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The 159th Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festiva The 159th Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival will once again be held at Topaz Park on May 21 and 22, 2022! ☘️☘️ Highlights of the Games weekend include: - Pipe Bands (including Grade 1 SFU Pipe Band) - Canadian Invitational Drum Major Challenge - International Heavy Events Challenge (Men and Women) - Strathcona Mounted Troop - Highland and Irish Dance - Celtic Music (local bands performing throughout the weekend) - Clan and Society Tents, Heritage Performers and Artisans - Games Gala Performance (Inaugural Saturday evening performance) - Celtic Vendors, Food Court, Adult beverage service - Whisky and Wine Tasting Schools There will also be a GAA Tournament with free admission at the University of Victoria. This will includes both men's and women's football, hurling and camogie. 🧤🥅 ➡️ Click here for more information and for a calendar of events: https://bit.ly/3LmTUoc
Check out the latest Irish in BC newsletter!☘️ Check out the latest Irish in BC newsletter!☘️ We’ve listed lots of upcoming events in the community including I/CAN's career resources seminar, the Victoria Highland Games, Ardbeg Day at The Irish Heather, ICCCVan's 2022 Summer Trade Fest, and more! Download here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3wG1VPQ Sign up for future newsletters here ➡️ http://irishinbc.ca/newsletter-signup/
🇮🇪 Cúpla Focal ☘️ This week's Irish Ph 🇮🇪 Cúpla Focal ☘️ This week's Irish Phrase is... Is maith an scéalaí an aimsir = Only time will tell ⌛ 🗣️ (iss mawh on shh-k-lee on am-sure)
Ardbeg gears up for a celebration, launching its l Ardbeg gears up for a celebration, launching its latest punk rock limited edition: ARDCORE!🤘 Calling all rabble-rousing mass of fans to rock up for the loudest event in the whisky calendar @theirishheather. 📅 Saturday, June 4th at 3.00pm – 7.00pm 📍 The Irish Heather Shebeen, 248 East Georgia Street, Vancouver 🏷️ $10 🎟️ Purchase your tickets here: https://bit.ly/39fCzA2
The Story of the Irish in BC Spotlight Story: The The Story of the Irish in BC Spotlight Story: The Mulrooney Family💚 Meet Mary & John Mulrooney!☘️ Within days of arriving to Canada, John began school with a class of Grade 7’s in Terrace. Mary was immediately urged to fill a nursing need and was given a uniform and a UBC nurse graduate’s cap to start immediately. Canada has been John and Mary's home now for 54 years, enjoying the outdoor life of gardening, fishing, camping, hiking, sailing and other water sports. They feel blessed with the opportunities life has given them both in Ireland and in Canada. 🇮🇪 🇨🇦 📖 Read more about John and Mary’s story here >> irishinbc.ca/story-of-irish-in-bc/listing/mulrooney-family/
Inviting all Irish women and friends to the IWN Sp Inviting all Irish women and friends to the IWN Spring Gathering!🌸 It’s an opportunity to gather again with friends, meet some new women and connect with each other. 📅 Sunday, May 15th at 11.30am – 1.30pm 📍 Johnnie Fox’s Irish Pub, 1601 Main Street, Vancouver There will be a complimentary mimosa on arrival, door prizes and a 50/50 draw!🥂 Check out Johnnie’s Brunch Menu – they will have plenty of brown soda bread and Irish tea on the go! Donations for door prizes are welcomed – email <irishwomensnetwork@gmail.com> ✨ REGISTER HERE >> www.surveymonkey.com/r/IWNSpringGathering
Join Vancouver Queer Irish for a EUROVISION 2022 F Join Vancouver Queer Irish for a EUROVISION 2022 FINALS VIEWING PARTY!🎉🎶 Tickets $35 each include entertainment, lunch and a drink! Hosted by Jasmihn Rice and Kara Juku. Partial proceeds of the event will benefit @vanqueerirish 💗🌈 📅 Saturday, May 14 from 11:30am – 4:00pm 📍 The Junction, 1138 Davie Street, Vancouver V6E 4L7 ✨ REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3vYQZfH
The Consulate General of Ireland in Vancouver woul The Consulate General of Ireland in Vancouver would like to invite you to attend their next hybrid Business Breakfast event. 🍳☕ This month's topic will be Property and Development: A Guide to Buying Property in BC. 🏠 📅 Thursday, May 5th at 7.20am PST/10.20am EST 📍 Online / 1095 West Pender Street, Suite 1300, Vancouver, V6E 2M6 Their panel of guest speakers will be: Tadhg Egan - Barrister & Solicitor at Tegan Law Corporation; and Realtor - Kleaman Commercial Group (Re/Max Crest Realty) Sarah Hopkins - Licensed Realtor with Keith Roy & Associates at REMAX Realty Select Kimberly Lejarzo Coutts - Licensed Mortgage Broker with Dominion Lending Centres Inc. ®️ REGISTER HERE: www.eventbrite.ie/e/may-business-breakfast-buying-property-in-vancouver-tickets-328435448267
