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Alyson studied law at Queens Belfast, the Inns of Court School of Law London & the College of Europe Bruges. She was called to the Bar of England & Wales in 1992.In Sept 2021, she was appointed Chief Commissioner to the NI Human Rights Commission.

David Wilson is professor of Celtic Studies and history at the University of Toronto, author of a two-volume biography of D'Arcy McGee and, most recently, of Canadian Spy Story: Canadian Revolutionaries and the Secret Police;

Jordan McNally Kelly & Enda Gallery: Under his moniker Strange Boy, combines hip-hop with elements of Irish traditional music. The Caherdavin native is often described as a '1000-year-old poet', reincarnated in the body of a young man.

The Mahones are well regarded amongst Irish punk fans and recognized indeed as pioneers of the scene. Formed in 1990 on St. Patrick’s Day in Kingston, Ontario as a band for a one-off show.

Con O'Brien of The Irish Descendants at Miramichi Irish Festival 2024

Patrick Murray, Exec Dir of Irish Film Festival Ottawa attended the Galway Film Fleadh and provides a report on the movies that were screened and what he hopes to include in the Ottawa 2025 Festival.

Farrell McCarthy tells the history of the island. In 1847, the peak year of the Great Potato Famine in Ireland

Abigail Pryde of Heron Valley talks about the groups music while attending Folk Alliance International 2024

James Maloney MP hosted a farewell celebration for departing Ambassador Eamonn McKee. Parliamentarians, Diplomats and representatives of the Irish community gathered to honour the Ambassador and his wife Mary McGillis-McKee

Dawn Beaton - Artistic Director, Celtic Colours

The Irish author, emigrant and ultrarunner is running in memory of the 100,000 Irish immigrants who fled to Canada in the Great Famine

Declan O'Sullivan - Niagara Irish Festival Aug 23-24

Cheryl Prashker, Artistic Director Goderich Celtic Roots Festival Aug 5-9

Karen Howe - President Miramichi Irish Festival July 18-21

Joe Campbell-McArdle & Myles McCormack

Kristina Skeries, Artistic Director Almonte Celtfest July 5-7

Harry Lawlor, Andy Dempsey at Folk Alliance in Kansas

Kevin Mallon has been the Musical Director and Conductor at Ottawa's 13 Strings since 2010 and has decided to pass on the baton.

Brendan Flynn, Eddie Reynolds

Kevin Toolis