Author Archives: irishinbc

VQI Membership 2025-2026 Now Open!

🌈 Vancouver Queer Irish Membership for the 2025 – 2026 year is now open! VQI 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 […]

Seachtain na Gaeilge – March 1st – 17th

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 cĂșpla focal! An bhfuil tĂș lonnaithe i Vancouver agus Victoria? TĂĄ roinnt imeachtaĂ­ agus […]

St. Brigid’s Day Coffee Morning

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 […]

Looking to kick off your fitness journey for 2025?

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 […]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024

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 […]