May, 2013

Gaelic Awareness Month, Nova Scotia

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Guelph Celtic Orchestra Season Wrapup, Legion. Branch 234, 57 Watson Parkway South, Guelph ON

Tickets: $ 15 advance / $ 20 at the door. Space is limited and door entry is not guaranteed unless tickets are reserved.

Performance and Ceilidh dance, directed by Fiona McCairley
Featuring Canadian Stepdancers followed by a Ceili called by Maureen Mulvey-O'Leary

For advance tickets email guelphceltic@gmail.com online: http://www.ticketscene.ca/city/guelph

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Set Dancing Class, Corktown Irish Pub, 175 Young St., Hamilton ON

Set Dance Class every second Tuesday from 6: 30 - 8: 30 / session every Tuesday
For more information contact Ann Gorman6McKinney 905.549.9867 or email agormckinney@cogeco.ca

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Fundraising dinner, The Great Hall, Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle University of Toronto ON

6: 30 pm. Cocktails at 8: 00 pm Dress is business attire
Tickets: $ 250.00 per ticket or $ 2,500 for a table of 10

Ireland Park Foundation is hosting a dinner to commemorate the Battle of Ridgeway and to restore to memory the names of the first Canadian Army casualties and the names of the Irish American casualties killed in the battle on June 2nd, 1866. A portion of the proceeds of the dinner this year and in subsequent years, leading up to the 150th Anniversary in 2016, will be used to commission a new memorial on the site of the Ridgeway Battle.

For more information and / or to purchase a table or seat(s) email irelandparkfoundation@funnel.ca For more information please visit http://www.irelandparkfoundation.com
Dignitaries from the Government of Canada and Ireland will be in attendance

May 29 - June 1, 2013

North American Association for Celtic Language Teachers Annual Conference, Ottawa, ON

Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, University of Ottawa

For information and registration see http://www.naaclt.org/

Friday, May 31, 2013

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A Fabulous Day at the Races, Woodbine Race Track, 555 Rexdale Blvd. Toronto ON

Lunch: 12: 00 pm - 3: 00 pm
Races: 1: 00 pm - 5: 00 pm
Tickets: $ 125 each

At this wonderful event you will enjoy the camaraderie of clients, friends and family while savouring a fabulous buffet lunch at the Trackside Tent. As you place your bets you can look over the exquisite Silent Auction Table or purchase your winning raffle ticket. Perhaps you may even be the winner of the Best Dressed Couple, Best Hat or Best Tie. This is a fun filled day that you do not want to miss!

Proceeds from The Ireland Fund of Canada's Day at the Races will support the Celtic Studies Program at St. Michael's College, University of Toronto.

Tickets are limited so order now. Phone 416.367.8311 or order on-line at http://ifoc.akaraisin.com/DAR

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Celtic Tide concert, Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Avenue, Toronto ON Toronto,

7: 30 pm Tickets: $ 25 adults /  seniors / $ 15 students http://www.vocachorus.ca/

VOCA Chorus of Toronto presents Scott Macmillan and Jennyfer Brickenden's "Celtic Mass for the Sea". We're thrilled that the composer and librettist are both coming from Halifax to perform with us. There will also be a variety of instrumental and choral pieces (with band) as well.

Loretto Reid, Sharlene Wallace, Kelly Hood, Rose Bolton, Leon Taheny, Wendy Solomon on cello and Scott Macmillan on guitar
Jenny Crober, Artistic Director, Conductor, VOCA Chorus of Toronto http://www.vocachorus.ca

Tuesday, June 5, 2013

Pat Murphy - Dance Master, Corktown Pub, 175 Young Street, Hamilton ON

We are hosting Pat Murphy again this year for a 2 hour dance workshop. This is designed for all levels so please do try to come out and meet Pat who will join in our session afterwards as well.

Set Dance Class every second Tuesday from 6: 30 - 8: 30 / session every Tuesday
For more information contact Ann Gorman6McKinney 905.549.9867 or email agormckinney@cogeco.ca

June 7 - 9, 2013

Ciorcail Chomhrá Toronto Deireadh Seachtaine Lán-Gaeilge / Irish Language Immrsion Weekend, Keswick ON

Cost: $ 200
includes classes ( 3 levels), meals from Friday night to lunch Sunday, sweets at break, two nights accommodation, movie night

Location: 379 Bouchier St., Keswick ON

Socialising, movie night, stories, poetry Irish music

Due to the intimate setting, registration and payment are required as soon as possible to hold your spot.
For more information / registration email gaeltoronto@gmail.com

Saturday, June 8, 2013

The Gaelic in the Whisky, The Caledonian, 856 College St., (College and Ossington), Toronto ON

4 pm, Tickets: $ 35 (limited to 30)

David Livingston-Lowe will talk about the making of whisky and Gaelic terminology associated with Scotland and Ireland's mational beverage. Participants will sample 4 different whiskies, and learn some historical and linguistic background

Seating is limited and by pre-paid reservation only. See registration form here http://www.canadiancelticarts.ca/whisky.pdf Reservations must be received by May 31.

Sunday, June 9 , 2013

Irish Heritage Day, Inisfil Grange Hall, 931 Church Drive North (Kilarney Beach Road off Younge Street) Inisfil ON

Free admission 1: 30 pm - 4: 00 pm

Monday, June 10, 2013

Cork Association Annual Pub Night, Galway Arms, 840 The Queensway (between Royal York and Islington), Toronto ON

Music by Tom O'Donoghue. call John Cawley for more information 647.285.0866

June 19 - 23, 2013

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Annual CAIS conference, Simon Fraser University,Harbour Centre, Vancouver, BC

On the Edge: Transitions, Transgressions, and Transformations in Irish and Scottish Studies

Co-hosted by Canadian Association for Irish Studies (CAIS) / Research Institute of Irish and Scottish Studies, University of Aberdeen.

For more information see http://ocs.sfu.ca/sfuhistory/index.php/issc/ote/schedConf/ or call 416.926.7145

July 1 - 5, 2013

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Scottish Gaelic Immersion week, Ontario School of Piping and Drumming, 15800 Yonge Street (St. Andrew's College), Aurora ON

http://ospd.sac.on.ca/gaelic_program.html

Orientation is the evening of June 30, with the programme itself being July 1 - 5. The instructor is Angus McLeod of Cape Breton and it is for Advanced Beginners and above. There is no beginners programme. Complete information and registration details at the link above.