NEWS

A warm welcome to our newest Affiliate member: The Coiscéim Dance Group! The Coiscéim Dance Group and School of Irish Dance in Prague was founded in 2000 by Irena and Lucie Samcová. Specializing in Irish folk dances, céilí, and both soft and hard shoe styles, they’ve worked closely with Anne-Marie Cunningham TCRG, a former Riverdance dancer, to refine their technique and introduce new step trends. Coiscéim has also contributed choreography to films such as Citadela (2002) and

Our member and dear friend Chip Doehring is Celebrating a life of ART at 60! Join us to celebrate at an exhibition of Visual Art Endeavors of Wm. F. Doehring III for his 60th birthday. A percentage of any sales will be donated in support of the following organizations: Nadační fond Flaminia, International School of Prague - Benefiting the Scholarship Program. Location: Galerie 6, Pod Kaštany 245/10, Praha 6 Contact: Jan Pilch, galerie6praha@gmail.com

The Night of Literature brings contemporary literature to non-traditional places, as actors perform excerpts of works by European writers...

Uniting the Irish community and friends through inclusive events is a wonderful way to strengthen bonds and create lasting memories. The collaboration with the Wild Geese for a family-friendly Summer Solstice BBQ at Ladronka Park in Prague 6 on June 20 was a delightful opportunity for people of all ages to come together in a beautiful setting. The event not only provided a chance for children to enjoy the picturesque venue but also fostered a strong sense of community spirit

This years AGM took place on Thursday 16th May and we thank everyone who were in attendance. A new committee has been selected so let us introduce them to you.The people behind the scenes, that work hard to keep our Czech- Irish community together. James Porter - President James Porter has been a dynamic force within CIBCA since joining in 2021, and he took on the role of President in November 2023. Known for his innovative contributions, James invented our popular social cal

Thanks to all who participated in making the St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17th 2024 such a great success. In glorious sunshine, we had a perfect trinity of events - the Wild Geese Parade Preparation Workshop with face-painting, the Parade itself, featuring St. Patrick (courtesy of Prague Hibernians GAA), and of course the concert on Staroměstské náměstí with the fabulous Conamara Chaos, with Inspiral Dance Company and Andrej Mikulka providing the dancing. A special thank

We are delighted to announce the successful election of the new Committee Members for the Czech Irish Business and Cultural Association (CIBCA). The election took place on November 7th at CIBCA’s Annual General Meeting at the Embassy of Ireland library, with the presence of 25 enthusiastic participants, marking a significant moment for the organization's leadership. The newly-elected individuals are poised to steer CIBCA toward new horizons, promising innovation and dedicatio

On the evening of June 21st, members of the Czech Irish Business and Cultural Association (CIBCA) gathered to celebrate the summer solstice and bid a fond farewell to Ambassador Cliona Manahan and her deputy, Erin Swan. The event marked a joyous occasion for around 30 attendees who joined the festivities at a picturesque Prague restaurant, Zvonarka. The solstice party not only celebrated the changing seasons but also highlighted the vibrant cultural exchange between the Czech

On March 18th, CIBCA - Czech Irish Business and cultural association held its Saint Patrick's Day gala event, a celebration of Irish culture and heritage. The event was a huge success, with a friendly, fun mood and over CZK 180,000 (c. €7800) raised for CIBCA's charity and cultural partners, including Acorus, People in Need, and Rinceoiri The event featured live music from Shannon, Irish dancing by Rinceori, and a fabulous variety of food and drinks. It was a great opportunit

A message from ZŠ Santoška

Thank you to all that made it last night to the wonderful "Around the world with 10 Chambers" event. We were blessed with warm weather, good company and bountiful food and drinks. And we managed to raise CZK 53,000 for the events charity partner Médecins Sans Frontières. Looking forward to next year already!