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Do you love books but struggle to find the time to read? Or perhaps you’re looking for interesting book recommendations and a friendly place to connect with others? If so, the CIBCA Social Book Club might just be what you’re looking for! How It Started CIBCA launched its Social Book Club in February of this year, and since then, it’s grown into a vibrant community of about 20 members. We meet once a month, typically on the first Thursday, at the cozy The Three Fiddles pub. Wh

The cobblestone streets of Prague’s Old Town Square came alive this December with a touch of Irish magic. Dancers from three renowned Irish dance academies—Coiscéim, TJ Academy of Irish Dance, and InSpiral Dance Company—joined forces to dazzle the crowds at the annual Christmas markets. On December 1st and December 14th, they brought with them the spirited rhythms and intricate footwork that define Irish dance. Their performances offered a unique blend of tradition and modern

The 2024 Christmas Dinner was an evening of festive cheer, community, and meaningful contributions. Held at the elegant Café Pointa, the event featured a delightful menu of traditional dishes and desserts, prepared with care to capture the essence of Christmas. Guests, including Ambassador Alan Gibbons, his partner Dr. Ernesto Vasquez del Aquila, and his deputy Eadaoin O’Connor, came together to celebrate the season, reconnect with friends, and support a meaningful cause. Ent

A Fantastic Evening of Fun and Trivia On Wednesday, November 20th, McCarthy’s Irish Pub was buzzing with excitement as we hosted the latest CIBCA Pub Quiz Night. With 36 participants filling the newly refurbished downstairs room, the atmosphere was vibrant, and the competition was fierce from start to finish. The evening featured three challenging rounds of trivia that kept all teams on their toes. From general knowledge to quirky facts, the questions sparked lively debates a

CIBCA Golf Day at Beroun Golf Resort On Friday, October 18th, the Czech Irish Business and Cultural Association (CIBCA) hosted its annual Golf Day at the beautiful Beroun Golf Resort. The event brought together great company, a relaxed atmosphere, and fine October weather for a day that was as enjoyable as it was competitive. The day began with participants teeing off on one of the Czech Republic’s most scenic golf courses. Players navigated the challenges of the course, show

A cháirde uile, Samhain, celebrated on the 31 October, is one of the eight 'fire festivals' - Féile Tine which have been celebrated in Ireland for some 5,000 plus years. The Tuatha Dé Danainn, that almost mythical, and certainly mystical race, built astronomical devices to determine the correct dates to celebrate each one, the most well known one being, of course, Brú na Boinne, or Newgrange, which heralded the start of the new year together with the re-incarnation of their r

On Thursday, 17th October, the second event of the monthly cycle of Pop-Up Gaeltachtaí occurred at Café des Taxis in Mala strana! In the cosy new surroundings of the student bar of the Anglo-American University, the event - organised by Adam Volf with the support of the Czech-Irish Business and Cultural Association - followed up on September’s flagship evening at O’Che’s bar in Prague’s Old Town. Attendees at the Gaeltacht, as before, conversed for several hours through the m

Successful First Pop-Up Gaeltacht in Prague! On Monday, 9th September, the first meet-up of Irish-language speakers and practicants took place in comfortable surroundings of O’Che’s Irish Bar in Prague. The event, organised by Adam Volf with the support of the Czech-Irish Business and Cultural Association, marks the flagship gathering of what is intended to be a monthly event allowing a channel to all to exercise their Irish-language skills. The Gaeltacht attracted 16 attende

A Celebration of Culture and Fun We were delighted to again link up with the Wild Geese, to celebrate yet another of the ancient Irish festivals, the autumnal Equinox. Over six thousand years ago our ancestors constructed the mystical mound of Cno'bha (Knowth) to determine the dates of the vernal and autumnal equinoxes. Both the rising and the setting of the sun on those dates were recorded and celebrated, and bonfires broadcasted the event from hilltop to hilltop all over Ir

A Wonderful Networking Event with Cheeky Sheep Concert Finale! Last week’s networking event was an absolute success! 🎉 We had a fantastic turnout, with both familiar faces and new members joining us for a night filled with great conversations, laughter, and exciting new connections. As soon as people started arriving, the room buzzed with energy. It was wonderful to reconnect with old friends—people we’ve worked alongside for years—and see them thriving in their current vent

Welcome to our newest member, Tereza Bernardová from the Inspiral Dance Company. Read a short bio about her below. Who is behind inSpiral Dance Company? Who are you entrusting yourself to when you sign up for dance lessons? The main figure of inSpiral Dance Company is Tereza Bernardová, whom you will meet at most of the classes and workshops. Tereza has been involved in Irish dance for 25 years, sharing her rich experience with dancers of all ages and levels. Tereza’s educati

Píobairí Strakonice will be running a Cul Camps weekend on the 21st and 22nd of September. This will be the starting point for their Gaelic Games Academy. The Cul Camp will take place at Pracejovice football pitch and following academy trainings will be at Na Muskach, Strakonice. They will both be general Gaelic Games with aspects of Gaelic Football, Hurling and Handball with focus on foundation skills applicable to all of the three sports. Suitable for children from 4 years