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

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.