The festival was a great success this year thanks to everyone that attended and supported it. Great shows from all the artists. Keep up date with the Festival on social media: Facebook @TynesideIrishC and Twitter @tyneside_irish
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St.Patrick’s Day and 1916: my p...
Writing now it’s all over these are just a few notes from a purely personal perspective. ( Tony Corcoran – Secretary Tyneside Irish Centre) First of all a big thanks to all of our members and friends who turned out last Thursday and made it a very successful day socially and financially. Also “go raibh […]
Journeying to the Emerald Isle: The A...
With its rocky shores and wild, lush green beauty, the natural poetry of the homeland’s breathtaking landscape is filled with legend and mystery. With an alluring wilderness and a vibrant culture which resonates in every charming village, city, and port alike, it’s no surprise that Ireland is one of the world’s most popular destinations […]
TYNESIDE IRISH BRIGADE 1914-18
NEWS RELEASE TYNESIDE IRISH BRIGADE CENTENARY MEETING TYNESIDE IRISH CENTRE 43=49 GALLOWGATE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NE1 4SG NEWS RELEASE TYNESIDE IRISH BRIGADE ASSOCIATI ON A meeting convened at Newcastle’s Irish Centre on Tuesday 5th August resolved to set up a permanent organisation to bring together descendants and supporters of the four battalions of the […]
Funders and Sponsors
We have and still do organise and number of Irish Cultural events over the years and would not be able to do this if it wasn’t for the support from a number of organisations who help us with funding, sponsorship and marketing. We would like to thank all of these organisations and would like to recognise the wonderfull […]
We Need Irish Archive Material
The Tyneside Irish Cultral Society in collaboration with The Customs House South Shields will be working on a new project in the New Year, we will be looking at archive material to inspire and stimulate young people in schools on South Tyneside. Which will be used to develop and devise a music and dance event which will be performed […]
Set Dancing is a Hoot!
Try Ireland’s wildly popular social dance form. Invented in rural Ireland over 150 years ago, Irish sets are figures danced by four couples in a square akin to American Square dancing. All you need is comfy clothes, hard soled shoes and away you go. All ages at all abilities welcome. SET DANCING -EVERY TUESDAY 8PM
Tyneside Comhaltas
Tyneside Comhaltas Diary Welcome to current members and new members. The Tyneside Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann branch has establish itself with a higher profile and wider range of events and activities for members, new members and the wider community. Guest musicians will be invited to play in the Gallowgate Lounge on the second Sunday of each month […]