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Irish in Europe Association (International) AISBL
Organisers of:
Mórshiúl Là 'le Pádraig na Bruiséile 2012
Brussels Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
of the Nations & Regions
Sunday March 11, 2012
To ensure the continuation of the Saint
Patrick's Day Parade in Brussels, we urgently need your donations! All contributions, large and small, will make a difference and are most gratefully received!
Brussels
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade of the Nations & Regions
Irish Festival Weekend
Friday 9 March to 12 March 2012.
Irish in Europe Association (International) aisbl
Parade Grand Marshal Ted Corcoran
Date: | Time | Event | Venue | Comment |
| Friday 9 March | 18.45 | Quaker House, near Schuman 50 Square Ambiorix, Brussels (map) | Organised by Claddagh Toastmasters MÁISTRÍ SLÁINTÍ an Chladaigh – Club Dátheangach na Bruiséile | |
| Friday 9 March | 21.00 | Kitty O’Shea’s 42 Boulevard Charlemagne, 1040 (Metro Schuman 5 minutes). | Irish in Europe The Irish Roots Tour–Hattie St. John (, Folk Blues, Pop Oldies. http://www.hattiestjohn.de Admission Free | |
Saturday 10 March | 12.30 | International Speech Belgium B 5 contest | Dominicans Conference
Center, 40 avenue de la Renaissance, 1000
Brussels. | Atomium Toastmasters 25 Euro at door,Food and Refreshments Included |
Saturday 10 March | 19.00 | Parade Grand Marshal Celebration Party | 42 Boulevard Charlemagne, 1040 (Metro Schuman 5 minutes). | Irish in Europe Basically Basic Expect an electrifying performance!!!! (Mix of Irish traditional, rock, country & easy listening) Free |
| Sunday 11 March | 9.00 | Pre-Parade Irish Breakfast at Old Oak Every one welcome | The Old Oak Irish Pub & Restaurant Rue Franklin26 Brussels 1000 | Irish in Europe Trad Music Session of the Nations & Regions from 11h00 Formiga and Cigale With harp, violin, and singing/percussion — Playing a wide range of European traditional songs; not only Irish, but also Catalan, French, Scottish, Russian, etc... Free admission |
| Sunday 11 March | 13.00 | Saint Patrick’s Day Parade of the Nations & Regions Moves off at 13.30 | Park Cinquantenaire with Ted Corcoran Parade Grand Marshal | Every one invited to be Wear the Green and be Irish for the day Free Admission |
| Sunday 11 March | 12.30 | Family & Sports Day Gaelic Games BBQ & Bar …and more | Park Cinquantenaire Military Field Royal Military Academy Side | FC Irlande Free Admission |
| Sunday 11 March | 15.00 | Launch of CD after the Saint Patrick's Day Parade Cork Jazz Festival Club of Brussels With Dénes Dosztán in Concert | The Meeting Point Rue du Taciturne 39 Brussels
| Launch of CD to promote the new Brussels -Cork Aer Lingus Flights Irish Melodies, jazz and rag time- www.denesdosztan.com Admission Free |
| Sunday 11 March | 16.00 18.00 | Children’s Games Music, Dance, Craic | Brasserie 1898 Rue Auderghem 4 | FC Irlande Admission Free |
| Monday 12 March | 18.15 | Hibernian Social Club-Guest Motivational International Speaker | ACI EUROPE, 6 Square de Meeûs, 1000 Brussels | Irish in Europe Ted Corcoran will give a Leadership presentation entitled “I wish my Boss would…” Reservations to Info@irish-in-europe.euAdmission Free |
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Friday 16 March Saint Patrick's Eve Celebrating the Irish–American Diaspora Relationship and the contribution of the Unites States to Belgium and Ireland | | 4th. Annual Irish in Europe Irish-American Lunch and Concert-Irish Melodies,jazz and rag time-www.denesdosztan.com | The Old Oak Irish PubRestaurant Rue Franklin26 Brussels 1000 | Irish in Europe Reservations to Info@irish-in-europe.euSet Menu 3 course meal for 18 Euros |
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Cork Irish Village 2012
-Brussels-
Twinning Brussels and Cork
The Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee each year designates in the Schuman Area of the EU Quarter in Brussels an Area to be known as the Irish Village to be named after a town in Ireland with cultural, trade or heritage significance and on a rotational basis. The Parade route takes place each year in this designated Irish village.
The Parade Committee had shortlisted a number of towns in Ireland for the twinning project to promote that town in the Irish Village Area and of course in Belgium at large.
On been informed on December 23rd last that Aer Lingus were to commence direct flights between Brussels and Cork from March 26, the Committee reviewed its decision and decided in the Irish National interest and in the interest of greater Irish – Belgian Trade and Cultural Relations to designate the Village this year as the Cork Irish Village and to make an all out effort to help make this new route viable to become an all year round service.
The Irish in Europe Association launched a public relations awareness campaign in January in Belgium and Ireland calling on people to support this new route.
