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July 2010
Legendary B.C. entertainers recognized
Eight people, including The Celtic Connection’s travel writer and longtime radio personality, Dublin-born Dave Abbott...more
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July 2010
Mark Your Calendar Now for the Next Irish Seniors’ Luncheons
The Irish Benevolent Society is pleased to announce two upcoming Irish seniors’ luncheons scheduled for October 21 and December 16....more
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July 2010
Calling All Dancers from the Sixties with the Moore School of Irish Dance
Violet Moore is searching for all members of her first Vancouver dance class who attended at St. Patrick's church basement....more
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July 2010
Cor Godre’r Aran: Celebrated Welsh Choir to Visit Vancouver
Cor Godre’r Aran, one of Wales’ most celebrated male voice choirs, will perform at Shaughnessy Heights United Church on September 10....more
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July 2010
New Irish Network launched at high profile reception in Seattle
On the shores of Lake Washington, at the beautiful home of Rob Short and Emer Dooley...more
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July 2010
SEATTLE IRISH NEWS By JOHN KEANE
RECENT PASSINGS - Mary Theresa Keenan who died in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon on April 27, was a sister of Frank Shriane of Seattle...more
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July 2010
Spirit of Liberty Award for Honorary Irish Consul John Keane
On July 4, John Keane received the Spirit of Liberty Award from U.S. Congressman McDermott at the Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center....more
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July 2010
One Hundred Thousand Welcomes for Michael Collins, the Irish Ambassador to the U.S.
The visit by Ambassador Michael Collins was indeed historic as this was the first official visit by an Irish Ambassador to Washington State since 1987....more
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June 2010
Delta Police Pipe Band Gets the Royal Nod
Delta Police Pipe Band is internationally known for its smart, military bearing and excellence of its musical performance....more
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June 2010
Alistair Pattison: New Pipe Major with the BC Regiment, Irish Pipes and Drums
The B.C. Regiment had a change of command ceremony on April 7 where Alistair Pattison assumed the position of Pipe Major ....more
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June 2010
IRISH WOMEN’S NETWORK Swing a club like Tiger!
Hurry, hurry – there’s only a few days left to register for the IWN golf tournament which will be held on June 13, at 11 AM at Mylora Golf Club at Sidaway, Richmond.....more
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June 2010
Scholarship Award presented to Kate Clark for outstanding achievement
Congratulations to Kate Clark who was presented with a scholarship award on May 10.....more
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June 2010
An invitation to keep the party going with the RSCDS Dancing in the Park
The world came and we had ourselves a party. Vancouver has never seen its like before and now....more
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June 2010
Vancouver Gaelic Choir: Concert presents a repertoire unique on the Lower Mainland
The Vancouver Gaelic Choir has crossed the border from Vancouver into Burnaby. On June 25, the choir will present a concert at 7 PM in the warm and friendly ambiance....more
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June 2010
Popular Choirs Highlight Welsh Society Fall Events
The Vancouver Welsh Society is currently planning a busy fall schedule of events.....more
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June 2010
SEATTLE IRISH NEWS By JOHN KEANE
RECENT PASSINGS • Condolences on the passing of Sister Lorenzo Lyons who died in Limerick. She was the aunt of Seattleites Joey, John and Maria Lyons and of Maeve O’Malley....more
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May 2010
Royal Society of St. George, BC Branch Welcomes Malcolm Parry
The Royal Society of St. George, B.C. Branch held their annual St. George's day celebration of England's Day and Shakespeare's day on April 25....more
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May 2010
SEATTLE IRISH NEWS - MAY 2010 By JOHN KEANE
CONDOLENCES – to Seattle’s Frank Shriane on the death on April 27 of his sister, Mary Theresa Keenan, in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.....more
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April 2010
Nominations Requested for Ireland Monument-Canada
The Ireland Monument-Canada committee continues to seek nominations for individuals or groups for inclusion on side three of the Ireland Monument-Canada....more
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April 2010
Drop in for cúpla focal every Wednesday evening
A group of Irish speakers gather at 7 PM every Wednesday evening at Calhouns Café, 3035 West Broadway (just west of MacDonald) in Vancouver.....more
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April 2010
Irish Mass on March 17
A St. Patrick’s Day ‘An tAifreann i nGaelige’– Irish Mass was celebrated by Rev. Anthony Boniface of Newton Forbes, Longford Town at St. Pius X Church in North Van with over 60 in attendance......more
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April 2010
SEATTLE IRISH NEWS - APRIL 2010 By JOHN KEANE
RECENT PASSINGS • Tess Nicholls, 70, from Co. Leitrim and a sister of Mary Charles of Edmonds, recently died in England....more
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March 2010
Enterprise Ireland and VIBE Networking Reception
