Nollaig na mBan shona daoibh go léir a mhná áille – Happy Women’s Christmas to all of you beautiful women! Every year, the Irish Women’s Network of BC coordinates a special brunch on the Sunday closest to January 6th to celebrate Nollaig na mBan, or Women’s Christmas. This year, fifty Irish women of all ages came together on […]
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Nov
Nov
A Night of Comedy and Storytelling with Irish comedian David Nihill. Sat Feb 7, 2026 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM The York Theatre, The Cultch, 639 Commercial Dr. Vancouver, BC Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, David got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of […]
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Oct
Oct
The Irish gave the world Halloween, now we’re giving blood! Earlier this year, we launched our blood donation campaign in response to the Filipino Lapu Lapu Day tragedy in Vancouver. Since April, 100 people joined our Partners for Life team and 96 rolled up their sleeves to give blood. Now, Irish in BC and ICCC Vancouver are […]
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Sep
Sep
Applications are invited from survivors and affected persons who are interested in the four positions available on the National Centre for Research and Remembrance steering group to be part of the decision-making process. This is a direct response to the feedback received from a series of in-person engagement events with survivors that were held in Dublin, […]
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Jun
Jun
June is National Indigenous History Month. This is a month to take time to recognise the rich history, heritage, culture, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada. Non-Indigenous people can pursue their journey of allyship through education and reflection. National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, the longest day […]
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Mar
Mar
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 […]