(See http://www.meetup.com/Irish-in-Europe/files/ )
Aer Lingus will fly three times a week between Cork and the Capital of the European Union from March 26 to October 26. Flights will depart Cork on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11h00, arriving 13h35, with the return leg leaving Brussels at 14h15, and landing back in Ireland at 14h 55. www.aerlingus.com
Cork as a Hub see link
http://adifferentkindofhub.ie/
The Irish in Europe also support the campaign to have direct flights between Brussels and Belfast in Northern Ireland.
16 March 2012
Aer Lingus launches new Cork to Brussels route
Aer Lingus is delighted to announce the addition of Cork-Brussels to its 2012 Summer schedule.
The introduction of the Cork to Brussels service brings the total of routes operated by Aer Lingus at Cork to twenty-four and comes on foot of a recent announcement that the airline is increasing frequencies on their Cork to Amsterdam and Cork to Faro services.
Brussels is an attractive destination for both business and leisure travellers. While the Belgian capital has long since been popular with the business commuter, Brussels is a city full of surprises for those looking for an exciting city break. Food lovers can sample local and international culinary delights in the city’s fine restaurants. Visitors to this historical city can also enjoy the medieval, gothic and modernist architecture or pay a visit to the world class museums such as the Natural Sciences Museum and the Museum of Army and Military History.
Director of Communications at Aer Lingus, Declan Kearney says, “Brussels has been a very popular destination for Irish tourists and business people for many years. In recent years it’s also a market in which we’ve experienced increased inbound traffic to Ireland, so we’re very excited about this new route’s potential to bring increased visitors to Cork and the Munster region.”
Aer Lingus continues to offer great value and excellent service including advance seat selection; caring and friendly staff to welcome you and airports situated in central, convenient locations to make your holiday as seamless as possible.
So, why not start planning your holiday for summer 2012? Book now at www.aerlingus.com
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Route: |
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Service commences: |
Fares start from*: |
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Cork to Brussels |
3-weekly |
26th March 2012 |
€ 40 |
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*Fares are one-way inclusive of taxes and charges.
Schedule:
From Cork (ORK) to Brussels (BRU)
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Flight No. |
Depart |
Arrive |
Days of Service |
Valid From |
Valid To |
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EI 846 |
11:00 |
13:35 |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
26-Mar-2012 |
26-Oct-2012 |
From Brussels (BRU) to Cork (ORK)
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Flight No. |
Depart |
Arrive |
Days of Service |
Valid From |
Valid To |
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EI 847 |
14:15 |
14:55 |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
26-Mar-2012 |
26-Oct-2012 |
Brussels & Etterbeek Irish in Europe Chapter shall be the first Chapter of the Irish in Europe Association (International) AISBL to be established in Belgium. The main function of this Chapter is to promote Irish culture, community building and integration in the Brussels City and Etterbeek Communes. It will also assist in the organisation of the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade of the Nations & Regions. To achieve its objectives, the Chapter shall build community relations with the local social, cultural and political bodies in the Communes. The work of the Chapter shall be conducted in English, French and Dutch. Membership is open to all nationalities living and working in all areas of Brussels Capital Region. More Chapters will be established in other Communes at a later date. Please register your interest with Brussels & Etterbeek Irish in Europe Chapter: brussels.and.etterbeek.chapter@gmail.com.
La branche « Bruxelles & Etterbeek – Irlandais en Europe » sera la première section de l’association (internationale) AISBL des Irlandais en Europe à être établie en Belgique. La fonction principale de cette section est de promouvoir la culture irlandaise et l’intégration dans la ville de Bruxelles et la commune d’Etterbeek. Elle participera aussi à l'organisation de la journée de Saint Patrick de Bruxelles des nations et des régions.Pour atteindre ses objectifs, la section établira des relations communautaires avec les organes locaux sociaux, culturels et politiques de la commune. Les langues utilisées seront l’anglais, le français et le néerlandais. L’adhésion n’est ouverte à toute personne de toute nationalité vivant ou travaillant dans la région bruxelloise. D’autres sections seront ouvertes ultérieurement dans d’autres communes. Nous vous remercions de manifester votre intérêt sur le site Brussels & Etterbeek Irish in Europe Chapter: brussels.and.etterbeek.chapter@gmail.com.
De tak "Brussel & Etterbeek – Ieren in Europa" zal de eerste sectie van de (internationale) vereniging IVZW van Ieren in Europa zijn die in België gevestigd is. De belangrijkste functie van deze sectie is de promotie van de Ierse cultuur in de stad Brussel en de gemeente Etterbeek. Zij zal ook helpen bij de organisatie van de dag "Saint Patrick's Day Parade of the Nations & Regions - Brussel". Om zijn doelstellingen te bereiken, zal de sectie communautaire relaties tot stand brengen met de sociale, locale en politieke organen van de gemeente. De gebruikte talen zijn Engels, Frans en Nederlands. Lidmaatschap is vrij voor alle nationaliteiten die leven of werken in de Brusselse regio. Andere secties zullen later opgericht worden in andere gemeenten. Indien interesse registreert u zich op Brussels & Etterbeek Irish in Europe Chapter: brussels.and.etterbeek.chapter@gmail.com.
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