Vincent Pratchett is an Irish Canadian with roots reaching back to County Mayo on Ireland's beautiful West Coast. He is a published Author and Illustrator. As an Irish Storyteller he goes to Children'...

About the Author William K. Meade was born in Bray Co. Wicklow and is a retired business man now approaching his seventy fifth birthday. He started off life as a clerk then served his time as an ap...

They come from disparate backgrounds- Jamie a wealthy industrialist whose life is like an imperfect but many faceted jewel- brilliant, flawed and with a glitter that is designed to distract the observ...

In 1992, Four Courts Press expanded rapidly from its theology base, first into Celtic and Medieval Studies and Ecclesiastical History, and most recently into Modern History, Art, Literature and Law. P...

Copyright 2001 Goose Lane Editions There is a briney magic that imbues the pages of Theresa Kishkan’s slim novella Inishbream, as though the poet has woven a spell of seaweed and salt air into her ...

Following the good fortune of winning an essay contest that earned the author a berth on this magnificent replica as a sail-trainee from Montréal to Grosse-Île and back to Québec City, she decided to ...

‘My Dream of You’ by Nuala O’Faolain copyright 2001 by Nuala O’Faolain Riverhead Books Nuala O’Faolain’s My Dream of You is a novel of many journeys- a journey through time to a scandal that took...

No News at Throat Lake by Lawrence Donegan Copyright 2000 Simon & Schuster Lawrence Donegan’s No News at Throat Lake is a refreshing twist on the many ‘bought a villa in Europe, and had adventure ...

Fact-Based Novel Brings to Life Story of Irish Rebel on the American Frontier “Master storyteller, David Quinn, erases time. As I read It May Be Forever, I starved in the potato famine in Irel...

So here's where we are so far - more than 500 pages that range from Irish poetry, superstitions and recipes to specific Irish calendar celebrations such as St. Patrick's Day and the Feast of St. Brigi...

Aims and Objectives of Comhaltas (from www.comhaltas.com/about/aims.htm) - To promote Irish Traditional Music in all its forms - To restore the playing of the harp and Uilleann Pipes in the Nati...

Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Background During the early part of the twentieth century there was a renaissance in Irish traditional music. Much of this was due to the famous recordings by Michae...

The Canadian Association for Irish Studies(CAIS) has been serving students of Irish culture for almost thirty years, seeking to foster and encourage the study of Irish culture in Canada. It also work...

The Library and Archives of Canada, in cooperation with the Department of Canadian Heritage and other partners, are proud to present this new site on genealogy and family history. The Canadian Genealo...

This site has won numerous awards including "Celtic Award 2001" for presenting Celtic culture in an informative, entertaining & educational way. Site Chapters include information on Celtic Art, Celtic...

Eneclann Ltd is Ireland's leading genealogical research and publishing company, specialising in new and rare historical records. The company was founded in 1998. Based at the Enterprise Centre in Trin...

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The Clans of Ireland Ltd. was founded in 1989; it is now a totally voluntary organization, not in receipt of any grant aid, and holds Registered Charity status in Ireland (Charity No. 11585). The Chai...

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Based in the historic Province of Ulster, the Irish Art group owns five art galleries, a trade showroom, a framing operation, a publishing company, an artists' agency and an art licensing division....

First published in 1984, the Irish Arts Review is the definitive journal of art and design in Ireland. Now published four times a year to the highest design and production standards, this beautifully ...

The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon is an autonomous body established in 1951 to stimulate public interest in and promote the knowledge, appreciation and practice of the arts. We are the Irish St...

If you attended Catholic school growing up, chances are you were surrounded by many Marys, plenty of Patricks, several Seans and a multitude of Michaels. Irish names are returning to their Gaelic root...

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The mission of the Shamrock Academy of Dance Inc. is to instill in every dancer self confidence, poise, an appreciation for music and a love for dance. Shamrock Academy is dedicated entirely to the ar...

Led by Catherine Couperus TCRG, CAID offers traditional Irish dance lessons in Alexandria, Vankleek Hill and Cornwall in both official languages. Dancers from the schools are in high demand to perfor...

The Reaney Academy of Irish Dance has been operating since 1991 in Hamilton under the direction of its founder, Alison Reaney-Brown, ADCRG, TCRG. In recent years, the school has undergone considerable...

Irish Set Dancing is sweeping the world. To put it simply, eight people create a square formation, and follow a series of movements using simple footwork. More than that, it's cultural, musical, socia...

Kathleen Maher Coyle and Patty Scanlon Fleury are accredited Irish Dance Teachers registered with the Irish Dancing Commission, An Coimisiun le Rince Gaelacha, Dublin, Ireland. Their joint school was ...

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Founded in 1996. Accessible to the recreational student and aspiring professional alike, the centre provides training from beginner to master level in Celtic music & dance from leading artists. In pre...

The Marie-Claude Rousseau School of Irish Dancing, is taught by Marie-Claude, who received her TCRG in 1986. Situated in Verdun, the school has been growing continuously through out the years. The mai...

Mairead O'Brien trained with the Fearon School of Irish Dancing in her hometown Toronto, for fifteen years before moving to Vancouver and joining the Comerford School. She competed at the Canadian, N...

In the decade since its inception, Dance Theatre of Ireland has exemplified excellence and innovation in choreography, music & design. It has developed a reputation for producing dance theatre which i...

