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Irish Nancy Makes The Final

David Nolan — Fri, 30 May 2008 20:00:22 +0000

Christmas Party

David Nolan — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:01:09 +0000

Come to our Christmas Party and listen to COUNTY BRIGHTON’S OWN BAND OF TRADITIONAL MUSICIANS , The Celtic Ti-grrs.

The party takes place on FRIDAY 14 DECEMBER from 8.15pm at The Downs Hotel, Woodingdean (directions)

(BUS STOP OUTSIDE THE HOTEL. BUSES GO FROM PORTSLADE, HOVE, CHURCHILL SQUARE & BRIGHTON STATION)

Irish Afternoon

David Nolan — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 14:30:51 +0000

Time: 2:30pm - Venue: Hove Bowling Club [Map]

Irish Afternoon in aid of the Martlets Hospice. Tickets £8 buffet & music by Shamrock Disco.

Saint Patrick’s Day Extravaganza

David Nolan — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 21:48:18 +0000

From Midday at The Lectern, Pelham Terrace, Brighton [MAP]

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with County Brighton.

The best in sport…
The best in music…
and the very best company

Happy Hour 12-1 p.m – £2 Guinness and all day drinks promotions

Live Six Nations Rugby:
All games live starting with Italy v Ireland at 1.30 P.M

Live All Ireland Club Finals:
Hurling and Gaelic Football finals from 1.35 P.M

5pm-8.30pm: Traditional Irish Music Session
Everybody welcome to join in!

9pm ’til late: Live Irish Band – “Missing the Ferry”

Further Information: 07949949954
Contact The Lectern: 01273 685 258

Crawley Irish Dinner Dance 2007

David Nolan — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 20:00:20 +0000

Time: 7:30pm – Where: Clarion Gatwick Hotel, Langley Drive, Crawley [map]

In the presence of representatives from the Irish Embassy and the Federation of Irish Societies, a display from the Mullins School of Dancing will feature during the night. A dance follows the dinner.

Tickets cost just £30 and we’d like to make up a County Brighton table If you want to come just contact us & we’ll be in touch – the craic will be mighty! The Crawley Society have given County Brighton every support and we know they throw a good party.

Traditional Irish Music Session

David Nolan — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 21:00:31 +0000

When: 9pm - Where: The Geese.., 16 Southover Street, Brighton [map]

Hear the authentic sound of the tin whistle, fiddle and bodhran from County Brighton’s very own house band. Great Music & Good Company. Bring you own instruments if you’re a musician – you’ll be among friends.

Have Your Say On The Issues

David Nolan — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 16:31:03 +0000

British and Irish politicians have made visits to Irish communities in London, Manchester and Leeds over the past few months to conduct research that will result in a high level report on the Irish in Britain.

The report will focus on:

the elderly Irish, especially those who emigrated in the post-war years
health
culture
education
returning emigrants

But of course the Irish Diaspora extends a lot further than just that of Manchester, Leeds and London and through The Irish Post you can voice your opinions on the important issues facing the Irish community in Britain.

You can e-mail: irishpost@irishpost.co.uk or write to

The Irish Post,
Cambridge House,
Cambridge Grove,
Hammersmith,
London, W6 0LE.

Have your say and we wouldn’t be offended if you mentioned the importance of organisations like County Brighton…

New Guinness

David Nolan — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 16:58:40 +0000

A new type of Guinness will go on trial in 142 pubs across the country; mainly O’Neill’s.

It’s red and it’s sweet we’re told and it’s going to be test marketed for between 3 and 9 months before a decision is made whether to launch it officially in the UK.

This is not the same as ‘new’ Guinness that is currently being tried out in Ireland. That one is called a mid strength version and is a lot less alcoholic than your usual paint of plain.

Has anyone tried new Guinness in any of these versions? Let us know.

Calling All Caitlins

David Nolan — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:17:40 +0000

If you’re name is Caitlin, become a piece of art!

Caitlin Griffiths is an artist and curator based in the West Midlands. She is looking for other women named Caitlin for her project ‘The Book of Caitlin’. Caitlins are asked to submit (via email) a photograph of themselves, their full name and a one word description of who they are. For example Caitlin Griffiths ‘Artist’.

Caitlin comments:

‘The Book of Caitlin’ is about two things – names we are given and names we give ourselves. I will be creating a book where every page contains a ‘Caitlin’ and the name is no longer a unique factor in defining who we are. The book will instead be ordered using the one word description from each women. Effectively we are naming ourselves…

Anyone interested in becoming part of this project should contact the artist at thecaitlingriffiths@hotmail.com

Irish Film Wins Top US Award

David Nolan — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 17:00:01 +0000

Last weekend a low-budget Irish musical about selling the Big Issue on Grafton Street won a major prize at the Sundance Film Festival, the most prestigious independent films festival in America – run by Robert Redford.

Called Once, the film will be shown at the Dublin International Film Festival this month.