe Band Turned Down by VANOC
VANCOUVER - In last month's issue of The Celtic Connection, we reported about the outstanding achievements of the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band....more
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October 2008
SEATTLE-IRISH NEWS - OCTOBER 2008
To husband Murdock, son Murry, daughters Bridget, Kit, Mimi and their families, on the death the last week of September of Mary Ellen MacPherson...more
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September 2008
Irish Heritage Society Participate in Langley's International Festival
LANGLEY - Over 60 countries were represented at this year's seventh annual International Festival in Langley ....more
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September 2008
Busy Year Ahead for Irish Women's Network
VANCOUVER - The executive committee of the Irish Women's Network has returned to work full of energy and has a full programme of activities planned for the year ahead.....more
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September 2008
Scots Raise Funds for Worth Cause
VANCOUVER - On August 9 the Sons of Scotland Benevolent Association hosted its first annual Tartan Stroll in support of the B.C. Branch of the Kidney Foundation....more
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September 2008
Can You Spare Some Time? St. Vince de Paul Society Needs Help
VANCOUVER - The St. Vincent de Paul Society volunteers are a special dedicated group of men and women....more
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September 2008
Joint Choir Concert Promises a Feast of Choral Singing
VANCOUVER - The eagerly anticipated joint concert by the Llanelli Male Choir and the Vancouver Orpheus Male Choir....more
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September 2008
SEATTLE-IRISH September 2008 By JOHN KEANE
To the family of Gerard McElholm who died recently in Tukwila....more
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September 2008
Silver Ring Choir of Bath On Tour in Western Canada
One of the most successful British choirs is back on tour in Western Canada this September....more
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July 2008
Tragic Motorcycle Accident in California
Leaves Local Man in Critical Condition
If you are a frequent visitor of The Wolf & Hound then I'm sure you know their manager Natalie quite well....more
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July 2008
Irish Women's Network B.C.
A Look Back to Look Forward - Celebrating 10 Years
This has been a busy and rewarding year for the Irish Women's Network B.C.....more
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July 2008
SEATTLE-IRISH NEWS July/August 2008
CONDOLENCES To family of Patrick Joseph Dolan who died recently in Napa, California.....more
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June 2008
Vancouver Bids a Fond Farewell
to Outgoing British Consul
VANCOUVER - We wish to bid a fond farewell to Martin Cronin who will be leaving his current position as British Consul
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June 2008
B.C. Highland Games: A Fabulous Day of Great Entertainment
VANCOUVER - The United Scottish Cultural Society will present the B.C. Highland Games and Scottish Festival on June 28 ...more
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June 2008
You're Invited to Dance in the Park
With the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
VANCOUVER - Summer in the city, and Scottish Country Dancing returns to Stanley Park on June 9 ...more
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June 2008
SEATTLE IRISH NEWS By JOHN KEANE
CONDOLENCES - To Austin Dwyer of Mukilteo whose brother William died recently in England....more
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May 2008
CeltFest 2008 Vancouver Island - A Dream Come True!
NANAIMO - They grew up on opposite sides of Canada and it wasn't until they met and were eventually married that CeltFest organizers René and Carolyn Cusson discovered that they shared a common dream...more
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May 2008
Another Step Forward for Irish Cultural Centre
VANCOUVER - Plans for a new Irish cultural centre and senior's project to be located at 208 - 83rd Avenue in Langley...more
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May 2008
Vancouver Girl Wins Edmonton 'Rose' Title
EDMONTON - On May 3, a full house at the Edmonton Sports and Social Society celebrated this year's selection of their representative for the Rose of Tralee Festival....more
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May 2008
Gaberlunzie Will Entertain at the 2008 B.C. Highland Games
VANCOUVER - The annual B.C. Highland Games are always held on the last Saturday in June, at the Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam....more
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May 2008
Gaelic Vocalists, Fiddlers, Harpers, Bagpipers Embrace Living Tradition in Concert
SEATTLE, WA - Embrace a rich living tradition and surround yourself with Scottish Gaeldom's leading musical talents....more
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May 2008
SEATTLE IRISH NEWS MAY 2008 By JOHN KEANE
CONDOLENCES to Irish Heritage Club Board Member Kathleen Anderson on the recent death of her father....more
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April 2008
CelticFest Vancouver 2008 Celebrates their Biggest and Best Year
