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Irish Person Of The Year Giving back from Tipp to TIP!
Geraldine Browne, Toronto’s 2019 Irish Person of the Year, was born in the townland of Knockavilla, a small village approximately 7 miles from the Rock of Cashel and 3 miles from Dundrum, Co Tipperary. Geraldine is the third youngest of 11 siblings – 6 boys and 5 girls – born to Peter and Kitty Browne. […]
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Solheim Cup 2019: Everything You Need to Know
Thinking about making a trip to the Solheim Cup 2019? Great stuff! The event is gearing up to be the golfing spectacular that we’ll be talking about for years to come. Find out everything you need to know before the event with this handy guide, including dates and times, travel information, ideas for fun things […]
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Fantastic arts and culture events in 2018
Do you know what kind of entertainment you like, but not where to go and see it in Scotland? Then you’re in the right place! Scotland is the perfect stage for all kinds of events, so here’s a round-up of just some of what you can experience this year, including music, theatre, dance, art and […]
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Raise a glass at a Scottish Whisky Festival in 2019
We love a good whisky festival here in Scotland. It’s no wonder – after all, the term ‘whisky’ comes from the Gaelic uisge beatha, which translates as the ‘water of life’. And anything called the ‘water of life’ must be worthy of a bit of a celebration, surely? We’ve put together a list of great […]
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Christmas in Whistler
Are you dreaming of a Canadian white Christmas? If so, head for the mountains of British Columbia where you’ll find the magical alpine resort of Whistler. Bursting with festive cheer and an abundance of snow-filled fun, there’s something for all ages and interests on and off the Whistler slopes. Here’s our essential guide to enjoying Christmas in Whistler. Essential Christmas Holiday Events Orphan’s […]
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Vancouver is about to get a whole lot greener…
Vancouver Irish Film Festival (VIRFF), takes place over three nights in the heart of British Columbia’s biggest city. Vancouver has a long history of welcoming people from across the island of Ireland – indeed, the Irish Ambassador to Canada, Jim Kelly, recently estimated that there are as many as 15,000 Irish-born people living in the […]
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The 29th Annual Cork Association of Ontario Dinner Dance!
The 29th Annual Cork Association of Ontario Dinner Dance was held on October 13th at St. Bonaventure’s Hall in Toronto. The event was another very enjoyable evening, with guests representing people from the many counties of Ireland who now live in the greater Toronto area. The attendees were welcomed by Association President John Cawley, who […]
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Spooky Halloween events taking place across Scotland
There’s a chill in the air and I don’t just mean the temperatures outside are getting cooler. Halloween is nearly here. We take it very seriously in Scotland, with ancient traditions and superstitions living on. What will you be doing on All Hallows’ Eve? Cowering under the covers? We hope not, because we’ve come up with […]
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Pitch Perfect Performances! Summerside’s New Celtic Performing Arts Centre Uses Science to Accentuate Its Sensational Acoustics
It’s a technological marvel that not only celebrates all the disciplines taught at the College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada, but represents the next chapter of cranking up the quality as well as the volume in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Behind seemingly insignificant or merely decorative details – from the curves in […]
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THE GREAT UNVEILING
The Great Unveiling; On Saturday, October 13th @11 am the official unveiling of four newly-named laneways, in commemoration of BLOOM ON THE BEACH – an odyssey that has taken place in Toronto’s eastern beachfront community every ‘Bloomsday’ since 1992 – an annual pilgrimage which happens in cities worldwide with recitations and music paying tribute to […]