Get Ready to Get Real! 💗 For Mental Health Wee Get Ready to Get Real! 💗 For Mental Health Week, May 2-8, 2022 – #GetReal about how to help. We may be different, but we’re not on different sides. When someone is struggling, you don’t have to fix it. Before you weigh in, tune in. Follow @ican1620 on social media. They will be sharing different mental health posts and resources throughout the week for CMHA Mental Health Week 🧠 💭 💗
All members of the community are welcome to drop b All members of the community are welcome to drop by for a cuppa* and some homemade goodies, reconnect with old friends or make some new ones! ☕🍪 📅 Friday, May 6th at 10am - 12pm 📍 1095 W Pender Street, #1300, Vancouver Location is easily accessible by transit (Burrard Skytrain Station or bus #2, #19 or #22). *To continue to protect community members, vaccine passports are required and masks are optional. Please register here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/IrlCoffeeMorn
We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyo We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended our Irish Trivia Fundraiser Night at @johnniefoxsirishpub last Thursday. It was a huge success and we are ecstatic to announce we raised over €1,000, which will be used to enhance communication within the Irish Community via Irish in BC. ☘️☘️ A big thank you to all our sponsors for their wonderful prizes including Johnnie Fox's, @denmanathletics, @ismaithliomcrochet, @crackonvan, @gooddogsplantfoods, @jbliss_design, @axeandgrind, Carry Immigration Services, @tancouver, and @irishwomensnetworkofbc!💚
#SPONSOR10 ☘️ Our tenth and final Irish Trivi #SPONSOR10 ☘️ Our tenth and final Irish Trivia Night partner for tonight's event is @denmanathletics, who has kindly sponsored one voucher for three semi-private fitness group classes at Denman Athletics, with a retail value of $90!🏋️ Denman Athletics delivers effective, performance-based strength and conditioning coaching in both their small group and personal training sessions. The benefits of strength training not only improve your physical health, but your mental health and wellbeing too.💪 If you are interested in learning more about West End's newest fitness facility, please contact Dave through social media or browse denmanathletics.ca to learn more.
#SPONSOR9 ☘️ LAST BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST! Ou #SPONSOR9 ☘️ LAST BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST! Our ninth Irish Trivia Night partner and event holder is @johnniefoxsirishpub, who has kindly sponsored vouchers for our trivia!🍻 Located in Olympic Village, Johnnie Fox's Irish Pub is your go to for pool, darts, good times and Guinness! We can also personally confirm that they serve delicious pub grub for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!😋🍽️🍲 Join them for live music weekly Thursday-Sunday and for Happy Hour Weekdays from 3pm - 6pm. View their full menu here: www.johnniefox.ca/menu 🏆 If you would like to enter a team for our Irish Trivia Night tomorrow evening (from 7-9pm in Johnnie Fox's), please register in advance here: https://bit.ly/3xS7rku
#SPONSOR8 ☘️ Our eight Irish Trivia Night par #SPONSOR8 ☘️ Our eight Irish Trivia Night partner is @tancouver, who has kindly sponsored one free Tancouver spray tan voucher, with a retail value of $65!🌞👙 Get the glow of your dreams without any UV damage at Tancouver! Their top-tier, luxury, vegan tanning solutions promise to make you look and feel your very best whether you have a special occasion or just want to indulge in the ultimate full-body self-care treatment.🧖‍♀️ Deborah's award-winning Tanning Salon is located in the West End and has over 300 5-star Google reviews. Visit tancouver.com for more info and pricing. 🏆 If you would like to enter a team for our Irish Trivia Night tomorrow evening (from 7-9pm in @johnniefoxsirishpub), please register in advance here: https://bit.ly/3xS7rku
#SPONSOR7 🍀 Our seventh Irish Trivia Night par #SPONSOR7 🍀 Our seventh Irish Trivia Night partner is Irish Women's Network of BC who has kindly sponsored an Irish Food Gift Basket with a retail value of $25!🧺 ��The IWN (www.facebook.com/groups/88155390806) was formed in 1998 to connect Irish women and women of Irish descent in ��British Columbia for conversation, networking opportunities and mutual support by coordinating events and activities, encouraging local gatherings based on similar interests and by connecting women across the Lower Mainland through e-mail, Facebook and Twitter. Check out their Facebook Group Page for upcoming events or visit www.irishwomenbc.net to see how you can get involved in the community! If you are interested in sponsoring a prize for our Irish Trivia Night, please email irishinbc@gmail.com by EOB this Wednesday, April 27.
