London Irish Centre: November 2009 Events & News
- The Return to Camden Town Festival kicked off to a massive start this weekend. See www.returntocamden.org to see the great line-up, including the legendary Kilfenora Céilí Band!
- We've teamed up with 'Céilí Nights' to bring you a brand new dance experience on Nov 5th. Expect mad céilí dancing, a LIVE band, a floor-filler DJ and loads more on Nov 5. A great night out is guaranteed. More on www.ceilinights.co.uk.
- We've chosen a winning name for our new live music night (see http://irishcentre.org/?p=1509), and it's (drum roll...) 'ROCK SHANDY'. Buy tickets for the big night on Nov 13 at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/61768, with live music from John Spillane, and a DJ playing everything from The Frames to Horslips. Admit 5 for the price of 4 if you book early!
- Booking is also open for our Irish Xmas Bash on Dec 17, with DJs and live tunes from London Irish group 'The Bible Code Sundays' - http://www.wegottickets.com/event/61777.
- Don't miss Irish Heritage's Tribute concert to Brendán and Maeve Mac Lua on Nov 6th at St John's, Smith Square, London SW1 at 7.30 p.m. In association with The Irish Post www.irishheritage.co.uk.
- We are recruiting. See http://irishcentre.org/?page_id=1391.We also have a huge range of Volunteering opportunities. Reply to this email for more info.
- Our Day Centre is getting busier and busier, and in the coming weeks we will launch our new 'Community Café' on Wednesdays and Fridays 2-4pm, starting 4 November. We will also host 'mini' Open Days for the Day Centre on Oct 29 and Nov 3. Contact daycentre@irishcentre.org for more info.
- We have two pairs of tickets for Irish production 'Brendan & The Book of Kells' at The London Children's Film Festival' at The Barbican Nov 21-29 http://www.lcff.co.uk. Simply reply to this mail to be in with a chance to win.
- London Irish Theatre are back with new work on Nov 24-26, with a double header of 'Galway Girl' and 'Belfast Boy'. See www.londonirishtheatre.com for more.
- Don't forget that we are working with Celt Fest to bring you the legendary 'Wolfetones' at The Luminaire on Nov 1. www.tonesontour.com. You will also be able to buy tickets on the door.
- A group of Printmaking students from Galway M.I.T. (B.A. Fine Art Programme) have been invited to exhibit in the R.K. Burt Gallery, London from Oct 26-Nov 6. Check it out.
In other news:
1. It's the Great Irish Book Week - www.greatirishbookweek.com.
2. Eamon McDonnell's The Gift is at Greenwich Playhouse from Oct 15 to Nov 8 - http://www.galleontheatre.co.uk/.
3. We're bang in the middle of www.liverpoolirishfestival.com.
4. Irish speakers will be receiving their Fáinne at The Embassy this week - maith sibh.
5. Glenn Cumiskey, Director of The Irish Oral HistoryArchive, has some wonderful volunteering opportunities. See www.ioha.co.uk.
All for now!
The London Irish Centre
www.irishcentre.org