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      Job hunting in Vancouver? 💼 Join I/CAN for a f Job hunting in Vancouver? 💼 Join I/CAN for a free seminar with tips on resumes, cover letters and networking. The seminar will be held in-person at the Irish Consulate and is focused on helping Irish newcomers looking for work as well as info on settling into life in Vancouver. 📅 Thursday, June 30th 🕒 1pm - 2pm PDT 📍 Consulate General of Ireland, Vancouver, 1095 West Pender Street, #1300, Vancouver V6E 2M6 ➡️ Register here: https://bit.ly/3xE0Qsb
      ✨ Remember there are free supports available to ✨ Remember there are free supports available to Irish people living abroad 💭 🇮🇪 Call +1 833 951 2484 for the Samaritans free helpline, which you can call from Canada 24/7.
      🇮🇪 Cúpla Focal ☘️ This week's Irish Ph 🇮🇪 Cúpla Focal ☘️ This week's Irish Phrase is... Tús maith leath na hoibre = A good start is half the battle 👍 🗣️ (toos maw la na hib-rah)
      ✨ GUEST BLOG POST: The Village of Harrison Hot S ✨ GUEST BLOG POST: The Village of Harrison Hot Springs 🌊♨️ Written by our very own, Hayley Murphy! ➡️ Read here: irishinbc.ca/guest-blog-post-the-village-of-harrison-hot-springs/
      Do you live in the Vancouver area? Are you a gradu Do you live in the Vancouver area? Are you a graduate of GMIT, LYIT or IT Sligo? 🎓 Dr Orla Flynn, ATU President, would like to invite you to an informal gathering of the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Alumni! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow graduates in the Vancouver area, build networks and learn about the new University and how ATU continues to build strong collaborative relationships with Canada! 🇨🇦 📅 Sunday, June 26th 🕒 7pm - 9pm PDT 📍 Smith's Irish Pub, 208 & 212 Carrall St, Vancouver V6B 2J1 ➡️ More info: https://bit.ly/39KYXly
      Are you moving to Vancouver for the summer this ye Are you moving to Vancouver for the summer this year? 🍁☘️ Somethings to remember and be mindful of. ➡️ Learn more here: Fentanyl: www.canada.ca/.../controlled.../fentanyl.html Naloxone: www.canada.ca/.../services/opioids/naloxone.html Get Your Drugs Tested: getyourdrugstested.com ➡️ If any questions, please contact the @ican1620 team: irishcanadianimmigrationcentre.org/contact/
      🚨LAST CHANCE: SUMMER TRADE FEST TOMORROW AT 5PM 🚨LAST CHANCE: SUMMER TRADE FEST TOMORROW AT 5PM! The @icccvan is excited to present the 2022 Summer Trade Fest, highlighting Irish businesses & entrepreneurs in Vancouver tomorrow evening!☘️ This event will feature the best of Irish and BC businesses in Vancouver offering fantastic samples and they will close the night out with some live music as well. There will be food and drink flowing all evening long so make sure to purchase your tickets ASAP before the last few tickets sell out! 📅 Thursday, June 23rd from 5pm - 9pm 📍 The Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver V6J 3J9 🏷️ $45 ➡️ More info >> https://bit.ly/3NMsXeW
      June officially marks the beginning of Pride month June officially marks the beginning of Pride month, a month dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ2S+ community! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 If you would like to register for @vanqueerirish‘s July 9th camping trip away in Squamish Valley, please email vanqueerirish@gmail.com 🏕️ Please include your name and if you can drive up or require a lift 🚗 Details: $30pp for camping spot, car parking and firewood ⛺🪵 If you are attending on your own and don’t have a lift or tent, let them know and they can help!👭
      Check out this week's Irish in BC Events Round Up! Check out this week's Irish in BC Events Round Up!☘️ ➡️ View here: https://irishinbc.ca/events/ Stay tuned for this evening's newsletter for even more news in the Irish Community here in BC!📧 Not signed up to our weekly newsletter yet? ➡️ Sign up now: https://bit.ly/3HLIWZj
      Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, 2022! 🇨🇦☀️ Celebrate the spirit of Skw̲xw̲ú7mesh and Líl̓wat7úl at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre to honour National Indigenous Peoples Day from June 21 – July 3, 2022*. Connect with Cultural Ambassadors as they share live carving, performances, storytelling and guided tours of the museum – Whistler’s authentic Indigenous experience. Join an immersive Paddling through the Nations tour and carving of the Community Reconciliation Canoe, and experience the new exhibition – Ancient Medicine: From Feast to Famine to Freedom. Explore authentic First Nations artwork and keepsakes in the Gallery and Gift Shop, and enjoy Indigenous-inspired cuisine at the Thunderbird Café. ➡️ VIEW THE FULL LIST OF ACTIVITIES & EVENTS ALL WEEK LONG HERE: https://bit.ly/3zIRVID
