ICB oppose Council plans to evict Travellersat Dale Farm site and calls on the Irish community to support Dale Farm Residents to stop their forced evictions
ICB Report on Irish Travellers in Prison. PRESS RELEASE
February 2011
ICPO Anniversary Film documenting 25 years of working with Irish Prisoners in England and Wales.
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Our Response to My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding?
Listen to our BBC Radio Interview with Conn MacGabhann, our lead researcher on Irish Travellers BBC Newcastle Interview
Feast of Saint Brigid of Kildare - Patron of ICB
The Irish Chaplaincy in Britain has claimed St Brigid as its patron saint on this, her feast day (1st February). Fr Gerry McFlynn from the ICB said: “The choice is well made. Brigid of Kildare (“Mary of the Gael”) may have lived in the fifth century, but she was a woman well ahead of her time. Far from being a figure consigned to folklore, she emerges as someone who has much to say to us today about such contemporary concerns and issues as work for peace and justice, equality, care for the earth, as well as being a model for a contemplative life.” Full story
Gift Idea
Why not treat your family and friends to a copy of our publication, Soul Sustenance: A Short Irish Miscellany? This is a delightful gift collection of Irish poems and prayers beautifully illustrated with stunning photographs. At only £2 a copy it is a great way to warm a soul and support our work with vulnerable Irish emigrants all at the same time!
It has been edited by Fr Gerry McFlynn who has a chosen a selection of 18 inspiring Irish poems, prayers and reflections from writers old and new. From traditional celtic blessings, to the modern verse of Seamus Heaney to the unsurpassed wit of Oscar Wilde, this will be a treasured gift providing soul sustenance for all.
Please support the work of ICB by ordering your copies at only £2 each Tel: 0207 482 5528 Email: declan.ganly@irishchaplaincy.org.uk Many thanks for your generosity.
A research report looking at the needs of Older Irish people across London and assessing the difference the Older Persons Project is making in older Irish people’s lives.
