promoting Irish culture on the Sussex Coast
18
Mar
Time: 2:30pm - Venue: Hove Bowling Club [Map]
Irish Afternoon in aid of the Martlets Hospice. Tickets £8 buffet & music by Shamrock Disco.
17
Mar
From Midday at The Lectern, Pelham Terrace, Brighton [MAP]
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with County Brighton.
The best in sport…
The best in music…
and the very best company
Happy Hour 12-1 p.m - £2 Guinness and all day drinks promotions
Live Six Nations Rugby:
All games live starting with Italy v Ireland at 1.30 P.M
Live All Ireland Club Finals:
Hurling and Gaelic […]
3
Mar
Time: 7:30pm - Where: Clarion Gatwick Hotel, Langley Drive, Crawley [map]
In the presence of representatives from the Irish Embassy and the Federation of Irish Societies, a display from the Mullins School of Dancing will feature during the night. A dance follows the dinner.
Tickets cost just £30 and we’d like to make up a […]
28
Feb
When: 9pm - Where: The Geese.., 16 Southover Street, Brighton [map]
Hear the authentic sound of the tin whistle, fiddle and bodhran from County Brighton’s very own house band. Great Music & Good Company. Bring you own instruments if you’re a musician - you’ll be among friends.
2
Feb
British and Irish politicians have made visits to Irish communities in London, Manchester and Leeds over the past few months to conduct research that will result in a high level report on the Irish in Britain.
The report will focus on:
the elderly Irish, especially those who emigrated in the post-war years
health
culture
education
returning emigrants
But of course the Irish […]
1
Feb
A new type of Guinness will go on trial in 142 pubs across the country; mainly O’Neill’s.
It’s red and it’s sweet we’re told and it’s going to be test marketed for between 3 and 9 months before a decision is made whether to launch it officially in the UK.
This is not the same as ‘new’ […]
24
Jan
If you’re name is Caitlin, become a piece of art!
Caitlin Griffiths is an artist and curator based in the West Midlands. She is looking for other women named Caitlin for her project ‘The Book of Caitlin’. Caitlins are asked to submit (via email) a photograph of themselves, their full name and a one […]
1
Jan
Last weekend a low-budget Irish musical about selling the Big Issue on Grafton Street won a major prize at the Sundance Film Festival, the most prestigious independent films festival in America - run by Robert Redford.
Called Once, the film will be shown at the Dublin International Film Festival this month.
4
Dec
County Brighton are busy planning events for the year ahead and developing a database of contacts and talent so that we may further develop the strong Irish events in the future.
County Brighton launched with its first event on 8 November 2006 featuring music, stories, poems and comedy in Brighton with more events planned.
We are creating […]