Enterprise Ireland and VIBE (Vancouver Irish Business Group) will hold a networking reception on March 25....more
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February 2010
Annual Fundraiser for Crabtree Corner Raised $50,000 for daycare centre
Irish ladies lunched at the 15th annual YWCA Crabtree Corner charity event held at Hy's Encore in downtown Vancouver on December 9....more
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February 2010
A St. Patrick’s Celebration in Maple Ridge
A St. Patrick’s Day celebration and fundraiser will be held on March 12 at the Maple Ridge Golf Course located at 20818 Golf Lane, Maple Ridge....more
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February 2010
A Big Thank You from the Union Gospel Mission
In December Michael Viens, organizer of the annual Danny Burns Memorial Feed the Hungry benefit, presented Kimberly Harmsen....more
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February 2010
The Ireland Monument-Canada needs your help
The Ireland Monument-Canada believes there is a wonderful opportunity available to build the monument in the City of Coquitlam, B.C....more
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February 2010
Mass in Irish on St. Patrick’s Day
The Rev. Anthony Boniface of Newton Forbes, Longford will celebrate mass in Irish at St. Pius X Church....more
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February 2010
Annual Whiskey Tasting Night Hosted by Irish Pipes and Drums
The B.C. Regiment Irish Pipes and Drums’ annual whiskey tasting night was held at the Beatty Street Drill Hall on January 30....more
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February 2010
White Rock Irish Planning 10th Anniversary Celebration
The White Rock Irish Club started out in the year 2000 as an extension of Comhaltas Coetroiri Eireann (a world-wide group involved in the promotion of Irish traditional music and culture).....more
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February 2010
Penk O’Donnell Irish Dancers Enjoy Standing Ovation After Show
The Penk O’Donnell School of Irish Dance presented a sparkling evening of entertainment on January 16.....more
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February 2010
SFU Pipe Band Robbie Burns Dinner: Another Great Success for the Reigning World Champions
The annual SFU Pipe Band Robbie Burns dinner was another huge success for the 2009 World Pipe Band Champions......more
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February 2010
An Evening to Honour Robert Burns Hosted by the Tam O’Shanter Dancers
The Tam O’Shanter Dancers held their annual Robert Burns' dinner, “The Music and Musings of Robert Burns” held at the Star of the Sea Hall in White Rock....more
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February 2010
Annual Robbie Burns Party at the Wolf and Hound
The Wolf and Hound hosted their popular annual Robbie Burns party with another great turnout on January 24. Everything Scottish was featured all day long...haggis optional....more
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February 2010
SEATTLE IRISH NEWS - FEBRUARY 2010 By JOHN KEANE
SEATTLE’S IRISH WEEK 2010, Saturday, February 27 - Irish Soda Bread Cooking Class, 1 PM, St. Patrick’s Church Hall...more
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December 2009
THE WHITE ROCK IRISH CLUB An Active Club with a Warm Welcome for Visitors
The White Rock Irish Club is a very active club and there is always something happening. ....more
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December 2009
Volunteers Still Needed at St. Vincent de Paul Society
On December 5, the St. Vincent de Paul Society held their annual Christmas dinner for the volunteers at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall in Vancouver.....more
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December 2009
Cambrian Anniversary Weekend a great success
The Cambrian Hall 80th Anniversary Welsh Weekend proved to be one of the most successful events in recent years for the Vancouver Welsh Society.....more
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December 2009
DYLAN THOMAS CIRCLE Long-serving vice-president steps down at AGM
The annual general meeting of the Dylan Thomas Circle was held on November 7 ....more
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December 2009
SEATTLE-IRISH NEWS DECEMBER 2009 By JOHN KEANE
RECENT DEATHS • Tom Harnett who died in Bremerton, was born in Co. Limerick in 1930 and came to Seattle in 1951.....more
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November 2009
Irish Olympic Team and Friends Seeking Accommodation in 2010
Stephen Martin, Chief Executive Officer of Olympic Council of Ireland is inquiring about bed and breakfasts or anyone who might be interested in hosting ....more
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November 2009
Irish Ambassador’s Reception: Irish Hospitality at its Best
Dear Editor:
Thank you so much for your kind invitation to attend the event at the Arbutus Club on October 3.....more
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November 2009
2009-10 Series to Focus on 'Scottish Music and Dance'
VANCOUVER – After its successful season focussing on 'Scotland Around the Globe'....more
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November 2009
SEATTLE-IRISH NEWS UPDATE By JOHN KEANE
RECENT DEATHS • Catherine Cunningham Merdich, born 1923 in Co. Donegal, died October 9 in Tacoma.....more
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November 2009
ABOUT OUR COVER ARTIST
DEIRDRE Keohane was born in Uranium City, Saskatchewan of Irish-born parents......more
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October 2009
Get Your Party Piece Ready for the Next Irish Seniors' Luncheon
There have been many enquiries about when the next Irish seniors' luncheon will be held in Vancouver....more
