With the 100th anniversary commemorations of World War in mind, Gerry Molumby visits the Warwickshire pub where the conflict’s most famous marching song was written, giving pause for thought….. I have been reflecting on the origins of its most iconic marching song ‘Its A Long Way To Tipperary. My interest was kindled by the fact that I hail from
» Read moreThe 19th Crawley Irish Festival will take place at The Hawth, Crawley on Sunday 21 September with live music, Irish dance and GAA Sports. For the third year running, the event will have no entry cost and free entry to music and dance stages. So come along and enjoy the craic!
» Read moreYES… THEY’RE BACK and playing at The Hawth Theatre in Crawley…. After a successful tour of the UK last year the Celtic and Irish Cultural Society are delighted to welcome the County Galway based multi-talented cultural group Celtic Flames back to Crawley again. If you like Irish music, song, dance and story this is what you’ve been waiting for. The
» Read moreThe Global Irish Economic Forum takes place in Dublin Castle on Friday and Saturday 4th and 5th of October You may wish to be aware that the opening and closing Plenary sessions and four panel discussion will be streamed live via the Forum website– www.globalirishforum.ie – and on the RTE site. Further material is also available on the Forum site.
» Read moreTHE CONVENTION ON THE CONSTITUTION IS RECOMMENDING ALLOWING IRISH CITIZENS ABROAD THE RIGHT TO VOTE IN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS. At a conference in Malahide, North Dublin, held over the last few days members voted overwhelmingly in favour of allowing Irish citizens living outside the State – including those in Northern Ireland – to cast a ballot in presidential elections. The opinions
» Read moreBRIGHTON IRISH SOCIETY is entertaining delegates at the Labour Party Conference — and you can be part of it. There are two parts to the night… *The first part is the meeting WHAT DIFFERENCE CAN LABOUR MAKE ON IRELAND? starts at 8.00pm Sunday, 22 September in the New Madeira Hotel, http://www.newmadeirahotel.com/ 19-23 Marine Parade, Brighton BN1 1TL. just ‘a stone’s
» Read moreLondon Rose Shows her concern for world’s hunger Crawley’s very own London Rose of Tralee, Grace Kenny whose roots are in Tullow, Co. Carlow, took time out of her busy schedule to visit Concern Worldwide’s London office to give some encouragement to this year’s Concern London Triathalon relay team. L-R Natalie Jones (run), Carla Thompson (swim), London Rose Grace Kenny
» Read moreThe night of 12th April – or the early morning of the 13th – was a time of celebrations as Crawley’s Grace Kenny with roots in Tullow, Co Carlow and sponsored by the Celtic and Irish Cultural Society was crowned London Rose of Tralee 2013. Sean Moriarty of the Irish World covered the event and we thank him for allowing
» Read moreSunday 25th August sees the 18th Annual Crawley Irish Festival moving to the grounds of The Hawth Theatre. As the CRAWLEY IRISH FESTIVAL enters its 18th year the Celtic and Irish Cultural Society are delighted to join forces with The Hawth Theatre in organising the much looked forward to event on Sunday the 25th August.
» Read moreCrawley’s Celtic and Irish Cultural Society staged one of their biggest St Patrick’s Day events ever and this time outside of the town of Crawley. In a move away from the Town Centre the CICS joined forces with Lingfield Pk Racecourse and turned the day green with live music dancing displays, bagpipes, kiddies games and lots of shenanigans as Ireland’s
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