Straight from the Ladies at the Consulate!

The Paddington Bar in Parnell has arranged to show the GAA this year. We are told it has direct coverage so the reception is crystal clear (not like the jumpy internet coverage). The Paddington also has a 24 hour licence and sells Guinness & Kilkenny so that works out pretty well !!

To start off they will be showing the Tipperary v Wexford Hurling LIVE on this coming Saturday night/Sunday morning (coverage starts at 2.15am) – it’s at the same time as the Argentina – Germany game in the world cup.

If there is enough interest they will open for all the main GAA games and show repeats the next day etc.

Email address (gaa@thepaddington.co.nz) if anyone wants to email to find out details of games being shown etc.

The Paddington
www.thepaddington.co.nz
117 St. Georges Bay Road
Parnell Auckland
Ph: 09 3093586

Here's a touch of Trad visiting Godzone....Beoga (Irish word for ‘lively’) are a five-piece band based in County Antrim in the North of Ireland. Formed in 2002, they have become one of the most popular and influential ensembles in modern Irish music. Their unique sound features the twin duelling accordians of Seán Óg Graham and Damian McKee, four times All-Ireland bodhrán champion Eamon Murray and pianist Liam Bradley. In 2005, the line-up was complete with the addition of one of Ireland’s premier young talents, singer/fiddler Niamh Dunne.

The bedrock of Beoga’s sound lies firmly within the Irish tradition.  However, they are not afraid to incorporate other genres’ nuances into their music. From bluesy riffs to Astor Piazzola-style jazz, to a raunchy New Orleans jamboree vibe, their music always returns to a wonderfully bouncy traditional sound. The result is traditional, with a huge sense of fun and adventure and it all works - wonderfully well. Irish Music Magazine writes “Madcap genius, master craftsmen”. The Irish Times concludes, “Individually talented and collectively inspired, Beoga speak a language called music with a fluency beloved of the best multi-linguists.”


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The pre sales of tickets for the Ireland v NZ Maori at Rotorua on Friday 18 June went on sale this morning. If you know anyone looking for tickets – they can purchase them by logging onto Ticket Direct and use the password : bayproudInfo courtesy of Oliver LeeMany thanks Oliver.

This one's from the Ladies at the Consulate - Ruth has already run a very succesful Irish Language class - search Sceal for further information.

Irish Part 2 Ruth Lysaght, BA, MA, MPhil, DipEd

Build on your basic knowledge of ‘an Ghaeilge’ to enhance your communication and enjoyment of Irish language and culture. Through interactive games, role plays and small group projects, we will explore Irish in everyday use with an emphasis on communication. Traditional legends, songs and contemporary short films combine to help you discover more about Irish language culture. This course is suitable for those who have done an Introduction to Irish or who have a basic knowledge of the language. Ar aghaidh linn! Ruth has worked in film and television in Ireland and New Zealand (short films, features, television drama and studio shows), and is scriptwriter for a documentary series on Irish cinema (shooting late 2009). A qualified secondary school teacher, she has tutored at university level for six years. She is currently engaged in doctoral research comparing Maori Television and TG4 (Irish language television).

When: 6 sessions, Monday 19 April - 24 May, 6.30 - 8.30pm Where: Room 218, Level 2, Building No. 810, 1 - 11 Short Street Fee: $128.00 International Fee (GST incl): $207.00 Class No: 18322 Class Limit: 20

Contact DetailsCall (09) 3737 599 ext. 87831 or 87832
8.00am-5.00pm Monday to Friday