http://www.brightonirish.co.uk Brighton's Irish on the Web Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:28:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Geese in Southover Street was transformed during Brighton festival to become the backdrop to a laugh out loud comic drama set in 1950s Ireland.  ‘The M Boat’ told the story of a working motor barge transporting Guinness from Dublin to Shannon Harbour.   Playwright Eddie Alford created a vivid cast of characters that ... http://www.brightonirish.co.uk/guinness-barge-docks-in-brighton/ The Celtic Ti-ggrs wowed the audience at Bom Banes Cafe in Kemp Town in March http://www.brightonirish.co.uk/the-celtic-ti-ggrs-at-bom-banes-kemp-town/   The Celtic & Irish Cultural Society (CICS) need extra volunteers to help make the 14th annual festival happen.   The August Festival is famous for showcasing some of the best musical talent from Britain and Ireland on two live entertainment stages - modern and traditional Irish music - plus an open dance competition ... http://www.brightonirish.co.uk/help-wanted-for-crawley-irish-festival/ A popular Irish pub will be transformed during Brighton festival to become the backdrop to a drama set in the 1950s.  ‘The M Boat’ is the story of a working motor barge transporting Guinness from Dublin to Shannon Harbour.   With the minimum of props, the actors will use mime and ... http://www.brightonirish.co.uk/two-nights-only-may-12-13-the-m-boat-by-eddie-alford/ After careful consideration, the Board of the Co-op has yesterday (May 5 2009) decided that the Cork-Swansea ferry service should not run this year but will instead return on 1st March 2010. The Board took this decision in the light of the large part of the booking season already lost to the ... http://www.brightonirish.co.uk/swansea-cork-ferry-no-sailing-until-2010/ Monday April 27 from about 12.30 Ty - the Chair of COUNTY BRIGHTON - will be talking about growing up in Ireland, living in Brighton and anything else that occurs to him.  If you miss it you can listen again on: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/radio/bbc_southern_counties_radio/ http://www.brightonirish.co.uk/108/ The Book of Kells has been turned into a cartoon film by Tom Moore, a young Kilkenny animator and it is now showing in Irish cinemas. The film follows Brendan, a brave 12-year-old, as he fights magical serpents and Vikings while searching for an enchanted crystal. Find out more in this Irish Times ... http://www.brightonirish.co.uk/the-book-of-kells-the-cartoon-version/ MUSICBANK HOLIDAY MONDAY May 4 Time 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM The Thrill of Irish Music Latest Music Bar (formerly Joogleberry Playhouse) An evening of Irish and American folk performed by Harmony Glen, four talented Dutch musicians www.harmonyglen.com. Plus Support band Cargo www.terrylees.com entrance FEE: £6.00, (£5.00 Concessions) MONDAY May 11 Time 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Celtic Cadences ... http://www.brightonirish.co.uk/selection-of-brighton-festival-events/ http://www.brightonirish.co.uk/irish-nancy-makes-the-final/ Ty Galvin was elected unanimously as Chair at the first annual general meeting held on November 23rd. Ty, who is originally from Cork City, has lived in Brighton since the early 70s and was once an electrician on the Palace Pier. Bridget Whelan is secretary and editor of the ... http://www.brightonirish.co.uk/our-new-officers/