When I first arrived in Ireland ten years ago, I wasn’t alone. I came with my husband Shane and our two toddlers Charlie and Guia, hearts full of hope, and the anticipation of a home still being built in Mullahoran,…
I had the privilege to congratulate 30 nurses on their 20th year of service in Donegal. It was inspiring to hear their stories of tears and laughter when they first arrived in 2001, scourging charity shops with their then Irish…
This graduate thesis by Vanda Marie B. Macion (Brady), completed in 2001 as part of her MA in Communication, explores how peace education was introduced and spread within the Dole Philippines School (DPS) community in Polomolok, South Cotabato. Set against…
“Filipino Festive Feast: A Philippine Buffet Fundraiser for Filipino Association of Cavan & Happy Battle”Sat 22 December 11:30amBridge Street Centre, Cavan Town Cavan is a culturally diverse county. People of cultural diversity have chosen Cavan as their home, and with…
“Getting Started in Eire: A Handbook for Ireland-Bound Filipinos” is the first regularly updated online handbook the provides information on how to settle in the Republic of Ireland. It includes immigration information as well as how to set up a…
This section is dedicated to volunteer individuals and organisations who have selflessly donated their time and services in order to help the Filipino community. It will be constantly updated with additional articles on people with unlimited amount of energy, who…
“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,…
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…
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,…