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Facebook group for the Irish community in Vancouver to organise activities such as hiking, skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, camping etc.

The ICCCVan is a not-for-profit organization that represents, supports and encourages the Irish business community in Vancouver. The ICCCVan was created to promote, connect, and support Irish professionals and business owners in Vancouver. We are the only Irish professional networking organization in Vancouver, offering members a variety of opportunities to promote their business, as well as numerous opportunities for professional education and development. Through our business community and events, professionals of all levels can grow their networks and seek the support of fellow members.

Connecting the Irish community in the White Rock area.

Support group for Irish families.

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Facebook group organizing nights out, coffee dates, shopping etc. for Irish girls in Van looking to socialise and meet new people!

Facebook group for Irish in the Fraser Valley and areas outside the city of Vancouver

Connecting the Irish in Nanaimo and North Vancouver Island.

Connecting Irish people living in the Victoria area.

Connecting Irish people living in the Whistler area.

Support group for pregnant women and mammies.

Connecting Irish women for conversation, networking, and mutual support.
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Bringing people together in Vancouver, BC!

Social gatherings for Irish community members.

Vancouver Queer Irish (VQI) exists to support those who identify as LGBTQIA2S+ within and connected to the Irish and Irish-Canadian community in British Columbia.

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GAA Hurling & Camogie

Hurling Club in Vancouver. Est. 2019.
Irish Sporting and Social Club (ISSC) Vancouver – Gaelic Football (Men’s and Ladies) and Camogie.
Hurling club based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. A mix of Irish immigrants along with second generation Irish, Canadians and others. Caters for all levels of hurling.
 If you are interested in joining the training and participating next year’s Annual OVER-40 Hurling and Gaelic Global Cup “Knees That Craic” in Las Vegas, Nevada 
email Vancouverover40s@hotmail.com

The Van Isle Rovers are a Gaelic Athletic Club based out of Victoria B.C., Canada. They are a mix of Irish emigrants, second generation Irish, Canadians and others. They are currently seeking players for men’s and ladies Gaelic football, hurling and camogie.

Vancouver Le Chéile is a youth GAA club based in Vancouver BC. This club will focus on Gaelic Football, Camogie and Hurling training for boys and girls between 4 years and 12 years of age. Each registered child will receive a Vancouver Le Chéile jersey!

Indoor training will take place every Friday starting on Friday January 17th 2025 running until March 7th 2025.
Outdoor training runs from March 14th 2025 to mid summer 2025.

​Vancouver Le Chéile website 

 

GAA Football

Founded in 2014 Fraser Valley Gaels are a Vancouver based GAA club. The club is comprised of men’s and women’s Gaelic football team.
Irish Sporting and Social Club (ISSC) Vancouver – Gaelic Football (Men’s and Ladies).

Promote Gaelic games within Vancouver. Men’s & Women’s team catering for all levels of GAA football.

Men’s & women’s GAA football team based in Vancouver.

Vancouver Le Chéile is a youth GAA club based in Vancouver BC. This club will focus on Gaelic Football, Camogie and Hurling training for boys and girls between 4 years and 12 years of age. Each registered child will receive a Vancouver Le Chéile jersey!

Indoor training will take place every Friday starting on Friday January 17th 2025 running until March 7th 2025.
Outdoor training runs from March 14th 2025 to mid summer 2025.

​Vancouver Le Chéile website 

The Van Isle Rovers are a Gaelic Athletic Club based out of Victoria B.C., Canada. They are a mix of Irish emigrants, second generation Irish, Canadians and others. They are currently seeking players for men’s and ladies Gaelic football, hurling and camogie.

 

Hockey

Social Hockey club based out of Eric Hamber school (37th & Oak). Offers hockey  (field hockey) for all abilities, social and competitive. Rich history of Irish players at the Jokers, both International and social level.

This season fielding 2 mens teams and 4 ladies teams and currently around 20 members of the club are Irish.

Clubhouse is located in Stanley Park at the Vancouver Rowing Club.

Visit: www.jokersfieldhockey.com

 

Rugby

The Evergreens Rugby Club, which is based out of Brockton Pavilion in Stanley Park, has touch rugby all year round, every Wednesday at 5.00-6.15pm and Sundays at 1pm, always followed by food and drinks at the clubhouse bar afterwards.

If you need more information on Evergreens Rugby Club or other clubs closer to where you may live, please contact Tom O’Sullivan, Evergreens Vice-President at  EvergreensRFC [@] gmail.com.
For more info, check out their website www.EvergreensRugbyVancouver.com

 

Running Club

Connecting Irish people through running. Email: vanirishrc@gmail.com

 

Soccer

Football club providing a social network to Irish lads in Vancouver.
Email Gfcunitedlions@gmail.com for info.

