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· WHOLE NEW LOOK SITE ::
(Nov 08, 2007)
· Cains Liverpool Irish Festival 2007 Oct 17 - Nov 4::
(Oct 05, 2007)
· North London Comhaltas branch need help ::
(Oct 05, 2007)
· Annual General Meetings of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann branches / Information ::
(Oct 05, 2007)
· Heaven Rejoiced As Parkhead Erupted ::
(Oct 05, 2007)
· Outrage as vandals trash memorial to bothy fire victims ::
(Sep 29, 2007)
· The Jacquelyn Hynes Music Collective in Hammersmith ::
(Sep 26, 2007)
· Irish Short Courses at London Met ::
(Sep 26, 2007)
· major history conference on the manchester martyrs ::
(Sep 26, 2007)
· Candid Jazz Festival, London 30th Oct - 4th Nov ::
(Sep 26, 2007)
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Posted by: IIB TEAM on Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 09:10 PM |
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We've got a whole new look and system at IrishinBritain.com - check it out here
However! - all your old log-ins should work on our new system and you should find it even easier to log on and post your own articles...
We still have some tidying up to do and a few articles to transfer over... but we're getting there.
If you have any problems, just mail iib_team@irishinbritain.com
G'luck now!
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Posted by: IIB TEAM on Friday, October 05, 2007 - 11:26 AM |
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CAINS LIVERPOOL IRISH FESTIVAL 2007
THE LINE-UP of this year’s Cains Liverpool Irish festival has been announced and is one of the strongest ever.
Scores of events will take place which will include rock and folk music, theatre, poetry, stand up comedy, lectures and films.
The festival is one of the highlights of Liverpool’s cultural calendar and is expected to play a big part in the city’s 2008 celebrations.
Events begin on October 17 and run until November 4 at a range of venues across the city.
There will be a large community and education programme with Liverpool schools and community organisations participating.
City brewer Cains has announced that it will sponsor the festival for the third year running.
Particular highlights include concerts by Brian Kennedy, the Dubliners and Gilbert O’Sullivan all appearing at the Philharmonic Hall.
Ardal O’Hanlon, star of hit comedies Father Ted and My Hero, will be performing his unique stand up show at the Royal Court theatre.
Drama also features heavily in the programme with acclaimed plays The Lost Field and Walking the Road coming to Liverpool.
The Lost Field combines two plays dealing with families sundered and re-united in bizarre circumstances
Walking the Road, by Dermot Bolger, explores and celebrates the life of First World War Irish poet Francis Ledwidge and staring Colin O’Donoghue.
St George’s Hall will also host events for the first time with Cara Dillon, Emur Mayock and Mike McGoldrick among the acts appearing.
Local talent will also be showcased at events across the city with traditional music sessions, ceilis and band nights taking place.
Musician Ron Kavana, who has collaborated with Elvis Costello, the Pogues and the Chieftans, will perform at St Michael’s Irish centre on West Derby Road.
For the first time, a full time Festival Director has been appointed, as the event continues to grow each year and on into 2008.
Anna Gilbert, festival director said: “I am delighted to be joining Cains Liverpool Irish Festival at such an exciting time and to be presenting such a wide range of events- there really is something for everyone.
“The unique identity of the Liverpool Irish is something to be celebrated and honoured and I am proud to represent such high quality events which would not be possible without the invaluable support and hard work of partners, venues, sponsors and volunteers.”
Ajmail Dusanj, joint managing director of Cains, said: “Robert Cain, the founder of our brewery, originally came from Cork so we’re delighted to once again support the festival.
“Liverpool is rightly proud of its strong Irish links and we think it’s fantastic that an entire festival is being devoted to celebrating this unique culture.”
Tickets for all events are on sale now and more information and line ups can found at www.cainsliverpoolirishfestival.com
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Posted by: IIB TEAM on Friday, October 05, 2007 - 11:22 AM |
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NORTH LONDON BRANCH OF CCE FOLDING!
