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Disney + to premiere music docu-special on U2’s Bono and The Edge
“Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, with Dave Letterman” captures Dave Letterman on his first visit to Dublin to hang out with Bono and The Edge in their hometown. On March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, and coinciding with the highly anticipated new release from U2, “Songs of Surrender”, Disney+ will premiere a music docu-special that […]
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Is the Irish language having a ‘moment’?
Following the whirlwind success of Oscar© nominated Irish film An Cailín Ciúin, why not immerse yourself in Irish culture and language with The Trailblazery’s Scoil Scairte, or ‘Hedge School’. The online event will journey into the heart and soul of Irish culture, heritage and language. It will focus on the inspirational people and places of […]
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Pancake Day ~get that lemon and sugar, or whatever floats your boat!
Ingredients – 300g plain flour 4 eggs, lightly beaten 500ml milk butter 60ml lemon juice, approx 2 tablespoons caster sugar, approx Instructions Sift the flour into a bowl. Combine the eggs and milk then add to the flour. Mix until the batter is smooth then cover and leave to stand for 30 minutes. Lightly grease […]
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Bound For Canada
Thursday, March 9th, 7pm, Winter Garden Theatre, TorontoBuy Tickets Here With music composed by the esteemed Odhrán Ó Casaide, Bound For Canada is an acknowledgement of the 175th anniversary of the perilous journey taken in 1847 by thousands of Irish Famine Migrants. The musical piece, created exclusively for Canada Ireland Foundation, also celebrates the compassion […]
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Canada Ireland Talk
Imbolc 2023 Canada Ireland Talk Imbolc 2023 Wednesday, February 1st, 5pm, Free Online EventRegister Here In celebration of Imbolc Canada Ireland Foundation is bringing together Her Excellency, Nancy Smyth, Canada’s Ambassador to Ireland and The Honourable Catherine McKenna for a conversation about women in leadership. Ambassador Nancy Smyth, is a career Canadian Foreign Affairs professional and public […]
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Connacht Fleadh Events
A major Fleadh Festival programme of events is planned for the centre of the town during the week leading into the Fleadh. PRO Eamonn Walsh said “We plan to make the Connacht Fleadh in Ballina a mini All-Ireland Fleadh with a 10 day festival programme running from June 23rd – July 2nd 2023. Walsh added […]
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Eamonn Ceannt’s Uilleann Pipes secured for Connacht Fleadh in Ballina
Eamonn Ceannt’s set of Uilleann Pipes will be transported from the Curragh Camp Military Museum on June 28th and put on display for the Connacht Fleadh in Ballina, and if there is a requirement for this most historical set of Uilleann Pipes to be played, this will be facilitated. Ceannt’s grand-niece Mary Gallagher will present […]
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Ireland set to honour St Brigid and celebrate spring
A new public holiday in February jointly celebrates St Brigid and the Celtic festival of Imbolc, which marks the beginning of spring. Traditionally, St Brigid’s Day and Imbolc are marked in Ireland on 1 February, but the new public holiday will fall annually on the first Monday of February (6 February this year). The holiday […]
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Embrace a new adventure in Northern Ireland
Bursting with top-class experiences to satisfy every interest, Northern Ireland always has something new to offer. Delve into history, learn some Celtic skills, commune with nature or savour some fine food – whatever your passion you’ll find that Northern Ireland delivers. Soak up some Celtic vibesStep into Armagh’s ancient past on the Unearthing Macha guided walking tour. […]
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Irish National Stud scoops top visitor experience
The Irish National Stud & Gardens in County Kildare has won a top international award for its ground-breaking Irish Racehorse Experience. The Irish National Stud & Gardens in Ireland’s Ancient East is one of the island’s treasures. A unique attraction of outstanding natural beauty and home to some of the most magnificent horses in the world, it […]