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//Wellness Wednesday 💙 For those in the commun

//Wellness Wednesday 💙

For those in the community living in the Vancouver Coastal Health Region, there is a free mental health service available online through Kelty’s Key. In addition to free self-guided courses, you can enter your postcode to find out if there is a free online therapist currently available in your area. The service provides email therapy using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as the framework. Studies have found that email therapy works just as well as in-office therapy. It’s a legitimate alternative used around the world.

𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘝𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘣𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘴𝘦.

For more information visit www.keltyskey.com/

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Did you miss Féile na Gaeilge hosted by the cons

Did you miss Féile na Gaeilge hosted by the consulate general of ireland vancouver and the Embassy of Ireland in Ottawa? ☘️

Not to worry! You can watch back some of the main events on the Ireland in Canada YouTube channel

Follow the link in our bio 🇮🇪

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Lá na Cruite, Harp Day 2020 takes place today and

Lá na Cruite, Harp Day 2020 takes place today and extends into tomorrow, Sunday 18th October 🎶

This is an all-Ireland event to promote Ireland’s national instrument through concerts, lectures, popup events, and harp makers’ workshops.

Tune in with harpirl 😄

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✨✨SPOTLIGHT: stfinniansvancouver GAA ✨✨ F

wexfordfestivalopera Opera has gone digital this y

wexfordfestivalopera Opera has gone digital this year and runs until 18th October 🎭

Lectures, interviews with leading international artists, and community pop-up events, the Festival will also feature a series of star-studded concerts, all available online 🤩

𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥.

Visit www.wexfordopera.com for more info and how to stream ✨

📸: wexfordfestivalopera

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✨✨SPOTLIGHT: dedanaandance ✨✨ Scoil Rince

✨✨SPOTLIGHT: dedanaandance ✨✨

Scoil Rince De Danaan is a Vancouver, Canada-based school established by Leslie Wilson TCRG in 2000. Leslie trained under one of An Coimisiún Le Rinci Gaelacha’s “Legends of Canada” Violet Moore, ADCRG, who emigrated from Dublin (Crumlin) in 1955.

Leslie carried on Violet’s tradition through the first years of the Riverdance phenomenon that attracted even non-Irish to the dance form. Along with names such as Kelly and O’Toole, non-Irish names began to fill the De Danaan roster; with those such as Liu, Coloma, Nguyen and Dugandzic becoming Western Canadian and/or North American Champions and World medal holders.

Leslie’s daughter, Rebeca Coloma TCRG, became Director of De Danaan in 2015 and then expanded the school through a merger with the Nora Pickett Academy in 2017. Since then, she has continued De Danaan’s competitive success and lead them to become one of Western Canada’s foremost show troupes, the Eire Born Irish Dancers.

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To find out more, visit www.eireborn.net/

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You can now experience the magic of the Irish Nati

You can now experience the magic of the Irish National Opera free and on-demand from the comfort of your own home here in BC 🛋️

Visit irishnationalopera’s website for a full list of available performances 🎭☘️

📸: irishnationalopera

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Our Business Spotlight this week is Michaela Cunni

Our Business Spotlight this week is Michaela Cunningham from Irish Concertina.

Michaela Cunningham was born in Vancouver, grew up on Salt Spring Island and has been playing Concertina, Tin Whistle and singing for over 20 years. During the last two years, she has been teaching aspiring students anglo-concertina and fiddle. She also supports Irish Concertina to expand its market in North America and get high-quality instruments into the hands of up and coming students. 🎵🎶

Michaela resides in Burnaby, where she plays and teaches traditional Irish music. Since Covid-19, she’s developed an online teaching program for students all over North America. Her goal is to build an online music school for the Irish diaspora that will focus on a number of traditional instruments, providing students with a learning environment for the performance, appreciation and propagation of Traditional Irish Music, an environment that honors the artistic integrity, history and identity of the tradition. She has a warm and approachable style, as soft and inviting as he mist over the cliffs of Mohr! Michaela has played in many of the classic Irish sessions in Dublin, Doolan, Gallaway …..

Getting students proficient enough to play in an Irish session is something she’s passionate about ☘️🤩

To find out more about Michaela Cunningham and Irish Concertina, visit: www.irishconcertina.com

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Thanks to bens_bike_repair for the fantastic tips

Thanks to bens_bike_repair for the fantastic tips to prepare for your first bike to work week!

Tips and Tricks for Bike to Work Week!
1. Do a dry run over the weekend
Consider the route you will be taking. Roads that you normally drive are not always the best roads to ride. Consider finding some bike paths that will take you where you need to go.

2. Have an achievable goal in mind
If you normally commute 50km each way, and are not an experienced rider, you might find it arduous to keep this up every single day. If your place of work has a safe Bicycle storage space, consider taking the bike one day, leaving it there overnight and commuting home via public transport, and then taking the bike home when leaving on the following day.