Vancouver Green Caps are an amateur football club based in Vancouver, Canada. Our club is comprised of primarily expats from Ireland and the UK, along with a variety of other nationalities.
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They have two teams competing at different levels in the Vancouver Metro Soccer League. Our A Team plays in Division 1 while our B Team was recently promoted to Division 2.
Check out vancouvergreencaps.weebly.com for info.

Oldest Irish soccer team in Vancouver.

 

Fort St. John

Based in Fort St. John, BC.
Email Aisling Watt at wattsquad1@gmail.com
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Okanagan

Based in Kelowna, with locations in Vernon, Penticton, Calgary, Saskatoon & Regina, supporting Irish dance, music and culture.
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Based in Penticton, supporting Irish dance, music and culture.

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Based in Kelowna, supporting Irish dance, music and culture.

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Vancouver & Greater Vancouver Area

Based in Vancouver, supporting Irish dance, music and culture.
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Based in Upper Lonsdale Queensbury & Parkgate, supporting Irish dance, music and culture.

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Locations in Coquitlam and Burnaby, supporting Irish dance, music and culture.
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Locations in Maple Ridge, Vancouver & Abbotsford, supporting Irish dance, music and culture.
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Based in Surrey, with locations in Cloverdale & White Rock, supporting Irish dance, music and culture.
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The Van Eire Traditional Irish Dance Association is a non-profit organization made up of representatives from local Irish dance schools in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Our goal is to offer the opportunities of competition to local traditional Irish dancers. Van Eire feis also promotes Irish art and baking by offering competitive categories in these cultural activities.
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The Vancouver Irish Ceili Society is a volunteer-run organization dedicated to bringing traditional Irish ceili dances to the Vancouver community. Each year the society runs all-ages community dances at the Victoria Drive Community Hall in East Vancouver, and occasionally holds dances at other sites.

Each dance features local bands and offers a lively dance experience. Everyone welcome!  Volunteers are welcome too.

 

Vancouver Island

Based in Victoria, with locations in Duncan and Ladner, supporting Irish dance, music and culture.
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Based in Victoria, with another location in Sidney, supporting Irish dance, music and culture.
Email Alison Paladini at alisonpaladini@shaw.ca

Traditional Celtic music band.
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Celtic Folk group.
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Cultural arm of the Okanagan Irish Society.
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Co-op Radio’s Celtic music show.
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Celtic, Folk and Roots Music concerts.
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Traditional Celtic music band.
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Facebook group for Vancouver Irish trad musicians and minstrels. Especially discussing gigs and professional concerns among players and venues.

Vancouver School of Irish Music is a non-profit organization which aims to foster a community of traditional Irish musicians and enthusiasts here in Vancouver, BC. Their first series of classes start in January 2025, for children aged 7-10. As the school grows they plan to introduce adult classes, as well as host concerts and masterclasses from visiting musicians.
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Not-for-profit organization Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project strives to empower global Irish citizens to make informed decisions about emigration and return to Ireland through information and advocacy resources.

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Annual 5km walk, fundraising in support of mental health charities.

Not-for-profit organization offering outreach & info re employment, social services & immigration to new arrivals from Ireland.

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Facebook group sharing information for people new to and living in Vancouver.

Supports Irish culture and provides emergency assistance to the Irish community

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Providing information to and connecting Irish people in Vancouver.

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Provides information to immigrants on education, finances, accomodation, utilities, healthcare, driving, working and much more.
Check out moving2canada.com

This facebook group is for J1er’s bound for Vancouver this summer to discuss issues with which travel company to use & discussion for accommodation and jobs in Vancouver.

Annual festival celebration of Celtic culture and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

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Tá Ciorcal Comhrá ar siúl i Vancouver, Ceanda uair sa tseachtain. Athraíonn an áit ó sheachtain go seachtain!
An ‘as Gaeilge’ Chat Circle is held in Vancouver, once a week. The place changes from week to week!

The Consulate General of Ireland, Vancouver, works to promote and protect Irish interests, working with the Irish community, supporting strong partnerships and promoting Irish economic interest.

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Fundraising for a monument honouring the contributions of Irish people in Canada.

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Irish Language Vancouver is a newly founded language school in BC, started by Felix Ó Murchadha, a native Irish speaker from Co. Galway, Ireland. They focus on flexible learning, allowing students the ease to learn about the Irish culture at their own pace, in a fun and comfortable environment.
Email Felix at irishlanguagevancouver@gmail.com for details.

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Conservation of and education about this ancient Irish dog breed.

Network of Irish in the valley supporting one another and promoting Irish culture.

Cruinniú mísuil Pop up Gaeltacht. Tár fa choinne craic, comhra agus cúpla pionta! Tá seo foscailte do gach duine, ní miste an leibhéal gaeilge atá agat.

Pop up Gaeltacht monthly meetings. Join them for fun, chat and a few pints! This is open to everyone, it doesn't matter what level of Irish you have.

Buaileann grúpa facebook a eagraíonn cleachtadh comhrá le chéile i Victoria.
A facebook group arranging conversation practice meet ups in Victoria.

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