“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,…
My Final Learning Journal for the QQI Community Development Course On April 26, I received the Cathaoirleach’s (Cavan County Council Chair) Annual Award for Social Inclusion 2019 for my exceptional achievement, effort and service in a voluntary or unpaid capacity…
The Filipino Association of Cavan (FAC) had the privilege to be part of the Cavan Arts Festival which was held at Con Smith Park. FAC Founder Vanda Brady talked about the book of Vicenta Kennedy “From the Philippines to…
First Filipino Teen Champion Vocalists to Perform in Dublin The Brightlights, a Filipino singing group based in Ireland composed of young national prize-winners and title-holders, will perform in a major concert in Dublin this November. Formed in May 2018, this…
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…