Pat Power, Seamus McAdden with one of the men involved in the building of the Irish Centre.

This was taken on completion of the Irish Centre in 1986

 

The Berkshire Traditional Music Academy. This group of 9-15 year olds played at our concert on Saturday 12 January 2008 as part of an evening of entertainment.

They played well and were enjoyed by all.

Luke Daniels who coaches these children and runs the Academy, also plays at a Folk Session on Friday evenings at The irish Centre

 

Edel Gammell

Edel is in charge of catering at the Centre, this includes weddings, anniversaries and parties. Edel has worked for the centre for 15 months and enjoys her job. Edel enjoys meeting people and takes pride in providing good food and an efficient service

Edel hails from County Limerick and has been in England since 1989. Her hobbies include reading, cooking, walking and she loves to socialise!

 
 

 

 

 

Brother James with the display board.

 

 

'The Hibernian Players'

The Hibernian Society were very pleased to be part of the concert on 12th January 2008 and performed their 10 minute sit down pantomime 'Off White and The Four Fairies'! Unfortunately one 'Fairy' could not take part as the light was not strong enough - the 'Fairy in green is a fake!

 

Orla Mallon aged 11 played 'The Sally Gardens' on her violin, which was quite enchanting.

 
Shane Owens Aged 10 sang 'The Fields of Athenry', his voice is quite delightful, he sang to a hushed and attentive audience.....until the chorus which, of course, had to be sung by the whole gathering!  

Stillwood who have always been there when they were needed, Finished off our concert with a lively set!

Thanks to Howie for being the MC for the evening.

Thanks to all the performers and families that made the evening a success.

 
Matilda McAdden & her friend recited a poem called 'The Legend of the Harp' Matilda is 9 years old.  
Once again The Viv O'Gara School of Irish Dancing put on a wonderful display of irish Dancing.  
 
In association with The Hibernian Society
The Ireland Funds