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October 2009
Vancouver Manx Society Established 1908
The Vancouver Manx Society was established in 1908 by a group of people who had emigrated from the Isle of Man....more
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October 2009
Annual Lecture at SFU Centre for Scottish Studies
The St. Andrews and Caledonian Society's annual lecture hosted by Simon Fraser University's Centre for Scottish Studies....more
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October 2009
Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra Fundraiser
The Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra and St. Catherine's Anglican Church will host a joint fundraiser on November 14 and everyone is invited...more
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October 2009
Well-known Welsh conductor returns to the Cambrian Hall
The 2009 Welsh Weekend on November 6-8 will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the building of the Cambrian Hall....more
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October 2009
SEATTLE IRISH NEWS October 2009
CONDOLENCES: To the family of Barbara Zimmer of Puyallup who died on September 4, aged 89....more
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September 2009
A New Direction For Annual Céilí Camp
Céilí Camp 2009 brought exciting new experiences this year along with the old standards for which this festival is known....more
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September 2009
Irish Artwork on Display at Fifth Annual Drift Festival
The fifth annual Drift Festival is back on Main Street on the weekend of October 3-4....more
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September 2009
New Pipers and Drummers Welcomed at Irish Pipes and Drums
The British Columbia Regiment Irish Pipes and Drums is Canada's only army attached Irish Pipe Band and one of only four in the world...more
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September 2009
IRISH WOMEN'S NETWORK
Irish Nobel Laureates to attend Vancouver Peace Summit...more
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September 2009
Penk O'Donnell Dancers: Always on their toes
Congratulations to 24 dancers from the Penk O'Donnell School of Irish Dance who recently competed at the North American Open Championships in Nashville, Tennessee...more
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September 2009
B.C. Highland Dancers Compete in Toronto
B.C. Highland dancers travelled to Toronto the first week of July to participate in the Canadian Championships....more
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September 2009
St. Vincent de Paul Society Annual Volunteer Barbeque
The St. Vincent de Paul Society volunteers are a special dedicated group of men and women who volunteer their time, energy and resources to help feed the homeless and less fortunate in our society....more
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September 2009
Welsh Weekend will celebrate 80th birthday of the Cambrian Hall
The Vancouver Welsh Society is currently busy planning for the 80th Anniversary Welsh Weekend to be held November 6-8.....more
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September 2009
SEATTLE IRISH NEWS September 2009
RECENT AREA DEATHS - Sister Philomena Rosaire Glynn, OSF, 90, died in Tacoma on August 25.....more
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July-Aug 2009
IWN Annual Golf Tournament
The Irish Women's Network hosted their annual golf tournament at Mylora Golf Course in Richmond on June 7....more
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July-Aug 2009
SEATTLE IRISH NEWS By JOHN KEANE
IRISH PICNIC - Seattle's Irish community picnic is July 19, noon to 6 PM, at St. Edward State Park in Kenmore....more
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June 2009
Another Triumph for Delta Police Pipe Band
The second Delta Police Pipe Band Celtic Gala was held at the South Delta Baptist Church on May 9...more
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June 2009
Learn to Dance Scottish in Stanley Park This Summer
Free entertainment in a world class location. No jet-lag and no passport required. Dance Scottish!..more
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June 2009
Cambrian Hall Has Been Home to the Vancouver Welsh Society for 80 Years
This year marks the eightieth anniversary of the building of the Cambrian Hall, the only Welsh hall built specifically for that purpose in North America....more
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June 2009
Welsh Heritage Celebrated in U.S. Pacific NW Summer Events
Several events of interest to the Welsh community are being held this summer in the U.S. Pacific Northwest....more
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June 2009
SEATTLE IRISH NEWS - JUNE 2009 By JOHN KEANE
RECENT DEATHS - Condolences to the families and friends of the following who passed away recently:....more
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May 2009
Irish Graduates Association Welcomes Two Atlantic Ocean Rowers
The Irish Graduates Association dinner will be held on June 6 at the Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club located at Kullahun Drive in Vancouver....more
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May 2009
News Update: Scoil Gaeilge Vancouver
A new session of Irish language classes will resume at Scoil Gaeilge Vancouver beginning May 12 at 7 PM and will extend for 10 weeks. Cost $120 for 10 week session....more
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May 2009
Mark Your Calendar for Next Irish Senior Luncheon
Last December the Celtic Society of Canada hosted a hugely successful luncheon for the Irish seniors in our community....more
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May 2009
IWN: Summer Weather Beckons - Lots to do in the Weeks Ahead!
