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LEGENDARY IRISH SINGER MARY BLACK’s FINAL NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Midland Cultural Centre is thrilled to present Mary Black for the ONLY Canadian date on her final North American concert tour! Considered Ireland’s premiere female vocalist, Mary Black will be performing songs that span her lifelong career during this concert. Black has released 11 studio albums, all of which have achieved platinum sales status and […]
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ABOUT WHISKY AND THE HISTORY OF SCOTCH MALT WHISKY
Whisky, Scotland’s national drink, has been lovingly crafted throughout the country for centuries. There’s over 100 working distilleries operating today (and counting!), each making whisky in their own unique way. Learn more about the different types of whisky, find out how malt whisky is made and discover the history of this illustrious golden spirit. TYPES […]
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A Weave of Ice and Fire
Beautiful tapestry showcases Northern Ireland’s links with Game of Thrones® Game of Thrones® season 7 has finally hit the screens. Northern Ireland is one of the main filming locations for the hit TV series, and to immortalise the unforgettable series locations, from Winterfell to the Iron Islands, Tourism Ireland has unveiled a giant, 77-metre long, […]
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Grianán of Aileach – Temple of the Sun
One of the most spectacular ancient monuments in Ireland has to be the Stone Fort known as ‘Grianán of Aileach’. Situated on the peak of Mt. Greenan on the Inishowen Peninsula in Co. Donegal. On a clear day you can see up to five counties from this monument and it is aligned with sunrise on […]
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The 2017 Fergus Scottish Festival Lineup Will Leave You Tickled Tartan…
The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games is celebrating 72 years of Celtic contributions to 150 years of Canadian culture throughout the weekend of August 11th-13th in the beautiful, historic town of Fergus, Ontario. In honour of this incredible achievement you will enjoy a line-up of events filled with pipes, plaid, and pageantry… musical acts vary […]
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Heavenly highways: Five top road trips across the island of Ireland
The beautiful landscapes of the island of Ireland offer the road trip of a lifetime around every corner. Here’s just five that are sure to get your motor running. 1. The Wild Atlantic Way At over 2,500 km long, and stretching from Malin Head in County Donegal to Kinsale in County Cork, this spectacular […]
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Experience Canada Day Like Never Before!
Get ready to celebrate Canada Day like never before! Today, the Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, revealed details of the three-day-long Canada Day festivities taking place in Canada’s Capital Region. From June 30 to July 2, an array of incredible activities and performances will take place at three official sites: Parliament Hill, […]
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Toronto’s Waterfront Comes Alive for Canada’s 150th at the Redpath Waterfront Festival
Celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary at the annual Redpath Waterfront Festival (RWF) presented by Billy Bishop Airport this Canada Day weekend, July 1-3. The waterfront will come to life with interactive shows and entertainment, food, drink, shopping, games and much more in two beautiful parks: Sherbourne Common and HTO Park. This year, the Redpath Waterfront Festival […]
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Mississauga Goes for Guinness World Record with Canada 150 Birthday Card
Mississauga, Ontario might be the new Guinness World Record holder for the world’s longest greeting card. Today, 39 – 4’x 8′ panels of the City’s Canada 150 Birthday Card were joined together to create the huge birthday card. The card was assembled at Mississauga Celebration Square as part of the Guinness World Record attempt and […]
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RCMP in Ottawa snap unique photo for Canada 150
Nearly 600 employees and veterans of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) participated today in a unique photo at the Museum of History. This impressive photo comes after more than 100 Mounties in red serge posed earlier this month with a giant Canadian flag on Capilano Suspension Bridge in British Columbia. RCMP in Ottawa decided […]