Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project are delighted to announce Abhaile, their first-ever returning to Ireland virtual conference. Running 4th – 7th June, the conference programme includes panel discussions with returnees and industry experts including the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs – Consular Services Unit, Back for Business, Safe Home Ireland, the Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas (ICPO), and many […]
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May
May
🌈 Membership for the 2024 – 2025 year is now open! 🏳️🌈 Vancouver Queer Irish offers community and support to all in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, as well as to allies looking to meet new people here in Vancouver. Membership benefits include: Discounts and Skip the Line privileges at local LGBTQ+ businesses. Discounts and first access […]
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Apr
Apr
Referee Course: April 19th Vancouver GAA have arranged for a GAA referee course on April 19 from 6PM-9PM PST at the Consulate in Vancouver. This is a two part session, with one session being in-person and an online session being made available prior to the in-person one. To be certified, attendance is required at both […]
07
Apr
Apr
For the month of April, I/CAN are running a campaign called Growing your awareness about Provincial Health Care in Canada. This week’s resource: If eligible, are you signed up to the provincial health care plan of where you live? If you are living in Canada and meet certain requirements, you should be eligible to apply for […]
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Mar
Mar
Irish Families in Vancouver were thrilled to have the support of Sandman Hotels at the CelticFest Family Zone on Saturday March 16th. To celebrate St. Paddy’s Day, Sandman is giving away 2 free nights at any Sandman or Sandman Signature hotel across Canada! Choose from over 50 Hotels, Resorts, Inns and Suites from British Columbia […]
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Mar
Mar
CONGRATULATIONS to Katrina Masters of Port Moody, our March 50/50 prize draw winner! A fantastic way to kick off your St. Patrick’s Weekend! The final jackpot was $1,520 with our winner taking half. Our next 50/50 prize draw takes place on June 15th, so if you’d like to be in with a chance of winning you […]