My name is Valentina and I was born in Latvia. I grew up in a small town called Valka. I came to Ireland 15 years ago with my 4 year old daughter Monika. I wanted to give her the best…
Good Afternoon, Thank you for the warm welcome. I first like to thank Mrs. Vanda Brady and her team in the Filipino Association of Cavan for organizing what is set to be a very informative forum. To the guest speakers…
“Brexit is not just about the economy. It’s not just about trade. Brexit is about people. It’s about how Brexit would impact on people’s daily lives.” Here is the Closing Message of Brendan Smith, T.D. for Cavan & Monaghan &…
“Holding on to my Polish roots is very important to me. Even though I Love my life in Ireland, my heart will always be in Poland with the rest of my family. “ “When you cross the border today, no…
“Being an optimist, I see Brexit as an opportunity for us to accept and embrace change with a positive attitude.” Here is the full speech of Donata Simonaitiene, ESOL Tutor & Cavan Lithuanian School Principal on “Brexit and My Hope…
“Disability crosses all nationalities, all races and all religions. People with disability face discrimination daily, whether it is lack of education, lack of training, employment, or basically lack of access to their own environment.” “We need to recognise every citizen…
“Brexit – as challenging as that is, I hope that our members of Parliament, individuals in positions of decision-making will continue to value and uphold the strength and the positiveness that comes together when you have people working together.” “At…
“The world speaks in many languages and one voice. The language is not Irish or English, German or Japanese. It speaks the language of hope and the language of trust.” “No matter the blood, the skin, the tribe, the nation,…
To mark the 121stPhilippine Independence Day, Filipino Association of Cavan held the first cross-border Brexit conference called “Mind the Brexit Gap: Celebrating Diversity & Inclusion in the Border” in rural Lakeland County Cavan. High-profile speakers from the Philippine government as well…