CICBA's September 2026 Newsletter - published on September 2, 2026 Click to read the entire issue.

Give Your Child an Authentic Irish Sporting Experience This October! Looking for something fun, active, and different for your children this autumn? Prague Kids GAA is delighted to bring the famous Cúl Camps to Prague this October, giving children the opportunity to experience one of Ireland's most successful youth sports programmes right here in Czechia. Based on the hugely popular GAA Cúl Camps held across Ireland every year, these camps introduce children to the exciting w

Musicians in full swing at the Festival - August 2026 As reported in the June edition of this newsletter, the 55th Interceltic Festival took place in Lorient, Brittany from 31 July to 9 August. This year's theme was 'Cornwall, at the heart of the Celtic Sea' and for ten sunny days the festivities included musicians, singers, dancers, exhibitions and, of course, refreshments! Every year the festival attracts thousands of visitors from Brittany, Wales, Cornwall, Ireland, Scotl

CICBA's August 2026 Newsletter - published on August 1, 2026 Click to read the entire issue.

Josef Ryzec - Czech artist with Irish roots This month we feature a Czech artist, Josef Ryzec, whose love for Ireland and things Celtic have been a main driving force in his life. The Wild Geese Historical Society of Czechia published his painstaking researches into his Irish roots earlier this year, revealing that his famous ancestor had played a pivotal part in European history. Indeed the Society argues, admittedly with tongue in cheek(!), that his daring deed in 1634 was

Píobairí Strakonice in action at the GAA World Games Waterford 2026 The GAA World Games is a competition that recognises the expansion of Gaelic Games worldwide. Teams from all over the world travel to compete in various codes and categories. The International categories are for homegrown (non-Irish) athletes and the open categories are primarily for more experienced, Irish athletes. Over 2000 players attended with 113 teams playing throughout the games in all codes. This y