On July 15 2016 the fighting Irish take on the Canadians in what will be a world class armature competition. 2016 is the Centenary on the Irish uprising that ultimately led to peace in more recent yea...
This year the Welsh of the North American community will celebrate the 85th National GymanfaGanu. Started in 1929, the gymanfaganu has turned into a 4 day event, celebrating Wales in North America. Th...
The Ireland Pavilion located at The Hershey Center – Sportszone (Lobby) is sure to be a show stopper at this year’s Carassauga: Mississauga’s Festival of Cultures! This will be the 2nd Year for The Ir...
Enda Keane, was born in Belfast but it wasn’t until some years after his family moved to Canada that he first tried Irish dancing. It all started at a festival on the Lakeshore near Humber Campus, Ont...
OIDEAS GAEL The ever-increasing interest in Ireland’s language and culture both nationally and internationally, has made Gleann Cholm Cille and Gleann Fhinne in Donegal, the holiday destination of cho...
It was five months before the World Irish Dance Championships and, like every other day I was in the dance studio, working away. I was alone, getting in the last days of practice before the Canadian C...
Roast Lamb with Rosemary & Garlic I love using the classic combo of garlic & rosemary to flavour lamb. An easy side dish to serve alongside the roast lamb is simply braised baby gem, with peas...
Mikado Coconut Cream Cake When I was growing up, if Mikado biscuits were in the house, they didn’t last long. This cake is a small homage to them with a light sponge layered with jam, covered with a s...
St Pats GAA Club kicked off our 2016 season with a major fundraising event at Quinn’s Steakhouse in April. The Annual Quiz and Raffle night is a highlight on the Toronto calendar for many inside and o...
The Calgary Fianna Gaa was established by Patrick Mansfield in 2014 and ever since this little club has gone from strength to strength. With seven committee members and Paddy at the helm it has been a...