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Ireland’s Call
It was in the air, from the moment of landing at O’Hare. The throngs of people in the morning hours, coming and going. Many had the hats, shirts and souvenirs of The Cubies momentous come from behind win against Cleveland to clinch the World Series. Thankfully, with carry on luggage, it was a speedy process […]
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Irish Style
Gone are the days when Irish knitted sweaters were just about keeping warm. While of course this has not changed, nowadays they are a style statement and this year we are seeing very versatile pieces and interesting shapes for both men and women. The traditional patterns are now emerging with modern influence due to inspiration […]
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Enterprise Ireland Welcomes CETA
After more than six years of negotiation, The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was signed in Brussels last month by Justin Trudeau and senior EU officials. CETA is a bi-lateral partnership that seeks to grow trade between both parties, valued at approximately €63 billion in 2015. As a member of the EU, Irish firms […]
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Montreal’s Irish Community
Montreal’s Irish community is deep rooted and steeped in tradition & heritage. Each year this heritage is demonstrated in North America’s longest consecutively running St Patrick’s parade. Although the parade is the culmination of nearly two months of celebrations shared with the whole of Montreal the traditions of the Irish community in Montreal run deeper. […]
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Dublin A Breath of Fresh Air
Visiting Dublin is like taking a great big breath of fresh air. Always invigorating, this Viking city is at once modern and historic, exciting and relaxing. No wonder Lonely Planet chose the city as one of the world’s top 10 cities to visit in 2016! But how will your Dublin adventure begin? Dublin: unmissable experiences […]
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Damian McGinty talks Celtic Thunder, Glee and Going Solo
Damian McGinty has accomplished more than most do in a lifetime before his 24th birthday. At the young age of 14, McGinty got his big break performing with Celtic Thunder, a traditional Irish music group. His career began to skyrocket from there, as he won the reality television show, The Glee Project, in 2011. After […]
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The Finest Celtic Event
America’s Oldest CELTIC City celebrates its heritage with arguably the finest Celtic event in the United States, featuring Celtic music, St. Patrick Day Parade, Highland Games, Celtic shopping & food, and much more. Today, over half the residents of St. Augustine proudly claim Irish, Scottish, Welsh or other Celtic ancestry. And every year more lads […]
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The Irish Benevolent Society of London & Area – A Brief History
139 years ago, on March 12th, 1877 in London, Ontario, Canada, a small group of Irish born and others of Irish descent from different religions and politics organized The Irish Benevolent Society of London. The Catholics belonged to the St Patrick’s Benevolent Society and the Protestants came from various local Orange Lodges. Its purpose was, […]
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International Festival of Authors
The 2016 International Festival of Authors (IFOA) featured some brilliant Irish talent. Five contemporary writers including Catriona Crowe, Emma Donoghue, Julie Morrissy, Paul Muldoon and Ciaran O’Rourke were invited to the festival to speak and share their work and ideas, allowing the audience to explore Irish literature and culture. Celtic Canada was fortunate enough to […]
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The 12 Pubs of Christmas
On the first day of Christmas my true love said to me, “Let’s go to the pub, love.” It’s a Friday evening chilled to the bone, you decide it would be a fantastic night for a pub visit. You imagine the warm and welcoming atmosphere; the pub banter, delicious comfort food and a beer to […]