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Why I bothered to Learn Irish
I was born and raised in Australia and I came to Ireland and began learning Irish in my thirties. I consider myself to be extremely lucky to have had the opportunity to learn it. While I’m a long way from being articulate ‘as Gaeilge’ I am for the most part beyond the pain barrier that […]
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Galway City
With a youthful population and a bohemian spirit, Galway’s charms are best enjoyed by strolling the city lanes and soaking up the atmosphere. There’s plenty to keep sightseers happy, too 1. Shop for some traditional Celtic jewellery Call in and watch Jonathan Margetts tinkering with rings in Thomas Dillon’s shop. He’s an expert on the […]
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The Jacobite
The Jacobite steam train service in the Highlands of Scotland, is provided by West Coast Railways and is arguably one of the most scenic and spectacular rail journeys in the world. The steam train service to Mallaig was re-introduced in 1984 to encourage tourism and the service was originally known as “The West Highlander”, but […]
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A Lane in Her Name
For Toronto’s Irish community the name Peggy Delaney was, and still is, synonymous with grace, energy, class, tenacity, compassion, generosity & spirit. Although gone 6 years now, it is her lively spirit that remains with us and continues to bring a smile or make one laugh out loud in recounting stories of her. And with […]
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North American Festival of Wales.
The North American Festival of Wales will be held in Calgary, Alberta September 1-4, 2016. Come check out the festivities.
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Come Dance with us.
The Irish dance festival is the first of its kind in Ireland. Irish dance enthusiasts, children and adults from all over the world are invited to spend a week learning from some of the worlds best dance masters, connecting with fellow lovers of irish dance and immersing themselves in Irish culture and heritage. This will […]
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Qristina & Quinn Bachand Ontario Tour!
West Coasters Qristina & Quinn Bachand have proven to be quinn-tessential to Canada’s contribution to the world stage, garnering a mantle-packing collection of awards and recognition that thrust them to the top of the international Celtic music world. With Qristina’s shimmering vocals and inspirational fiddling and teen Quinn’s old–soul mastery of all things stringed, this […]
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The Irish are Coming!
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 years in the Island of Ireland. The president of Ireland has encouraged all Irish Worldwide to celebrate the centenary, […]
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The 2016 North American Festival of Wales
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. The festival is held over Labor Day weekend (the weekend before the first Monday in September) as it’s a national holiday both in […]
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Ireland Pavilion
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 Ireland Pavilion who finished 3rd in the Top Compliance Awards in their first year! Opening Night Ceremony, May 27, 7:30 pm […]