Celtic and Irish Cultural Society

Happy Thanksgiving to all our amazing family and friends in the U.S. and across the world.
Have a great day of it 🇺🇲

Irish communities across the globe are united in solidarity and prayer with the people of Creeslough in County Donegal after the terrible events this weekend.
Our thoughts are with the families and friends of all those affected 🙏

'Every loss will be felt across community' - President President Michael D Higgins has said his thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost their lives, and their families, following yesterday's explosion in Creeslough, Co Donegal.

May he Rest in Peace 🙏

Statement by President Higgins on the death of Thomas O’Halloran | President of Ireland Welcome to the website of the President of Ireland.

Happy 4th of July to all our American Cousins..

Yes indeed we should....

Irish diaspora should be allowed a voice in the Oireachtas This would provide limited but meaningful engagement without upsetting the domestic status quo

Grrat to see this in Forbes.
💚 ☘ 🇮🇪

For Americans Eager To Travel, Ireland Makes A Fine First Trip Abroad As Americans ache to travel abroad, Ireland is equally aching to have us return.

USA No.1 on this day in 1990:
Sinead O’Connor - Nothing Compares to You

Sinead o' Connor - Nothing Compares to You (Best Quality) 1989 Chrysalis RecordsBest Song ever!

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ireland has not remained neutral on the disaster that Russia has inflicted on his country.

TDs, Senators and 45 foreign diplomats gathered in the Dáil chamber to hear the historic address by Mr Zelensky, whose country has been repelling a Russian invasion for the past six weeks.

"From the very first days, you are supporting Ukraine and this is a fact," Mr Zelensky said.

Read more, or watch the address: https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2022/0406/1290668-volodymyr-zelensky-ireland/

HISTORY LOVES A PARADE.

260 Years of the New York St. Patrick's Day parade from colonial times to the present.

History Loves A Parade: 260 Years of the New York St. Patrick's Day Explore key milestones of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in North America from Colonial times to the present. Featuring archival images and new photography, gu...

Happy St Piran's Day to everyone in the nation of Cornwall and across the world.
Gool Peran Lowen! 〓〓

"Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus"
"Happy St David's Day"

Ukrainians living in the UK ‘feeling helpless and shocked’ by Russian invasion Ukrainians living in the UK are worried about their families in Ukraine, with one man saying that his mum was “left shaking for a few hours” because of Russia’s attack on the country.

Terrible, terrible news overnight.
Sending special thoughts and prayers 🙏 for peace to our brothers and sisters in Ukraine 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

Beannachtaí & welcome to the first day of spring.
This day we join so many others in Ireland & the diaspora in celebrating the lives & contribution of Irish women everywhere.
Traditionally St Brigid's crosses were set over doorways & windows to protect the home from any kind of harm.
If you'd like to find out more about the history of the day click on the Irish in Britain link here
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https://t.co/m0oL4bzcT5

Lá féile Bríde / St Brigid’s Day Irish in Britain is the national charity supporting a wide network of diverse Irish organisations that make up its membership across Britain.

Taking The Boat: conversations about leaving Ireland and living in Britain with Ultan Cowley Following our popular and lively Thoughtful Thursday reminiscence-themed session with historian and author Ultan Cowley, on Memories of the men who built Britain, we are delighted to welcome Ultan back.

📢Launching today!
Irish in Britain proudly announces a new health campaign - Vaccine Le Chéile/Together
This will offer resources, FAQs, a free workshop & support to address need to increase coverage in Irish community 💚

Irish in Britain launches vaccine campaign Why Irish in Britain is launching a COVID-19 vaccine promotional campaign this week.

Irish in Britain statement on migrant deaths:
"The tragedy reminds us that the right response is one of unity with those in need, solidarity with those in peril, and a determination to extend the warm embrace of welcome to those that need it."

https://bit.ly/IIBstatement

For your information....

Visas for Ireland - Department of Foreign Affairs Find out if you need a visa to enter Ireland

This is going to be special.
Live from the Embassy tomorrow night, Friday 29th October at 9.00pm....

We’re looking forward to having the wonderful Saint Sister perform songs from their critically acclaimed new album ‘Where I Should End’ in the Embassy this Friday at 9pm.

Enjoy the show on YouTube Other Voices or Culture on RTÉ from wherever you are in the 🌎👇

https://youtu.be/51uem9HPCy0

On this 20th anniversary of 9/11, we remember every family member, friend, and colleague that was stolen from us.

Nearly 3,000 of all nationalities and backgrounds died as a result of this terrorist attack.

We remember also the many heroes of that day. Those who ran towards the danger rather than away from it, willing to risk everything in order to save others

We will NEVER FORGET ♥️

What do YOU remembeer most about your Primary School??

15 things that everyone did in primary school The Trócaire box, the nature table, Zacchaeus… they’re all here.

Brian Burns, Irish American philanthropist, passes away Brian P. Burns, Irish American business leader, art collector, and philanthropist has passed away, aged 85. He is survived by his loving wife, Eileen, and eight children.

Great news from Tokyo

Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy join Ireland’s Olympic immortals Duo become just the seventh gold medal-winning athletes in Irish history

Irish traditions☘

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 🇮🇪, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 ?

What iconic or unique places would you visit...✨ ☘

📌 The Island of Ireland
We 💚🤍🧡 Ireland

via The Irish Post

TRAILER: New documentary on early years of Irish revolutionary Michael Collins set for release this week A BRAND NEW documentary about Irish revolutionary hero Michael Collins is set for release this we...

Wishing you a Happy Easter.
Beannachtaí na Cásca oraibh.

With love from Auckland, New Zealand 20 Mar 2021