Growing up in the southern part of the Philippines, in an expatriate community of the Dole pineapple-producing plantation, shaped how I understand family and celebration. Across the Philippines, New Year traditions are rich with symbolism. Even as adults, many of…
CAVAN, Ireland—The Philippine community will take centre stage in Cavan this Culture Night as H.E. Daniel R. Espiritu, Philippine Ambassador to Ireland, joins the Cathaoirleach John Paul Feeley of Cavan County Council and Cavan Arts officials to officially open Culture…
CAVAN, Ireland—Over 300 Filipinos and friends gathered at the Cavan Crystal Hotel to mark Philippine National Heroes Day with the new Philippine Ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Daniel R. Espiritu, during the Embassy’s first outreach visit since reopening after 13 years. The community-led event, organised…
Ballsbridge, Dublin — Ambassador-designate of the Philippines to Ireland, Daniel R. Espiritu, has outlined the Philippine Embassy’s key priorities in a recent interview. The meeting took place ahead of the Ambassador’s formal presentation of credentials to President Michael D. Higgins, scheduled…
Let’s meet Vanda Marie Brady, a Filipina-Irish-British advocate, radio presenter, translator and founder of migrant-led and cultural initiatives grounded in community care and creative collaboration. Watch the interview by Tara, Let’s Talk!
The Creative Ireland Programme is supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport. It is an all-of-government culture and wellbeing programme and it is our ambition to inspire and transform people, places and communities through creativity. It is committed…
The Filipino community in Ireland is set to mark a historic occasion with the celebration of Philippine National Heroes Day this Saturday, August 23, at the Cavan Crystal Hotel. More than 300 Filipinos and their Irish supporters are expected to…
Over 300 Filipinos and friends gathered at the Cavan Crystal Hotel to mark the day The community-led event, organised by cultural advocate and Cavan local Vanda Brady, drew attendees from across Ireland, reflecting the strong presence of over 20,000 Filipinos…
Cultúr Cavan Creatives is the result of a strong collaborative spirit. Built in partnership with Cavan County Council, Cavan Arts, and several key community initiatives, the platform highlights the transformative power of creative networks. Among these initiatives are: Together, these projects…
To coincide with International Women’s Day we are launching a new video series across our social platforms called “Women in Radio”. We begin by speaking to presenter Vanda Brady who featured in the Irish Examiner’s top 100 women making their…