Category Archives: The Irish Quarter

St Patrick’s Parade 2012: The Torch is Passed, The Flags are Waved.

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Pamela | Leave a comment

After I reported the Birmingham St Patrick’s Parade was in jeopardy, the local media showed interest in the story and DRA’s Chairperson, Val Wooodward, appeared on BBC WM Radio as a result. Here, John McMahon of Birmingham’s premier Irish magazine, … Continue reading →

Posted in Local Life, The Irish Quarter | Tagged , , , ,

Graham’s Fun Quiz Extravaganza

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Pamela | Leave a comment

Graham’s Fun Quiz Extravaganza When: 3 February 2012, 19:30 Where: The Irish Centre, Digbeth Do you know your films, music, art? Well this will be a fun night of trivia to test your knowledge! To enter the quiz costs £10 … Continue reading →

Posted in Local Life, The Irish Quarter | Tagged , , ,

DRA’s Val on BBC WM Radio

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Pamela | 1 Comment

As reported on Wednesday, Digbeth Residents Association‘s very own Chairperson Val Woodward appeared on BBC WM Radio on Thursday morning talking about the St Patrick’s Day festival. If you missed it, please click here to listen to the whole show, … Continue reading →

Posted in Digbeth Residents Association, The Irish Quarter | Tagged , , ,

Radio appearance for DRA

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Pamela | Leave a comment

Digbeth Residents Association Chairperson, Val Woodward, will be on BBC WM Radio tomorrow morning at 7am. Please listen in to hear Val discuss the St Patrick’s Festival!

Posted in Digbeth Residents Association, The Irish Quarter | Tagged , , ,

St Patrick’s Festival EGM

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Pamela | 2 Comments

What: St Patrick’s Festival EGM When: Wednesday 18th January 7:30pm Where: Irish Centre, High Street Digbeth   Do you want the St Patrick’s Day Parade to go ahead this year? If so, please attend this evening’s meeting!

Posted in The Irish Quarter | Tagged ,

St Patrick’s Festival in Jeopardy

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Pamela | 3 Comments

When: Tuesday 10th January 2012, 19:30 Where: Birmingham Irish Centre, Digbeth High Street Is the St Patrick’s Day Parade Important to you or your business? The Birmingham St Patrick’s Day Parade is in jeopardy this year. There will be a … Continue reading →

Posted in Local Life, The Irish Quarter | Tagged , ,

Live Irish folk music at The Big Bulls Head on Thursdays

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

I was unaware that there is live Irish folk music at The Big Bulls Head on Thursday evenings until I popped in the Thursday before Christmas. Below is a little snippet of what we heard. Irish music in the big … Continue reading →

Posted in Pubwatch, The Irish Quarter, The Sound of Music | Tagged

Filum on Monday: Juno and the Paycock

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

Irish ‘Filum Night’ at The Spotted Dog this Monday 12th December sees a screening of Juno and the Paycock, Alfred Hitchcock’s 1930 film of Sean O’Casey’s play. If you’re leaking money in the run-up to Christmas, this might serve as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Spotted Dog, The Irish Quarter | Tagged , , , , ,

St Patrick’s Festival 2012

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Pamela | 1 Comment

Christmas isn’t yet here, but it’s good to be prepared, and in that spirit, get out your 2012 diaries! The Birmingham St Patrick’s Festival and Parade 2012 will take place on Sunday 11th March 2012. To keep updated about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Digbeth Residents Association, Local Life, The Irish Quarter | Tagged , ,

‘Pogue Mahone’ at The Spotted Dog next Wednesday 30th November

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

There’s to be a night of dancing, proverb treasure hunts and a ceilidh band at The Spotted Dog pub next Wednesday 30th November from 7.30pm. Entry is free!

Posted in Spotted Dog, The Irish Quarter | Tagged , ,