We Are Eastside – arts and culture- Jonathan Watkins & Jiehong Jiang | Eastside Projects, 1 May, 6.30-8pm April 18, 2012
- Lunch Club | Eastside Projects, 26 April, 1–2pm April 10, 2012
- Underground Photography | Eastside Projects, 26 April, 6.30-8pm April 10, 2012
- Introducing Contemporary China, Eastside Projects, 11 April, 6.30-8pm April 5, 2012
- Discussion | Studios – Is there a need for permanence? 27 March 6.30-8pm Eastside Projects March 22, 2012
- Birmingham Post: Digbeth articles
- Bomb disposal squad called in to Birmingham tower block April 20, 2012
- Joe Holyoak: HS2 station in Birmingham could be disastrous for Digbeth March 30, 2012
- Review: Life Is A Dream, Birmingham Opera Company, Argyle Works, Digbeth March 30, 2012
- 48Sheet art project to transform billboards across Birmingham March 23, 2012
- Helicopter heaven for Birmingham Opera Company during Cultural Olympics March 15, 2012
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Tag Archives: irish heritage
The Irish Heritage Group ask How Irish Are You? and look forward to The Gunpowder Plot this Wednesday
Here’s a report on the last Birmingham Irish Heritage Group event from Chair Michael Walsh, when Alex Smith of the Federation of Irish Societies spoke about the under-representation of the Irish community in the previous Census (there’s a handy website where … Continue reading
Birmingham Irish Heritage Group Annual General Meeting this Weds 6th October
Join the Birmingham Irish Heritage Group for their Annual General Meeting at the Irish Centre from 7pm tomorrow night, Weds 6th October. All are welcome and there’s no charge. Birmingham Irish Heritage Group AGM on 6th October 2010
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Tagged irish centre, irish heritage
Irish Heritage September event: Chris Upton on the Early Irish in Birmingham
Earlier this month Chris Upton gave a very informative talk at Irish Heritage about the early Irish in Birmingham. A film of some of his presentation is above, the Irish Heritage Vice Chair John MacIntyre’s reflections are below. The next … Continue reading
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Irish Heritage report on James Moran’s August presentation – Irish Birmingham: A History
Here’s a write-up of the last Irish Heritage evening from Chaor Michael Walsh, who details the fascinating presentation given by James Moran around the subject of his latest book Irish Birmingham: A History. (A video of some of the presentation … Continue reading
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August Irish Heritage: James Moran’s ‘Irish Birmingham – A History’
This month’s Irish Heritage really was a gem – Drama Lecturer James Moran gave a presentation around his book Irish Birmingham – A History, charting the rich political and cultural exchange between Ireland and Birmingham that’s been taking place since … Continue reading
Birmingham Irish Heritage report: Benjamin Stone Photographic Collection
Here’s the Irish Heritage report for the July event, which covered the Benjamin Stone Photographic Collection held by Birmingham Central Library Archive. I’ve illustrated the article with a few images that are available on the Birmingham City Council page for … Continue reading
Irish Heritage June report: The Collins 22 Society
I was sorry to have missed June’s Irish Heritage evening but I don’t completely miss out, as Chair Michael Walsh has written a full and insightful report on what sounded like a fantastic evening: Fast Hard Hitting Drama Not just … Continue reading
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Irish Heritage report: Irish Ballads, Manuscripts and Poetry
Irish Heritage Vice Chair John MacIntyre has written this month’s report ion the May event (below), whilst Chair Mike Walsh has provided the pics and captions. If you think the evenings sound kind of interesting (and they are – very) … Continue reading
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Tagged irish centre, irish heritage, john macintyre, mike walsh
Tonight in Digbeth: Irish Heritage and R&B Brilliance!
There’s a couple of things on tonight, both of which look well worth a visit: John Mostyn tells me that Ike Turner’s old backing band are playing with an amazing singer in the Adam & Eve tonight. Go along for … Continue reading
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Tagged adamandeve, irish centre, irish heritage, john mostyn
April Irish Heritage: Local Author Ann Cullen
April’s Irish Heritage meeting saw Birmingham author Ann Cullen talk about the story and inspiration behind her latest book Deceit and Settling in the West. It was a very interesting session, where Ann spoke about her childhood move from Galway … Continue reading