VANCOUVER - One of Vancouver's best-loved entertainment events wrapped for a fifth great year, with a new title sponsor and was the biggest and best year ever!...more
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April 2008
Standing Room Only at Sellout Revue
VANCOUVER - "My grandfather used to know Percy French;" "My uncle was best friends with Percy;" and so the stories came out, swallowtail coats and all!...more
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April 2008
A Multi-Talented Champion
VANCOUVER - What do Irish dancing and speed skating have in common? Michelle MacKay's fast feet...more
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April 2008
The Great Irish Stew Challenge: Tough Competition for First Place
WHITE ROCK - On March 9 the Great Irish Stew Challenge took place in the courtyard just outside the Celtic Treasure Chest Shop and Bakery in White Rock...more
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April 2008
Benefit for The Celtic Society of Canada
VANCOUVER - The Celtic Society of Canada was honoured to welcome acclaimed author Peter Behrens for a book reading of his novel The Law of Dreams....more
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April 2008
A Great Weekend of Scottish Music and Scottish Country Dancing
VANCOUVER - In early May, Vancouver is the place to be for enthusiasts of Scottish Country Dancing and its music.....more
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April 2008
Gaelic Vocalists, Fiddlers, Harpers, Bagpipers Embrace Living Tradition in Concert
SEATTLE, WA - Embrace a rich living tradition. Surround yourself with Scottish Gaeldom's leading musical talents sharing the stage in a rare North American appearance......more
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April 2008
The 100th Anniversary of the Gaelic Society of Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Scottish Gaels in the Vancouver area will mark an important milestone on May 3 at the Scottish Cultural Centre to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Gaelic Society of Vancouver....more
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April 2008
Vancouver Proclaims Tartan Day
THE City of Vancouver passed a motion to officially recognize April 6 as Tartan Day.....more
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April 2008
ST. PATRICK'S DAY 2008 VANCOUVER ROUNDUP
VANCOUVER - In many cities St. Patrick's is now a week-long event, and it takes two weeks to recover.....more
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April 2008
SEATTLE IRISH NEWS APRIL 2008 By JOHN KEANE
2008 IRISH WEEK - We had what can only be described as a fantastic St. Patrick's Day celebration in Seattle this year!....more
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March 2008
Alan Jones Entertains the Dylan Thomas Circle
VANCOUVER - The Dylan Thomas Circle welcomed Alan Jones back to the Cambrian Hall on February 22 to give a talk on some of the poet's work....more
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March 2008
Local Youth to Compete in Belfast
VANCOUVER - More than 4,000 competitors are expected to make their way to Belfast this month to participate in the World Championships of Irish Dance...more
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March 2008
Seattle's Society of the Friendly
Sons of St. Patrick Annual Banquet
John Costello Jr. is the president of the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in Seattle...more
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February 2008
St. Patrick's Day Party at The ACT Featuring Will Millar
MAPLE RIDGE - The ACT Theatre will present a St. Patrick's Day Party on March 15, featuring Will Millar
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February 2008
Vancouver Celtic Festival: 5 Years of Celebration - 5 Millennia of Inspiration
VANCOUVER - Tickets go on sale February 6 for the fifth annual Edgewater Casino CelticFest Vancouver, to be held from March 12 to 16....more
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February 2008
Annual Fundraiser for Irish Pipes and Drums
VANCOUVER - The BC Regiment (DCO) Irish Pipes & Drums invites everyone to attend their annual scotch tasting event....more
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February 2008
IRISH WOMEN'S NETWORK Nollaig na mBan Celebration
VANCOUVER - Over 90 women gathered to celebrate Nollaig na mBan (Irish Women's Little Christmas) along with the 10th anniversary....more
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February 2008
A Celtic New Year: A First Class Show
N. VANCOUVER - The nasty weather on January 26 did not deter the many lovers of Irish music and dance from attending 'A Celtic New Year' concert....more
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February 2008
February is the Month to Remember St. Brigid
THIS stained glass window representing Ireland's St. Brigid was commissioned for St. Mary's Anglican church....more
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February 2008
Steve McVittie: Vancouver's St. Patrick's Day Parade Marshal
VANCOUVER - Steve McVittie has been the St. Patrick's Day parade marshal for the past four years....more
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February 2008
Seattle News
CONDOLENCES To Bernadette O'Mahony, Principal of Seattle's St. George Parish School, whose mother Peg O'Leary died last month in Co. Cork....more
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