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Have you read this week's Irish in BC newsletter?

Have you read this week's Irish in BC newsletter? ☘️
We’ve listed lots of information about upcoming events in the Irish community in BC just for you!
Download here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3JzekLD
Sign up for future newsletters here ➡️ irishinbc.ca/newsletter-signup/

Congratulations to Colin who was our 50/50 raffle

Congratulations to Colin who was our 50/50 raffle winner! 🎉 thank you to everyone who came down to @celticfestvan to say hello on Saturday afternoon ☘️

Thank you to @celticfestvan for another unreal yea

Thank you to @celticfestvan for another unreal year of St. Patrick's Day celebrations! ☘️☘️
Big thanks also to everyone who came by our tent to say hello and enter our fun contests! It was so great to meet all of you and we really appreciate everyone who supported our 50/50 draw.
The winner, Colin, won 50% of the total jackpot which amounted to a win of just over $300! 💰
Thanks to @ican1620 for joining us and sharing lots of valuable info to the community.
➡️ Follow this link for a round-up from Saturday morning: https://irishinbc.ca/celticfest-weekend-2023-round-up/

Who else is excited for the Vancouver GAA season s

Who else is excited for the Vancouver GAA season starting today with the annual Paddy's Day Football tournament at Andy Livingston Park?! 💚
Best of luck to all teams involved! ⚽

Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Duit! ☘️ This is a

Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Duit! ☘️
This is a day to celebrate our green heritage. The ancestry of Ireland. It is a day to celebrate what it means to be Irish and of Irish descent.
If you are celebrating in any way today, enjoy! 🇮🇪

⚕️Are you a newcomer applying for health care

⚕️Are you a newcomer applying for health care in Canada? 🇨🇦
Check out @ican1620's guide in this link: https://bit.ly/3Jh1cdS

Only one more sleep until Paddy's Day!🌈 ☘️

Only one more sleep until Paddy's Day!🌈 ☘️ 💰
Will you be heading to @celticfestvan, Vancouver's annual festival of celebration of Celtic culture tomorrow and/or Saturday?️!
While you're there, be sure to pop over to Irish in BC's booth on Saturday to say hello and be in with a chance to win some fun goodies!
➡️ Visit https://irishinbc.ca/events/ for a list of all other events happening this weekend in Vancouver & BC!

Get your tickets now for the @okanagan_irish_socie

Get your tickets now for the @okanagan_irish_society's St. Patrick's day party this Friday, March 17 at the Kelowna Curling Club! ☘️ ☘️
There will be entertainment, dancers, and door prizes.
Tickets - $10 (includes a drink and door prize ticket).
Food available for purchase - special additions to the menu.
Please email okanaganirishsociety@gmail.com to reserve your spot! 💚

It's almost St. Patrick's day and that means it's

It's almost St. Patrick's day and that means it's time for CelticFest, Vancouver's annual festival of celebration of Celtic culture ☘️ ☘️
Check out the list of CelticFest events happening this week in this weeks newsletter and be sure to pop over to Irish in BC's booth at CelticFest this Saturday to say hello and be in with a chance to win some fun goodies!
Download here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3mUEzVn
Sign up for future newsletters here ➡️ irishinbc.ca/newsletter-signup/

@van_irishrunningcrew's regular midweek run will b

@van_irishrunningcrew's regular midweek run will be a little different this week as they will be hosting a St. Patrick's Day themed run! ☘️
Please make sure to take note of the different start time ⏰ and location 📍 below.
They will be meeting at Johnnie Fox's at 6:15pm and will set off on their route from there.
VIRC are encouraging all members to GET YOUR GREEN ON and help them celebrate St. Patrick's Day 🇮🇪 ☘️ 🐍 💚
Johnnie Fox's will be providing a $30 gift card for the best-dressed runner who takes part tomorrow evening (Wednesday, March 15)!
If you will be joining, VIRC ask that you mark yourself as going on their FB event page🙂
Please note that you can leave and bags or coats with the crew in Johnnie Fox's and pick it up after the run.
Looking forward to seeing you all on Wednesday! 🇮🇪 🇨🇦