#SPONSOR6 🍀 Our sixth Irish Trivia Night partn #SPONSOR6 🍀 Our sixth Irish Trivia Night partner is Carry Immigration Services, who has kindly sponsored a One Hour Immigration Consultation with a retail value of $155!💁 Carry Immigration Services offers advice on immigrating to Canada with an ethical, honest, and respectful client-centered approach that treats each client individually with clear communication. Let them assist and guide you so you can be clear and confident in the next steps you take in immigrating to Canada. Email Niall at niall@carryimmigration.com, phone 604-726-3236 or visit www.carryimmigration.com for more info. If you would like to enter a team for our Irish Trivia Night this Thursday (7-9pm in Johnnie Fox's), please register in advance here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/irish-in-bcs-irish-trivia-night-at-johnnie-foxs-tickets-322465130887
A big thank you to all our Irish Trivia Night spon A big thank you to all our Irish Trivia Night sponsors who have kindly donated prizes for our event this Thursday from 7-9pm at @johnniefoxsirishpub!🙏 #SPONSOR5 🍀 Our fifth partner is @axeandgrind, who has kindly sponsored three Axe & Grind vouchers for 2 people each (6 people total) with a retail value of $165!🪓 Axe & Grind bring the thrill of axe throwing to an urban environment through their clubs in Victoria, Nanaimo and right to your door with their new mobile axe throwing unit. It’s an unforgettable way to spend a birthday, corporate party, bachelor or bachelorette or any special occasion. It’s like darts, but with an axe! Check out their website www.axeandgrind.com for more info and to book in! If you are interested in sponsoring a prize for our Irish Trivia Night, please email irishinbc@gmail.com by EOB this Wednesday, April 27.
#SPONSOR4🍀 Our fourth Irish Trivia Night partn #SPONSOR4🍀 Our fourth Irish Trivia Night partner is @jbliss_design, who has kindly sponsored four ‘Irish in BC’ coasters with a retail value of $40!💜 This is a handcrafted coaster, with laser engraved design. It features a scratch and stain-resistant coating. If you've got a big event coming up and need personalised decorations, signage, invites, thank you cards or anything else, J Bliss Design can help! Browse their online store at: www.jblissdesign.com. If you would like to enter a team for our Irish Trivia Night this Thursday (7-9pm in @johnniefoxsirishpub), please register in advance here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/irish-in-bcs-irish-trivia-night-at-johnnie-foxs-tickets-322465130887
#SPONSOR3 ☘️ Our third Irish Trivia Night par #SPONSOR3 ☘️ Our third Irish Trivia Night partner is @gooddogsplantfoods, who has kindly sponsored a Good Dogs Plant Foods gift card with a retail value of $25!🎁 Good Dogs is a plant-based hot dog eatery on a mission to serve the healthiest and best tasting hotdogs in the world!🌱 Check out their eatery where they serve healthy, fast, and delicious food that is good for people and good for the planet at 1331 Robson Street, Vancouver. Visit www.gooddogsplantfoods.com to browse their full menu. If you are interested in sponsoring a prize for our Irish Trivia Night at @johnniefoxsirishpub this Thursday night, please email irishinbc@gmail.com by EOB this Wednesday, April 27.
#SPONSOR2 ☘️ Our second Irish Trivia Night pa #SPONSOR2 ☘️ Our second Irish Trivia Night partner is @ismaithliomcrochet, who has kindly sponsored a Large Handmade Macrame Crochet Basket with a retail value of $45!🧺 This handmade crochet basket is made from 100% cotton macrame cord. This makes the basket very sturdy, while adding colour to any room. Be sure to check out all of Saorise’s handmade crochet products which can be found in The Nooks North Vancouver, Kahve Gallery and Etsy!🧶 If you would like to enter a team for our Irish Trivia Night this Thursday (7-9pm in @johnniefoxsirishpub), please register in advance here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/irish-in-bcs-irish-trivia-night-at-johnnie-foxs-tickets-322465130887
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