May22Fri
May22Fri
Gaelchultúr would like to support the Irish language community abroad during this difficult period, therefore they are offering a discount of €20 on the price of their summer course to Irish Chamber members and friends. The classes taking place on Saturday are particularly suitable for those based outside Ireland (the full schedule is available in the course brochure, which is attached to this message and can also be downloaded here.) To avail of this special discount, use the code “pobalidirnáisiúnta2020” when registering for a class (you can register by clicking here).
May18Mon
The Dublin-based creative agency The Tenth Man has created a touching and emotional social video that offers some hope and an important reminder that the Covid-19 crisis will come to an end. Click HERE to read more.
May12Tue
May05Tue
Irish Return an Old Favor, Helping Native Americans Battling the Virus
New York Times
In 1847 the Choctaw people sent $170 to help during the potato famine. Irish donors are citing that gesture as they help two tribes during the Covid-19 pandemic.
DUBLIN — More than 170 years ago, the Choctaw Nation sent $170 to starving Irish families during the potato famine. A sculpture in County Cork commemorates the generosity of the tribe, itself poor. In recent decades, ties between Ireland and the Choctaws have grown.
