The Irish Cultural Society of Calgary
6452 35 Ave NW T3B 1S5 Calgary, AB, Canada

Today marks 100 years since Bloody Sunday, when 14 people went to a match in Croke Park and never returned. #B100dySunday #centenary #lightacandle #GAA #crokepark

There’s no show like a Joe show! #upmayo #JoeShow #irishabroad

Know someone who wants to become a member of The Irish Cultural Society? Or are you a member looking to renew your membership for this year? Register online in a few simple clicks at https://www.calgaryics.org/membership

Tune in tomorrow.

Happy Halloween, stay safe and spooky! #yycirish #irishincalgary #happyhalloween

Happy birthday Oscar, king of the quip!

"Crock of Gold - A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan" - looks lively!

The Ireland-Canada Centre for Commerce, Calgary (ICCC) presents a free Zoom event on Wednesday, October 28th from noon to 1pm with Ireland’s new Ambassador of Canada, Jamaica and The Bahamas, Eamonn C. McKee. ‘A Conversation with Ireland's new Ambassador’ will explore Eamonn C. McKee’s focus during his time in Canada. Eamonn C. McKee has served a number of times in the Anglo-Irish Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs working on the Northern Ireland Peace Process and has also served at the Embassy in Washington and at the Consulate General, New York. He is formerly Ambassador to Korea and to Israel. For more info and to RSVP, check out the website at https://www.iccccal.com//a-conversation-with-irelands-new-

Part-time Opportunity - Irish Cultural Society of Calgary Grant Writer/Centre Administrator We are looking to fill a part-time support position (5-10 hours per week) with split duties between dedicated Grant Writing and Centre Administration. The Grant Writer/Centre Administrator will develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and proudly advocate on behalf of the ICS which exists to guide, support and appreciate the best aspects of Irish and Celtic culture, so...Continue reading

Calgary Chieftains GAA hold their annual AGM on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 6 PM MDT 11:45 PM MDT at Inner City Brewing Company All registered members are invited to attend the AGM. Alcohol will not be served during the AGM, but members are more than welcome to arrive early for a drink before 6pm. In order to attend the end of year events afterwards, attendees must pay for their seat ahead of time and get named on the guest list. Due to Covid-19 restrictions our event is... capped at 50 people and getting your name on the guest list will be done on a first come first serve basis. Ticket Prices: are $20 for club members and $30 for non members, which will grant entry into Inner City, a burger & fries, & 1 drink of choice (16oz pint, single highball or 5oz glass of wine). (If you have any special dietary requirements please let us know before Wednesday, Oct 21st) In order to confirm your place at our event please send your money to [email protected] We will be adhering to all Covid-19 protocols and must know the attendance numbers prior to the event for seating purposes. If your name is not on the guest list, prior to Saturday 24th you will be asked to leave once the AGM is over.

Feile na Gaeilge online classes and lectures, give it a lash!

Well if that doesn’t warm your heart you haven’t got one! @calgarychieftainsgaa #chieftainsog #canadagaa #starsoftomorrow #passingiton #gaa #irishincalgary #yycirish

TODAY AT 6:30 PM 9 PM Calgary Chieftains Long Distance Camógie 7's 7311 34 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 1N5, Canada Get ready for the #kccamoige7s bringing clubs together even though we’re apart.

@calgarychieftainsgaa 7s tournament kicks off tomorrow, 11am at Our Lady of Assumption school in Bowness, 7311 34th Ave NW. Get out and show your support, they’ve been training hard and now finally get to strut their stuff and throw a few shapes! #yycirish #irishincalgary #strongertogether #gaafootball #hurling #fastestgameongrass

Big thanks to Don at Grumpy Olde Gardener for taking care of our gardens this summer. Thanks for all your help Don!

For those interested in guitar, Jim Murray has been named as an instructor at the O'Flaherty Irish Music Retreat and will be providing virtual instruction. Jim has visited the The Irish Cultural Society of Calgary many times, with Sharon Shannon among others, and is a great talent.

@oflahertyretreat Irish music festival runs from October 18th to November 8th 2020 and includes classes, sessions, workshops, dance, informances and much more. Registration starts tomorrow, so check out their social media pages or website to get involved. www.oflahertyretreat.org #oflahertyirishmusicretreat #registertomorrow #irishmusic #tradsession #virtualmusicretreat