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Ireland - Canada Chamber of Commerce Vancouver

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.

Irish Club of Whiterock

Connecting the Irish community in the White Rock area.

Irish Families in Vancouver

Support group for Irish families.

Irish Graduates Association

Social forum for graduates of Irish universities to exchange experiences, promote solidarity and connect with each other. Email: patricia.irishgrads@gmail.com

Irish in Nanaimo and North Island

Connecting the Irish in Nanaimo and North Vancouver Island.

Irish In Victoria BC

Connecting Irish people living in the Victoria area.

Irish Mammies in Vancouver

Support group for pregnant women and mammies.

Vancouver Queer Irish
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.
Sunrise Social Vancouver
Bringing people together in Vancouver, BC!
Irish Women's Network of BC

Connecting Irish women for conversation, networking, and mutual support.
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Vancouver Irish Social

Social gatherings for Irish community members.

GAA Hurling & Camogie

Cú Chulainn Hurling, Vancouver
Hurling Club in Vancouver. Est. 2019.
JP Ryan's Hurling, Vancouver
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.
ISSC Camogie, Vancouver
Irish Sporting and Social Club (ISSC) Vancouver – Gaelic Football (Men’s and Ladies) and Camogie.
Van Isle Rovers GAC

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.

 

GAA Football

Fraser Valley Gaels, Vancouver
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.
ISSC, Vancouver
Irish Sporting and Social Club (ISSC) Vancouver – Gaelic Football (Men’s and Ladies).
St. Finnian's, Vancouver

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

Vancouver Éire Óg

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

Van Isle Rovers GAC

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

Jokers Field 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

 

Running Club

Vancouver Irish Running Crew

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

 

Softball

Paddy Pigeons

Summer softball group based in Vancouver. Email: Deborahflood@gmail.com

 

Soccer

GFC Lions

Football club providing a social network to Irish lads in Vancouver.

Vancouver Harps FC

Oldest Irish soccer team in Vancouver.

 

Blakey School of Irish Dance

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

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

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Cumann Oidhreachta Cheiltigh Okanagan (Okanagan Celtic Heritage Society)

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

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Eire Born Irish Dance/De Danaan School of Irish Dance

Based in Vancouver, supporting Irish dance, music and culture.
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O'Brien School of Irish Dance

Based in Victoria, with locations in Duncan and Ladner, supporting Irish dance, music and culture.
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Penk O’Donnell School of Irish Dance

Locations in Coquitlam and Burnaby, supporting Irish dance, music and culture.
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RC Kells Academy of Irish Dance

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

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Steel School of Irish Dance Inc.

Based in Surrey, with locations in Cloverdale & White Rock, supporting Irish dance, music and culture.
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Stewart School of Irish Dance

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

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Vancouver Irish Céilí Society

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.

Ballyhooley

Traditional Celtic music band.
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Blackthorn

Celtic Folk group.
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Ceol na hEireann

Cultural arm of the Okanagan Irish Society.
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In the Claddagh Ring

Co-op Radio’s Celtic music show.
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Rogue Folk Club

Celtic, Folk and Roots Music concerts.
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The Irish Wakers

Traditional Celtic music band.
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Darkness into Light Vancouver

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

Celtic Connection Newspaper

Arts, interviews, current events and Irish, English, Scottish & Welsh community news.
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Irish Canadian Immigration Centre (I/CAN)

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

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Irish and New in Vancouver

Information sharing for people new to and living in Vancouver.

Irish in Vancouver

Providing information to and connecting Irish people in Vancouver.

CelticFest Vancouver Society

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

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Consulate General of Ireland, Vancouver

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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Ireland Canada Monument Project

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

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Irish Benevolent Society of B.C.

Supports Irish culture and provides emergency assistance to the Irish community

Irish Wolfhound Club of Canada - BC Branch

Conservation of and education about this ancient breed.

Okanagan Irish Society

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

Prince George Celtic Club

Supports and promotes the Celtic culture in the Prince George area.

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