The North London Branch of Comhaltas was first set up in 1970, and has a long history of successes throughout their 37 years as part of the London Region of Comhaltas. The aim of Comhaltas is to preserve and promote the Traditional Irish Culture; music, song, dance and story telling around the world, and rely on its members to continue it’s success. The North London Branch is the the only branch in the London Region of Comhaltas who still run a Junior Fleadh Cheoil, and after 10 years this may be no more.
The North London Branch of Comhaltas is having their annual general meeting on the 15th October 2007, 8pm at the London Irish Centre, Camden. This meeting is very important, as new officers are voted in to volunteer to keep the branch running, and most importantly to preserve and promote the hard work the branch has built up in their 37 years. In order for a branch, such as North London to remain, five officers are needed to keep a branch open: Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and Auditor. Three of the long term officers of North London Branch of Comhaltas are standing down, and two more members have decided not to attend any more meetings. This is a very serious and sad situation the North London Branch are in, and the experienced officers will be sadly missed.
Due to the lack of support from North London Branch of Comhaltas members, following the 15th October 2007, North London Branch of Comhaltas will have to fold if they do not have the five officers to keep the branch running its continued success. As a result, this will affect the North London Junior Fleadh, and the All Winners, as without a branch – there can be no fleadh. The London Region needs four branches in order to continue, so with affect of the North London Branch folding – this could result in the London Region folding also. This would mean that all members of the four London Branches of Comhaltas would have to join and travel to the Midlands for qualifying Fleadhs.
This is a very worrying matter for the North London Branch, and therefore are urging it’s members and those outside of Comhaltas to help and support us in keeping the branch and the London Region of Comhaltas alive. Officers of the North London Branch meet once a month at the London Irish Centre, Camden. However, it was suggested that these meetings could be alternated to a more local, central location every third month. We are open to all suggestions, and would like to invite you to our Annual General Meeting on Monday 15th October, 8pm at the London Irish Centre, Camden.
Help keep the North London Branch of Comhaltas alive! We need your support!
Yours Truly,
Elaine Walsh
Secretary of North London Branch of Comhaltas.
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Posted by: IIB TEAM on Friday, October 05, 2007 - 11:19 AM |
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Annual General Meetings of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann branches:
Promoting traditional Irish music and culture.
Friday 12th October 2007, West London Branch:
6 p.m. Joan Burke anniversary mass, Brook Green & Holy Trinity church, 41 Brook Green, W6 7BL
7:30–9 p.m. Annual General Meeting in Irish Cultural Centre, Blacks Road, Hammersmith, London W6 9DT
Followed immediately by our monthly session. All welcome to these 3 events. Bring your instruments!
Monday 15th October 2007, North London Branch:
8 p.m. Annual General Meeting in the London Irish Centre, 50-52 Camden Square London NW19XB
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Posted by: mcdonagh on Friday, October 05, 2007 - 08:39 AM |
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The city of Glasgow woke up this morning
Hoping that the sun would be bright and blazing,
As the Champions League had returned once more
When AC Milan entered last night, through Parkhead’s door.
Along the Gallowgate, the singing would start
With Parkhead’s floodlights, a beacon in the dark.
And 60,000 supporters sang from their souls
As they eagerly awaited for a Celtic goal.
And as Parkhead sits within heaven’s sight,
Both teams were greeted by a sea of green & white.
How the Rossoneri were baptized by Glasgow’s eternal rain
That drowned their spirit; refreshed Celtic’s game.
Stephen McManus, captain of the green, white and gold,
Got Parkhead celebrating with his first Champions League goal.
A Paul Hartley cross, so accurate, that it soared
Over the defence of Milan for McManus to score.
One minute from time, a miracle we witnessed,
Heaven rejoiced as Parkhead erupted,
For wee Scott McDonald was quick off the mark
To score from a rebound that Dida could not grab.
© Daniel McDonagh
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| The Green Ribbon - News Analysis by Tom Griffin :: |
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The Muslim Council Of Britain "work for a more enlightened appreciation of Islam and Muslims in the wider society" and "work for the eradication of disadvantages and forms of discrimination faced by Muslims", among other things. With discriminination and suspicion growing daily, the MCB is a good place to find out more about Islam and the Muslim Community in the UK.
http://www.mcb.org.uk
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