Another paperless christmas
“Everyone has his or her own story, so I have no right to say what is best for Filipinos coming to Ireland. But for me, life is not easy here. My advice is, if you are happy in the Philippines,…
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Cavan Multicultural Christmas Market & Cavan Enterprise Town
Vanda Brady of Cavan Filipino Community & Outreach Ireland set up a Filipino Christmas Tree pm 8-10 December 2017 at the Cavan Multicultural Christmas Market featuring Christmas Filipino traditions and decor. She coordinated this with the Event Organisers of Cavan…
The most we can do is share our stories
DIVERSITY New radio show celebrates migrants A new series is to hear from migrants who have made their local region their home. Well known local activist Vanda Brady is hosting the radio series, which will hear from others who have…
Jastine Valdez’s family: ‘We are still grieving and think of her all the time’
In May 2018, a young woman was killed. Her parents struggle with sadness and memory Every May 21st since Jastine Valdez was abducted in Enniskerry, Co Wicklow, and murdered shortly afterwards, nearly four years ago, her parents, Thessie and Danilo,…
What is Pinoy Craic?
Your Home This is where the pearl meets the emerald, where the Philippines and Ireland open up to each other in an international context, where you hit two birds in one stone as a “Global Filipino-Irish”. Your Hub PinoyCraic is…
From the Philippines to Ireland: A Voyage of Discovery
Published Date: June 18, 2017 The book, which is about the life of Filipino immigrant and former journalist Vising Benavidez- Kennedy as she explores her two homes, was officially inaugurated by Philippine Honorary Consul to Ireland, Mark Christopher Congdon. The…
“Tinig ng Pag-asa (Voice of Hope) – A Song for Youth Empowerment
About the Philippine-Inspired, Ethnic Flavoured Song Philippine-Inspired Youth Song Launched in Ireland Music promotes solidarity and helps in the well-being of children. Developing musical talent among the youth also makes them feel worthy as they earn the respect and appreciation from other…
PinoyCraic Online Radio
ENFiD-Ireland launched the first Filipino-Irish Online Radio Station, PinoyCraic.com, on November 2016. PinoyCraic.com is an information centre that connects Ireland and the Philippines through news, events, immigration updates, and music. It now had an average of 90 listeners a day, but its…
Modern Oriental Design Home with Traditional Filipino Elements, Nestled in Irish Pastures
Hidden in the back roads of the Cavan countryside and yet only minutes from busy Cavan Town in Ireland, Long Meadow View is an amazing design project and fascinating retreat created and owned by Filipina and Outreach Ireland Co-ordinator Vanda…
Teaching Tagalog/Filipino (The Philippine National Language) in an Irish Home
Published Date: September 1, 2017 From September 2017, Vanda Brady has been teaching her two children Tagalog/Filipino at her home in Long Meadow View, Co. Cavan. She is echoing the topics being taught in their school in Mullahoran. Here is…