A special group of Irish men and women have been responsible for preservation of the tradition of Irish ballad singing over the past 50 years. Derek Warfield is a distinguished name among them. Derek Warfield and The Young Wolfe Tones are bringing that musical tradition forward with a reverence for Ireland’s past and the energy […]
Author Archives: irishinbc
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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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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 […]
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Would you like to volunteer this Summer and make the 2024 Canadian National GAA Championships the best to date? This premier event will take place on August 31st and September 1st at Burnaby Lakes Sports Complex and will be the largest Gaelic Games event in Canada, featuring Gaelic Football, Hurling and Camogie. Join CNC for […]
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The Consulate General of Ireland in Vancouver is seeking to recruit a Finance and Consular Administration Officer on an initial 12 month contract. The Finance and Consular Administration Officer will be a key member of a small but dynamic team, with responsibility for consular queries (full training provided) and financial administration at the Consulate. The […]
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The Northern Ireland Executive Office has launched a public consultation on proposals to set up a statutory Public Inquiry for those affected by Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries, Workhouses and their pathways and practices; and a Financial Redress Scheme. Consultation opened on June 27th, 2024. Closing date September 19th, 2024 at 17:00 (BST). Background In November […]