      ✨ Irish in BC Coffee Fundraiser! ☕ Please sup ✨ Irish in BC Coffee Fundraiser! ☕ Please support our fundraiser! This excellent initiative would not be possible without a dedicated communications person, to support the Irish in BC volunteer-led committee and produce the weekly newsletter as well as post events and activities on social media. We are selling coffees that are freshly roasted just for us in Maple Ridge, BC! There is also a hot chocolate option available for all you folks with a sweeter tooth! 🍫 ➡️ ORDER HERE: globalcoffeefundraising.ca/irishinbc/ 🚨Please note: This months order deadline is TODAY, June 20th, 2022. Coffee will be distributed the week of June 27th, 2022! Brew, Sip & Enjoy! 😋
      Heeeeeey batter batter batter…. ⚾️ This Sat Heeeeeey batter batter batter…. ⚾️ This Saturday the 25th of June, Cú Chulainn Hurling Vancouver will be hosting a co-ed softball fundraiser tournament in Connaught Park from 3-6pm 🏆 They are looking for teams of 10 to enter at a cost of $20 per person. The team captain should e-transfer their teams entrance fee to cuchulainnvancouver@gmail.com and shoot them a DM to confirm your place 🙌🏻 Big T will be on the grill for the day slinging out hot dogs 🌭, while DJ Kash will be on the decks. 😎🎶 Refreshments and more tunes will continue from 7pm in Donnellan’s Irish Pub 🍺 Set to be a cracking day out, so spread the word and get your teams enter by Thursday, June 23rd at 6pm 🤝 📅 Saturday, June 25th 🕒 3:00pm - 6:00pm 🏷️ $20 per person (teams of 10) 📍 Connaught Park, 2390 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 4K9
      🇮🇪 Cúpla Focal ☘️ This week's Irish Ph 🇮🇪 Cúpla Focal ☘️ This week's Irish Phrase is... Is glas iad na cnoic i bhfad uainn = The grass is always greener on the other side🌿🌞 🗣️ (iss gloss eed nah cu-nuck e vod when)
      Treat Dad to a special Sunday at @theirishheather Treat Dad to a special Sunday at @theirishheather 👨🍽️🍺 ➡️ Book a table here: https://bit.ly/3OjCTgo
      Meet the Irish in BC Committee Members! ☘️ We Meet the Irish in BC Committee Members! ☘️ We thought it was about time we introduce you to some of the wonderful people behind-the-scenes of our non-profit so you can get to know us more! Up first is Barry Donnelly, one of the original members of Irish in BC. We sat down with Barry and asked him some personal questions so you can get to know him more! ➡️ READ HIS STORY HERE: irishinbc.ca/meet-the-committee-barry-donnelly/
      This Thursday, June 16th, the Consulate General of This Thursday, June 16th, the Consulate General of Ireland, Vancouver will be hosting their June Hybrid Business Breakfast at 7.20am PDT/ 10.20am EST ⏰ This month's topic is ‘𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗘𝗖 – 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 & 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽’🍁 The panel of guest speakers will be: - 𝗡𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆, Immigration Consultant with Carry Immigration Services in Vancouver - 𝗔𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝘆𝗮𝗻, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments - 𝗚𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, National Social Care Advisor with the Irish Canadian Immigration Centre (I/CAN) Please follow this link for more info ➡️ irishinbc.ca/events/june-business-breakfast
      🇮🇪 Cúpla Focal ☘️ This week's Irish Ph 🇮🇪 Cúpla Focal ☘️ This week's Irish Phrase is... Maireann croí éadrom i bhfad = A light heart lives long ❤️ 🗣️ (mar-in cree A-drum e vod)
      Join comedian Dave Nihill at the York Theatre for Join comedian Dave Nihill at the York Theatre for a night of real Irish comedy & storytelling. 🎤 Accent included! Use code 'irishinvancouver' for 15% off your ticket price 🎟️ 📅 Saturday, June 18th 🕒 8:00pm - 9:30pm 📍 The York Theatre, 639 Commercial Dr., Vancouver ➡️ Purchase your tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-of-irish-comedy-storytelling-with-dave-nihill-tickets-240191297637
      ✨ Irish in BC Coffee Fundraiser! ☕ We are sel ✨ Irish in BC Coffee Fundraiser! ☕ We are selling coffees that are freshly roasted just for us in Maple Ridge, BC! There is also a hot chocolate option available. 🍫 Please support our fundraiser! ORDER HERE: https://globalcoffeefundraising.ca/irishinbc/ Brew, Sip & Enjoy! 😋 Please note: This months order deadline is June 20th, 2022. Coffee will be distributed the week of June 27th, 2022!
      Join the Irish Club of White Rock for their Annual Join the Irish Club of White Rock for their Annual Picnic!🧺🥧🥪🪁 There will be a Children’s Sports Day (organized by Fraser Valley Gaels) Gaelic Football and Hurley Gathering for young and old. This is an Irish Picnic, please bring your own lawn chair and drinks.🪑🍹 📅 Sunday, June 26th 🕒 2:00pm 📍 Crescent Park, South Surrey (Coming from King George Hwy onto Crescent Road, second entrance on your left, parking lot 3 - just before 128th Street – watch for green balloons and Irish Club sign) ➡️ Please phone to confirm your attendance; Sharon +604 338-3553
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