✈️✈️ Win return flights from Vancouver to

✈️✈️ Win return flights from Vancouver to Ireland for two people with Air Canada! ☘️
A second prize of a $500 gift card from Whistler Blackcomb and a third prize of a $250 gift card for Harbour Air are also up for grabs!
DRAW DATE: MAR 18, 2023
ENTER HERE: https://darelle.com/pp/bwora4/

I/CAN'S MONDAY MORNING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS POS

I/CAN'S MONDAY MORNING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS POST
As Guinness Clear states: “Make it a night you’ll remember”.
Join @ican1620 as they partner with Guinness Canada throughout March to learn more about different ways to drink responsibly from DIAGEO and DRINKiQ.
Drinking some water in between drinks when you are out is a great way to stay hydrated and space out the number of drinks you have. See more about the benefits of drinking water when drinking alcohol and other tips to make it a night to remember from Guinness: https://www.guinness.com/en/beers/guinness-clear-responsible-drinking

Have you read this week's Irish in BC newsletter?

Have you read this week's Irish in BC newsletter? ☘️
We’ve listed lots of upcoming events in the Irish community in BC just for you!
➡️ Download here: https://bit.ly/3JoTfVh
➡️ Sign up for future newsletters here : irishinbc.ca/newsletter-signup/

📣 ⁠The two day @celticfestvan is BACK at the

📣 ⁠The two day @celticfestvan is BACK at the šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl'e7énḵ Square (Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza) next Friday, March 17 & Saturday, March 18. 🎶🍀
📖 Check out the full festival guide here:
https://www.celticfestvancouver.com/festival-guide/

Lá idirnáisiúnta na mBan ☘️🧍‍♀️ T

Lá idirnáisiúnta na mBan ☘️🧍‍♀️
Today, we would like to celebrate Irish women here in British Columbia, and all Irish women across the globe, happy international women’s day 💚
#internationalwomensday

GIVEAWAY TIME!!!🎉🎉 Get prepared to laugh yo

GIVEAWAY TIME!!!🎉🎉
Get prepared to laugh your arse off with @clare.voyeur.presents! 🤣🤣
Next Thursday, March 16, Clare is back with another installment of WHAT’S THE CRAIC? – A Night of Irish Devilry!
This variety show is packed with acts full of hilarity, sexiness and the spirit and lore of the Emerald Isle, so get ready for burlesque, comedy, live music, games and more! 🎵💃
Fancy winning a ticket for you and your mate? Please follow our page @irishinbc and tag who you would like to bring with you below!
Contest ends Monday, March 13 at 6pm. Winner announced Monday at 7pm.

⚠️ FREE TO WATCH TODAY ONLY! To mark #IWD2023

⚠️ FREE TO WATCH TODAY ONLY!
To mark #IWD2023 and 25 years of the Good Friday Agreement, check out ‘Wave Goodbye to Dinosaurs’!
The film tells the story of the Northern Ireland’s Women’s Coalition in the peace process.
Follow steps above to watch for free!
🎥 : https://vimeo.com/ondemand/wavegoodbyetodinosaurs

Before it leaves the big screen, catch 'An Cailín

Before it leaves the big screen, catch 'An Cailín Ciúin', the first Irish-language film nominated for "Best International Feature" at the Oscars! 🏆
Screenings are all week at the Park Theatre, Vancouver (Cambie and 19th).
🎥 Get your tickets here: https://cinplx.co/3JjhHYj

I/CAN is now on Spotify! Listen to a variety of

I/CAN is now on Spotify!
Listen to a variety of podcasts with the @ican1620 team and different guests. I/CAN assists Irish diaspora from across the island of Ireland, offering outreach and information, nationally, in 3 key areas; Immigration System Navigation, Employment Guidance and Resources and, Social Services Navigation.
🎙️Follow this link to listen: https://spoti.fi/3Zk5Ezs

Meet the Irish in BC Network Society Committee Mem

Meet the Irish in BC Network Society Committee Members! ☘️
Each month we introduce you to some of the wonderful people BTS of our non-profit so you can get to know us more!
To start off the month of March, we sat down with Aaron Woods, one of our Volunteers who has been living in Vancouver for over 8 years now.
📖 READ HIS STORY HERE: https://irishinbc.ca/meet-the-committee-aaron-woods/

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