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Highland Games – Bagpipes & Drums
For many, one of the most memorable sights of the Highland games is the massed bands, when hundreds of pipers and drummers from different groups come together to play and march in unison. Look out for the solo piping competitions too, where competitors play in a range of styles, including the slow, stately and complex […]
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Join Us Singing Molly Malone through the streets of TO!
Celtic Canada will be singing through the streets of TO…and we want you to sing with us…. join us for the craic as we sing a favourite Irish song… Molly Malone… Going Live in the Streets of Toronto this St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 19th starting at Noon. Like us on Facebook/Twitter post you and your […]
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Ireland A New Gateway To Europe!
Simon Coveney chose Canada – and he’s hoping Canada chooses Ireland. And, if things go his way, Fine Gael, Ireland’s ruling party, may choose him. Waiting in the departure lounge of Ottawa’s airport for his return flight to Toronto, on the afternoon of Saturday, March 11, when the leadership question is posed, over the phone, […]
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Socks in the Frying Pan!
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The 2017 Ottawa Rose Selection has Arrived!
Join The Rose of Tralee Ottawa Center this SUNDAY at the Irish Ambassador’s Official Residence for an afternoon of entertainment with Rose Applicant on-stage interviews and party pieces. Live music. Light Reception. Cocktail attire encouraged. Date: Sunday March 12th Time: 3-6pm Location: The Official Residence of the Irish Ambassador to Canada, 291 Park Road Admission: […]
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Rhythm of the Dance
This St. Patrick’s Day, celebrate Ireland with a live band and twenty-two dancers in this thrilling showcase from the National Dance Company of Ireland. A perfect starter for your weekend celebrations! March 17 | 7:30PM Sony Centre For The Performing Arts, 1 Front Street East, Toronto 1-855-872-SONY (7669) | sonycentre.ca
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2017 Irish Person of The Year Toronto ~ Colm Wilkinson ~ Gallery
Colm Wilkinson, honoured at a lunch on Sunday March 5th, at the Toronto downtown Hilton as Toronto 2017 Irish Person of the Year, Colm Wilkinson also known as C. T. Wilkinson, is an Irish-Canadian Tenor and Actor, best known for originating the role of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables (in the West End and Broadway) and […]
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Irish Flag Raising at Toronto City Hall 2017
The Irish Flag was raised at Toronto City Hall Sunday, March 5th @ 11:00 a.m by Mr. Gerry Hurley. This tradition marks the arrival of St. Patrick’s Day! Recognizing the significant contributions made by the Irish community to celebrate cultural heritage and rich traditions with a month long calendar of popular events within the Irish […]
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My Ireland, Stephen James Smith
St. Patrick’s Festival commissioned Irish poet and playwright, Stephen James Smith to pen a poem in response to the Festival theme for 2017 which he has entitled ‘My Ireland’
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Annual Luncheon at The Heart & Crown
On March 10, the Heart and Crown will be hosting its annual Irish Canadian Luncheon to kick off Saint-Patrick’s Week and celebrate the strong and longstanding relationship between the Irish and Canadians while raising funds for charities. This year, all funds raised will be distributed between two important charities: Bruyère Foundation here in Ottawa and […]