Seachtain na Gaeilge runs for over two weeks, from March 1st – 17th. Are you located in Vancouver and Victoria? There are a number of upcoming events and community groups where you can meet new people and brush up on your cúpla focal! An bhfuil tú lonnaithe i Vancouver agus Victoria? Tá roinnt imeachtaí agus […]
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Feb
Feb
Are you hooked on rugby and looking to view the upcoming Six Nations games? A number of venues across BC will be opening early to welcome Ireland’s passionate fans with the perfect atmosphere to immerse yourself in the excitement. *To make sure you don’t miss any of the action, table reservations highly recommended. Plus, as […]
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Feb
Feb
Thank you to the Irish Women’s Network for hosting last week’s wonderful St. Brigid’s Day coffee morning. The Irish community tried their hand at making Brigid’s crosses and shared stories of incredible Irish women like Mary Robinson, Mary McAleese, and the adventurous gold prospector and nurse Nellie Cashman, as well as some truly remarkable Irish […]
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Jan
Jan
Get ready to smash your fitness goals in 2025 with local Irish Running Groups & GAA Clubs! Looking to kick off your fitness journey this year? Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, local Irish running clubs and GAA teams are hosting weekly running sessions across Greater Vancouver, open to all fitness levels. From casual […]
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Sep
Sep
Each year, September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. This […]
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Sep
Sep
The Pink GAAme is a Gaelic games fundraiser, which will raise funds for the BC Cancer Foundation in support of translational breast cancer research, where BC Cancer will develop more customized treatments, prevent breast cancer recurrence in high-risk patients and increase long-term survivorship. Gaelic games are Ireland’s national sports and the large BC-based Irish community […]