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“The Promise” is to be released in Irish cinemas on April 28th.

Mar 23, 2017 | Posted by in News and Events | Comments Off on “The Promise” is to be released in Irish cinemas on April 28th.

The new film “The Promise”, directed by Northern Irish filmmaker Terry George, who also wrote In The Name of the Father, Some Mother’s Son and The Boxer, is a very powerful epic drama about the Armenian Genocide which took place in 1915. Starring Oscar Isaac and Christian Bale, “The Promise” takes your standard love triangleRead more …

Genocide Remembrance Service on April 24 in Dublin

Mar 30, 2017 | Posted by in News and Events | Comments Off on Genocide Remembrance Service on April 24 in Dublin

As Armenians we are very aware of the relevance of the date “24th of April” in our history and National Remembrance. There was a beautiful Service of Remembrance organised by Armenian Church and Community at Christ ​Church Cathedral in Dublin on 24th of April 2017. Now, you can read the talks of our guest speakersRead more …

Workshop for children around of David of Sassoon

Mar 30, 2017 | Posted by in News and Events | Comments Off on Workshop for children around of David of Sassoon

Juliette Saumande a French writer of Armenian descent living in Dublin has been working on a children’s adaptation of an episode of the saga of David of Sassoon. The picturebook was published this winter in English and also in Armenian by Zangak Publishing under the title Disaster David. Ms. Saumande will be running a free writing andRead more …

Tigran Hamasyan – Solo Concert in Dublin on April 7, 2017

Jan 19, 2017 | Posted by in News and Events | Comments Off on Tigran Hamasyan – Solo Concert in Dublin on April 7, 2017

  The renowned Armenian pianist and composer Tigran Hamasyan returns to Ireland for an unmissable solo concert. When: Friday, 7 April 2017, 8 pm Where: Christ Church Cathedral Tickets: €35 (Nave/Centre), €25 (Side Aisles) | Christ Church Cathedral Seating Plan Purchase Tickets (No Booking Fees): from eventbrite Presented by: Waltons World Masters and the Honorary Consulate ofRead more …

European Voluntary Service Opportunities in Armenia

Oct 19, 2016 | Posted by in News and Events | Comments Off on European Voluntary Service Opportunities in Armenia

Hosting organisations: The Republican Pediatric Rehabilitation Center, SOS Children’s Villages-Kotayk Sending organisation: VSI – Ireland Contact organisation: HUJ-Voluntary Service of Armenia Venue: Yerevan, Armenia Dates of Activity: January – February 2017 (to be defined) Age of participants: 18-30 years old Working language: English The main aim of the projects is to work with children, toRead more …