12TH ANNUAL EUROPEAN FESTIVAL VANCOUVER - The Irish Women's Network will be supporting the Irish presence...more
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May 2009
SEATTLE-IRISH NEWS - MAY 2009 By JOHN KEANE
RECENT DEATHS - Condolences to the families and friends of the following who passed away this past month:
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April 2009
Irish Heritage Society St. Patrick's Celebrations
GEORGE MCDONNELL (vice-president of the Irish Heritage Society) and his wife Teresa who both deserve a lot of credit for their hard work to ensure the success....more
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April 2009
St. Patrick's Parade Vancouver
CARRYING The Celtic Connection banner along West Georgia: Maura De Freitas (publisher/editor of The Celtic Connection) and her husband Jose.....more
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April 2009
St. Patricks's Round up
MARY FLYNN, Frank Moore, and Mary's sister Margaret Egan O'Neill visiting from Cork, Ireland....more
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April 2009
IRISH WOMEN'S NETWORK Smiles Shine through Snow in Parade
It was a brave bunch of women from the Irish Women's Network who turned out to join in the sixth annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Vancouver recently.....more
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April 2009
Welsh Society Events at the Cambrian Hall
Vancouver Welsh Society members have enjoyed an increased number of activities over the past few months due to a very active Social Committee.....more
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April 2009
SEATTLE-IRISH NEWS April 2009
CONDOLENCES To Eileen Doohan of Mountlake Terrace whose 92-year-old mother died recently in Co. Donegal.
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March 2009
A Matchmaker in 1950s Rural Ireland Tells His Story in 'Letters of a Matchmaker'
MC Productions will present the Vancouver premier of Letters of a Matchmaker by J.B. Keane for two nights only on April 24 and 25.....more
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March 2009
SEATTLE IRISH NEWS - MARCH 2009 By JOHN KEANE
CONDOLENCES · The family of Margaret Godfrey who died this past week in Seattle. She was born in Northern Ireland in 1928.
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February 2009
Book Reading by Patricia O'Connor
LADNER-based writer Patricia O'Connor will be reading from her book My Patchwork Life at the Vancouver Central library on February 28 at 1:30 PM in the Peter Kaye Room....more
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February 2009
Full Schedule of Exciting Events Unveiled for CelticFest Vancouver
VANCOUVER - The full schedule is now in place for the biggest and most exciting annual Celtic celebration in western Canada. ...more
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February 2009
IWN Supports Appreciation Night for Celtic Connection on February 14
The Irish Women's Network is co-ordinating a silent auction for the Sweetheart's Ball, an appreciation night for The Celtic Connection ...more
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February 2009
IWN - Nollaig na mBan:They Danced Until Midnight
The Irish Women's Network of British Columbia (IWN) held their annual Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas) dinner on January 10 at the Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside...more
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February 2009
Second Annual Australia Day Celebrated at Mahony and Sons
On January 24, Mahony and Sons Public House, which is located in the University of British Columbia area of Vancouver, celebrated their second annual Australia Day...more
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February 2009
Learn to Speak Irish at Scoil Gaeilge Fáilte Romhat! All are welcome!
Tá teanga na Gaeilge anseo. The Irish language is here....more
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February 2009
A Memorable Celebration for the 250th Burns Anniversary
On January 31 over 180 dancers, family members and friends gathered at the Scottish Cultural Centre....more
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February 2009
SEATTLE IRISH NEWS FEBRUARY 2009 By JOHN KEANE
CONDOLENCES · To the family of Sister Ann Patrick Deegan, O.P. from Co. Laois, a Dominican Sister for 65 years who died in Seattle....more
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