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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

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

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

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

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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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

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

2009-10 Series to Focus on 'Scottish Music and Dance'

VANCOUVER – After its successful season focussing on 'Scotland Around the Globe'....more

SEATTLE-IRISH NEWS UPDATE By JOHN KEANE

RECENT DEATHS • Catherine Cunningham Merdich, born 1923 in Co. Donegal, died October 9 in Tacoma.....more

ABOUT OUR COVER ARTIST

DEIRDRE Keohane was born in Uranium City, Saskatchewan of Irish-born parents......more

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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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

IRISH WOMEN'S NETWORK

Irish Nobel Laureates to attend Vancouver Peace Summit...more

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

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

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

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

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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IWN Annual Golf Tournament

The Irish Women's Network hosted their annual golf tournament at Mylora Golf Course in Richmond on June 7....more

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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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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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: ....more

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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

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

St. Patricks's Round up

MARY FLYNN, Frank Moore, and Mary's sister Margaret Egan O'Neill visiting from Cork, Ireland....more

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

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

SEATTLE-IRISH NEWS April 2009

CONDOLENCES To Eileen Doohan of Mountlake Terrace whose 92-year-old mother died recently in Co. Donegal. .....more

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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

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. ....more

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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

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

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

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

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

Learn to Speak Irish at Scoil Gaeilge Fáilte Romhat! All are welcome!

Tá teanga na Gaeilge anseo. The Irish language is here....more

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

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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