http://www.countybrighton.co.uk promoting Irish culture on the Sussex Coast Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:22:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://www.countybrighton.co.uk/irish-nancy-makes-the-final/ Ty Galvin was elected unanimously as Chair at the first annual general meeting held on November 23rd. Ty, who is originally from Cork City, has lived in Brighton since the early 70s and was once an electrician on the Palace Pier. Bridget Whelan is secretary and editor of the ... http://www.countybrighton.co.uk/our-new-officers/ Game on! Following the fantastic performance of the Irish cricket team – and their fans - in the Caribbean you have a chance to repeat this – but in the more genteel surroundings of Hove actually. The Blarney Army are coming to town and you can be there. The County Brighton Irish ... http://www.countybrighton.co.uk/join-the-blarney-army/ Time: 2:30pm - Venue: Hove Bowling Club [Map] Irish Afternoon in aid of the Martlets Hospice.  Tickets £8 buffet & music by Shamrock Disco. http://www.countybrighton.co.uk/irish-afternoon/ 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 ... http://www.countybrighton.co.uk/saint-patricks-day/ 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 ... http://www.countybrighton.co.uk/crawley-irish-dinner-dance-2007/ 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. http://www.countybrighton.co.uk/traditional-irish-music-session/ 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 ... http://www.countybrighton.co.uk/have-your-say-on-the-issues/ 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 ... http://www.countybrighton.co.uk/new-guinness/ 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 ... http://www.countybrighton.co.uk/calling-all-caitlins/