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The John and Frances Smith Gillin family of three – Robert 10, Margaret 5, and three-year old Margery – left their home in County Donegal in the spring of 1818. After enduring shipwreck due to a ‘terr...

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Three brothers - John ( the oldest b 1811), Patrick and Jim (youngest) left Ireland early 1830's. They landed at Montreal Quebec and they later boarded a ship to Belleville Ontario. They worked in Thu...

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An Irish Canadian woman "of a certain age", visited her physician to ask his help in reviving her husband's sex drive."What about trying Viagra?", asks the doctor. "Not a chance," she said. "He won'...

"So, have you figured what to buy the Missus for Christmas?" asked Brady. "I, sure have, she decided it for me," answered Paddy. "She said she wanted something with diamonds in it, so I've bought he...

Pat came to tell Mrs. O'Flaherty about her husband's untimely drowning in a vat of beer at the brewery. "Oh, the poor man" she sobbed, "Please, tell me, did he suffer much?" "I don't think so mum;...

Fergus O'Flannagan from Ballyfriggin in County Clare, Ireland. had fallen on hard times and the only thing he had left in the world is Dolly, his faithful donkey. Fergus had been out of work fo...

Mike lay dying on his bed when his wife Brigid came in to him and asked if there was anything he wanted. Mike said "Brigid, what is that delicious smell coming from the kitchen?" And Brigid replied...

"And how much of that stack of hay did you steal, Kavanaugh?" the priest asked at confession. "I might as well confess to the whole stack, your Reverence," said Kavanaugh. "I'm goin' after the rest ...

An Irish priest and a Rabbi found themselves sharing a compartment on a train. After a while, the priest opened a conversation by saying, "I know that, in your religion, you're not supposed to eat po...

McQuillan walked into a bar and ordered martini after martini, each time removing the olives and placing them in a jar. When the jar was filled with olives and all the drinks consumed, the Irishma...

John O'Reilly hoisted his beer and said, "Here's to spending the rest of me life, between the legs of me lovely wife!" That won him the top prize for the best toast of the night! He went hom...

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Sitting behind a couple of nuns at a baseball game with their habits partially blocking the view, three men decided to badger the nuns in an effort to get them to move. In a very loud voice, the...

Jacques Chirac, The French Prime Minister, was sitting in his office wondering what kind of mischief he could perpetrate against the United States when his telephone rang. "Hallo, Mr. Chirac!", a...

A young Irishman moves to California and goes to a big mega-department store looking for a job.The manager says, "Do you have any sales experience?"The kid says, "Yeah, I was a salesman back home in...

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The Irish girl knelt in the confessional and said, "Bless me, Father, for I have sinned." "What is it, child?" The girl said, "Father, I have committed the sin of vanity. Twice a day I gaze at mys...

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The Living Tradition music shop on MacCurtain St. in Cork was opened in 1994 and has built up an enviable reputation for its selection of traditional, ethnic and world cds and books. Although the shop...

As a host of Traditional Irish Music Sessions for over six years, Andi has brought the “true voice” of the native Ulsterman to many a late night and early morning gatherings here in his adopted home o...

Early in 1990, Michael Londra decided to follow his heart and take to the stage. In Ireland word of Michael's talent as a singer spread quickly and within months he was offered the title role in "Jose...

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The Jivenaires Showband was formed in Boyle, Co Roscommon (Ireland) in 1961. Having achieved significant local success the band progressed to the countrywide ballroom circuit, doing tours of the Irish...

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Jonathan Swift was born on November 30, 1667 in Dublin, Ireland, the son of Protestant Anglo-Irish parents: his ancestors had been Royalists, and all his life he would be a High-Churchman. His father,...

Poetry Ireland/Éigse Éireann is the national organisation for poetry in Ireland. We serve all 32 counties and receive support from The Arts Council of Ireland/An Chomhairle Ealaíon and The Arts Counci...

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The Irish Writers Centre is pleased to announce a new series of readings by authors. Over the coming weeks the writers centre is providing a forum for authors from different genres to present their wo...

Patrick Kavanagh, one of the foremost Irish poets of the twentieth century, was born in the townland of Mucker, Inniskeen, in 1904, the elder son of James - a cobbler and small farmer - and Bridget Ka...

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It’s hard to believe that as little or as much as 30 years ago, there was no Toronto Irish Players, given how important it’s become to the Irish community and the theatre community and the band of fri...

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The Clare Tin Whistle coming from County Clare, the home of Irish Traditional Music, is one of the oldest musical instruments of Ireland. Its ease of playing makes it the perfect instrument for learni...

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The Maritime Fiddlers Association (MFA) is a non-profit organization that promotes old time fiddling in the Canadian Maritime region. The MFA was first formed March 28, 1981, and currently has approx...

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This fun-filled Parade includes marching bands, floats, clowns, marching groups, and St. Patrick himself. Following the Parade, a grand Irish party (céilí) will be held in the Civic Centre at Lansdown...

The facts of Patrick's life are largely obscured by legend. He belonged to a Christian family of Roman citizenship. Captured when barely 16 by Irish marauders and enslaved, he worked for six years a...

The centre is a new and exciting interpretative exhibition which tells the fascinating story of Ireland's Patron Saint. Through Patrick's own words a light is shone on the arrival of Christianity in I...

Our primary mission each year is to organize the Toronto St. Patrick's Day Parade, one of the largest in North America, as well as the events leading up to the big day. From its humble and noble begin...