3. Bring a spare, and learn to change a tube
There is nothing worse than being stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire. Changing a tube is very easy and can be learned in 10 minutes!

4. Lights and a Helmet
Having lights on your bike is essential when riding in at night or low visibility conditions. Luckily, they do not have to be expensive, even the cheapest button cell lights than can be picked up for a few bucks will do the job. Being visible is one of the most important parts of safe riding and should not be overlooked. And of course, always wear a helmet!

5. Freshen up kit
Keep a few items at work that will help you freshen up when you get there. These items will vary from person to person, but I like to have a fresh towel, deodorant, and a spare change of clothes just in case.

Who is Ben’s Bike Repair?

Ben is a bicycle enthusiast that started working on and experimenting with bikes 7 years ago, as a hobby. Everyone who knows Ben, knows his passion for bikes, and his willingness to help others. Ben started Ben’s Bike Repairs this Summer from the need for more places in Vancouver to get affordable bike repair.

Thanks suzie_cycles for these fantastic tips on co

Thanks suzie_cycles for these fantastic tips on commuting to work via bike! #biketoworkweek

Commuting by bicycle has many benefits, now more than ever as people choose the saddle over public transit to get to work. Set yourself up for success with these 3 starter tips. ⠀
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1: Start Small. You don’t have to commit to everyday, test out cycling one day per week/month to start. Choose a dry day. Cycling in the rain isn’t actually too bad, but starting off, it’s nice to have less rain in your face. ⠀
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2: Map your route - using Google Maps is helpful - and do a dry run at the weekend. This gives you lots of time to test out your route, and get a real time sense of how long it will take to bike to work. Take note of any unexpected detours on the way like road closures, roadworks etc.

3: Gear- starting out you don’t need to invest in all the gear. I slowly built up my commuting gear over time. To start, I used a milk crate to carry my things upgrading to waterproof panniers (bike bags) over time. I still use my ski pants as rain pants in the winter. Lights and a helmet are a must, and if you want to carry stuff (not on your back which can get pretty sweaty) then I recommend a bike rack.
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Bonus tip: Find a commuting buddy. Maybe there’s someone you work with, go to school with that lives nearby and you could cycle together? Safety in numbers and all that. ⠀
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Join the conversation and share your commuting tips. Starting for the first time? What are you most nervous or excited about?

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It's bike to work with and we wanted to take the o

It's bike to work with and we wanted to take the opportunity to allow some of our Irish owned bike stores to share some tips and tricks with you bikers! This one's from Shane over at Van city bikes.
With the Summer over and fall weather well and truly here, this bike to work week is a little different. Most commuters are choosing less crowded modes of transport, and the bicycle can be your best bet this Fall. At Van City Bikes we are getting busy ‘winterizing’ our customers bicycles.
Give us a call at 604-559-5450 or book in at www.vancitybikes.com/bicycle-servicing to get your bicycle ready and check out our top accessories to keep you safe.
Fall and Winter weather is particularly hard on your bicycle. Here are some simple steps to protect it from the elements and keep you safe over the upcoming seasons.
Storage- Store your bike indoors. The rain, snow, and cold temperatures can cause havoc to the components of your bicycle. If you cannot keep it inside, purchase a good lock and cover it with a waterproof tarp. Ideally, we don’t recommend keeping your bicycle outside. Thieves will always scout out back yard or balcony bikes as easy targets.
Maintenance- We always recommend staying on top of regular cleaning. Dirt, grime, and debris can build up over the winter. Cleaning any heavy build up will prevent any major repairs. Get a garden hose and a bottle of lubricant and keep your bike parts in good working order. Book your bicycle in for some pre-winter preventative servicing.
Accessories- Fenders/Mudguards will stop any dirt travelling up from your wheels and onto your back. Trust us, it’s not a good look going into work with a line of mud running down your back. Bike Lights are also required in low light conditions. Grab a set that will last you a few seasons. White light on the front and red lights on the back. This along with the pre-installed reflectors will keep you visible.
Buy a Helmet- We can’t overstate how important it is to use a helmet on your daily commute. They are required by law and will be help protect you in any accidents. Check out ICBCs website for more cycling safely information.
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Congratulations to the Celtic Connection newspaper

Congratulations to the Celtic Connection newspaper on the launch of their redesigned website. Following the sad announcement that the print version of the newspaper will no longer be published, founders Maura de Freitas and Catholine Butler decided to put out a call for contributions to a final digital edition. You can find a digital archive of editions along with contributions and messages of support on the new website. The Celtic Connection was absolutely instrumental in keeping the Irish Community in Western Canada connected over the course of three decades and the newspaper will be dearly missed by many. We would like to take this opportunity to wish Maura and Catholine the very best and thank them for the valuable contribution that the Celtic Connection has made to the Irish Community in BC. You can access the new site through the link in our bio

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