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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 |
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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
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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! |
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Brother James with
the display board.
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'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! |
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Orla Mallon aged
11 played 'The Sally Gardens' on her violin, which
was quite enchanting.
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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! |
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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. |
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Matilda McAdden &
her friend recited a poem called 'The Legend of the
Harp' Matilda is 9 years old. |
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Once again The Viv
O'Gara School of Irish Dancing put on a wonderful display
of irish Dancing. |
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