CICBA's August 2026 Newsletter - published on August 1, 2026 Click the image of the Newsletter 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

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

Fri 26th June saw CIBCA’s Annual Golf Day take place at Prague City Golf Club Zbraslav. In scorching hot weather and a great course in great condition it was a good day out for all 17 players. A lack of buggies meant the conditions proved too arduous for two of us but the participation continues to grow. Sandwiches, drinks and bananas were provided on the first tee with the first group getting underway at 12:00pm. Challenging conditions saw the top prize taken by Rolf-Jan Z

In sunshine (following a somewhat rainy start to the day) on Saturday June 13, 2026, CIBCA held its Summer Solstice Barbeque at the grill area in Ladronka. Participants brought food and drink to share in a friendly atmosphere. Pictures - and a video from Paul Dubsky (CIBCA's resident videographer) capture the mood of the event. CIBCA's Summer Solstice Barbeque

The monthly Book Club - with Vivian Avraamidou-Ploumbis The monthly CIBCA Book Club in The Three Fiddles is always a relaxed affair. Unlike other clubs, we don’t all read the same book and then come together to discuss it. Quite the opposite - we all read whatever we enjoy and then come along to share our recommendations. Each person brings a book they have read recently and tells the group a little about it. Once everyone has shared, we enjoy discussing the titles and swa

Maurice enjoying a cup of tea on his balcony in Vršovice Tell us a little bit about yourself, Maurice I'm from a little village in the north of Kerry, called Ballyheigue, a coastal village. I left Ballyheigue when I was in my early 20’s. I went off to Scotland for a couple of years to study and then I moved to Prague. I go back home about once a year. It's a lovely place to visit during the summertime. My family is still there so it’s nice to go back from time to time. I cam

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

Prague Kids GAA in full force at the launch Prague Kids GAA Launches New 2026 Club Jersey at the Irish Embassy On Tuesday, 12th May 2026, Prague Kids GAA proudly unveiled its new 2026 club jersey during a special launch event held at the Irish Embassy in Prague. The event brought together young players, parents, coaches, supporters, and members of the Irish community to celebrate another exciting chapter in the growth of Gaelic games in the Czech Republic. The new jersey repr

Simon Rawlence enjoying a Guinness at The Three Fiddles Simon, can you tell us a little about yourself and your Irish connection? It was not until I had been living in Prague for several years that I discovered my Irish origins. Up until then I had considered myself British, but “British” in a colonial sense, both sides of my own and my wife’s family were born overseas in India, Japan, Cyprus etc. Growing up, my son Ben had been very influenced by this history and he himself

The Zeo Homes U boží vody residential project consists of 9 passive modular houses Pierwood Capital - established 2011 by Irishman and longtime Prague resident Frank Nourse - are innovative leaders in residential housing development based in Prague. They focus on building and developing very low energy passive homes through their sister company ZEO HOMES. Pierwood Capital founder Frank Nourse You can read more about Pierwood capital here, and about Frank Nourse's story in thi