Stories and interviews from the Irish Diaspora

Doireann Ní Bhriain, Patricia Messenger, Dr. Rosemary Day , Sally Galiana, Deirdre O'Shaughnessy

Paul Caldwell : CelticFest Vancouver returns March 13–15, celebrating Irish Heritage Month and 22 years of Celtic music, dance, and culture in the heart of Vancouver.

Tim Burke - 26th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade set for March 15 at 2 p.m. in Downtown Peterborough, Irish historial geographer Christy Roche has been named this year's Grand Marshall.

Tom O'Neill Ottawa St Patrick's Day Parade Fund Raising funds with GoFundMe to help us cover essential security needs while keeping the 39th St. Patrick's Parade bright, joyful, and full of Irish fun for everyone.

Fiarock's debut album, An Tús, just released, Fiárock is going full speed ahead, forging their way into the future with plenty of craic!

the opening session from a landmark conference in the Aula Maxima celebrating a century of radio in Ireland.Finola Doyle O'Neill, John O'Halloran, Micheál Martin , Aoife MacEvilly, Hiram Morgan ,Patricia Monahan

Sheila Flanagan talks about the first cross border educational partnership under the Shared Ireland Initiative under the Good Friday Agreement

Fiona Tyndall's new album Einin and Cheoil is a collection of traditional Irish songs with unique and complex vocal and instrumental arrangement.

Northern Ireland IT leader, Kainos, is doubling its workforce in Canada after acquiring Davis Pier of Nova Scotia.

Banjo icon Enda Scahill and harmonica master Joel Andersson team up for a groundbreaking album—Irish music like you've never heard before. Enda, a Steve Martin Prize winner and founder of We Banjo 3, redefines the genre with rich tone and flair.

Ron Tremback: Ron has been an artisan for more than 40 years, making everything from moccasins to houses and cabins.

Steve Scart The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) is the official archive for Northern Ireland.

Established in 2021, the James Joyce Association of Ottawa (JJAO) is a Canadian-based group dedicated to celebrating the works of Irish author James Joyce through monthly readings, special events like Bloomsday, and performances.

Anne McGrath - Irish Seniors Social Group The objective of ISSGO is " To keep seniors born in Ireland, seniors of Irish descent as well as seniors with an interest in all things Irish, in touch with each other, with their culture and heritage."

Oscar Mou Ottawa Irish Arts Ottawa Irish Arts, the local branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, celebrated its 50th anniversary of promoting Irish culture, music, and dance in the region with a special 50th Anniversary Céilí on November 16, 2025.

Vanessa McLean - Ottawa Gaels: The Ottawa Gaels GAA celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2025, honoring half a century of Gaelic football and camogie in the capital region. A highlight was a gala dinner on November 22, 2025

Aidan Russell is the current Ottawa Rose of Tralee and tell of her experiences of 2025

Ottawa Celtic Choir: Ellen MacIsaac, Founder and Musical Director talks about 2025

Thomas O'Neill - President reviews 2025 and outlines plans for 2026

Patrick Murray - Irish Film Festival Ottawa offers some holiday viewing suggestions

Bound for Canada: A Musical Journey from Hardship to Hope

Kings and Queens of the Road / Ríthe agus Banríonacha an Bóthair collects personal stories of childhood journeys, capturing the imagination, courage and everyday adventures of growing up across Ireland.

The Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition is a student showcase of original research projects. Each year, thousands of students submit proposals, with only about 500 projects selected for display at the four-day exhibition in Dublin

Your Roots Are Showing – Ireland's Folk Conference and Showcase brings the global folk music community together. It fosters collaboration among musicians, artists, & industry professionals, support emerging talent, and create meaningful opportunities.

Enda Larkin is an amateur historian with a lifelong passion for exploring Ireland's rich and complex history. This enduring interest in Irish heritage has inspired him to share compelling stories from the past through Irish Echoes.

Ottawa Gaels GAA turned 50, and celebrated in style! On Saturday, November 22, 2025, teammates, friends, and supporters—past and present gathered at the Ottawa Infinity Convention Centre

The Irish Descendants celebrate 35 years of music and are on their annual Christmas tour across Canada

In 1989, Irish doctor Geraldine Osborne, her artist husband Danny, & their 3 young children—ages 5, 2, and 1—embarked on an extraordinary adventure: to spend a year living in the tiny Inuit settlement of Grise Fiord, over a 3000km above the Arctic Circle.

The Traveller's Tale This book for the first time lifts the veil of secrecy which has surrounded the Irish Government's operation in the North during the Peace Process.

Frank Cassidy - Rideau Ramblers at 4th Stage

Mick McAuley Irish musician, composer and songwriter

Matthew Gilsenan - The Celtic Tenors Canadian Tour Christmas 2025

Ruth Hanna - Julie McAlpin - Philip Geraghty - Laureen Regan - John Crowley - Mike Murphy - Kate Hickey - Ramon Whelan

Nick McCarthy - Dublin Fusilier Martin Groden buried at Beechwood Cemetery Ottawa

Eamonn McKee & Mark McGowan: Irish-born Canadians and their descendants have made significant contributions to all aspects of Canadian life.

International Uilleann Piping Day, a global celebration of the unique Irish pipes or ‘uilleann pipes', will take place around the world on Saturday 1st November 2025.

Fiachra was very much influenced by the old South Connemara style and from an early age was privileged to hear sean-nós singers and music played for sets and sean-nós dancing unique to the area.

A huge congratulations to Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell - the winners of this year's Robinson Emerging Artist Showcase!

Niamh Bury Irish Singer/Songwriter at FAI 2025

Brian McSheffrey - The Sheriff Said “No Flirtin"!

Ciaran MacGowan at Folk Alliance international: