CICBA is delighted to announce that this year's Parade for St. Patrick's Day will be bigger and better than ever. It will start on Václavské náměstí at the junction with Jindřišská at 14:30 on Sunday March 15 [precisely here in fact]. Look out for large inflatable figures and Parade Stewards wearing hi-viz vests branded with the CIBCA logo and you'll know you're in the right place. Look out for this guy - should be fairly easy to spot in a crowd... Thanks to the generosity

Seán O'Sullivan and Louise Kelleher of the Wild Geese together with Josef Ryzec at the book launch On February 25, 2026 the Wild Geese Cultural Society of Bohemia launched the publication of a book by Josef Ryzec in which he documents his voyage of discovery in determining that his ancestor was indeed Irishman Walter Devereux, who assassinated Generalissimo Wallenstein on the orders of the Emperor 392 years earlier, to the day. This publication represents the culmination of 1

Martin Beanz Warde as Patrick, a Traveller dealing with bereavement The Dead House is a critically acclaimed dark comedy play written and performed by Martin Beanz Warde , a prominent actor, comedian, and writer. His debut play is a powerful and moving dark comedy that explores complex themes of family, tradition, and self- acceptance. Set in the house of the deceased, the play is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of finding one’s voice and

Puzzling over the visual conumdrums...CIBCA Pub Quiz contestants try to figure it out! On January 22 2026, CIBCA held another Pub Quiz at The Three Fiddles . Seven teams participated- the wild gees(e) simple minds the internationals the jammers happy toucan mods and rockers bad bunch It was a close call, but the winners were the happy toucan team [see the final scoreboard below], collecting the grand prize of a 1500Kč voucher, kindly provided by The Three Fiddles management.

Musicians Emil Ryumkin and Elizabeth Verner on stage at Café Pointa for CIBCA's Christmas Dinner CIBCA's 2025 Christmas Dinner was held on December 12th at the cosy Café Pointa , and featured a delightful menu of traditional dishes and desserts, prepared with care to capture the essence of an Irish Christmas. Guests, including the Ambassador of Ireland to the Czech Republic, His Excellency Alan Gibbons came together to celebrate the season, reconnect with friends, and suppor

Dancers at the CIBCA 30th Birthday Party provided an amazing show. On November 5, CIBCA held its 30th Birthday Party in McCarthys Bar . More than sixty guests gathered to enjoy freshly poured pints, tasty snacks and to listen to fond memories. As they approached McCarthy's, they were greeted (from far-off) by the sound of piper Chip Doehring playing a welcome on the pipes. The evening was officiated by the Ambassador of Ireland to the Czech Republic - His Excellency Alan Gibb

The International Festival of Celtic Culture Lughnasad is held annually on the last weekend of July . The International Celtic Culture Festival Lughnasad is held annually under the patronage of the Ambassador of Ireland to the Czech Republic in the open-air museum Země Celtů in Nasavrky near Chrudim in the middle of the Železné Mountains. The festival is a celebration of the Celtic festival of harvest , and has a program for the whole family. It consists of musical shows by

On October 14 2025, CIBCA held its Autumn Pub Quiz at The Three Fiddles . Four teams participated- Gag's Army Stumpton Massive Newbies The Wild Geese Competition was fierce, but eventually Stumpton Massive seized the day [see the final scoreboard below], and walked off with the grand prize of a 1000Kč voucher, kindly provided by The Three Fiddles management. The video and photos here capture the mood. CIBCA's October 2025 Pub Quiz The Final Scoreboard

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In the last of the Summer sunshine (but lots of it!), on Sunday September 21 2025, CIBCA held the Equinox Family Picnic and Barbeque at the grill area in Ladronka . Participants brought food and drink to share in a friendly atmosphere. This video from Paul Dubsky capture the mood of the event. CIBCA's Equinox Family Picnic & Barbeque

In glorious sunshine, on Sunday June 22, 2025, CIBCA held its Summer Solstice Barbeque at the grill area in Ladronka . Participants...

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On March 16, 2025, in glorious sunshine, Prague saw its largest - ever St. Patrick's Day Parade, led by piper Chip Doehring , St. Patrick...

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