Aisling Irish Language and Drama Troupe

Links

The AILDT believes that a living community is an active community.  For more information on other groups in the local Irish community, check out the links below:

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Language

  The Aisling Irish Language and Drama Troupe - You're already here!

  SanDiegoIrish Yahoo! Group - This is a message board for those attending or just interested in the Irish classes held in San Diego.

  Caemgen's YouTube Channel - This is the repository for the Irish language classes which have been filmed, as well as other San Diego Irish related videos, such as the monthly history classes.  Many, many thanks to Caemgen!

  Shanti Hofshi's Home Page - Website of Shanti Hofshi, one of the dedicated Irish Language teachers.  Handouts from classes on YouTube and other learning materials can be found here.

  Litríocht.com - This is the foremost on-line store for Irish language materials in the world.  Litríocht offers a vast selection of books, tapes, CDs, movies, music, learning courses, educational materials, as well as second-hand, rare, and out of print books.

Culture

  The House of Ireland - This cultural organization was founded for the purpose of disseminating history and culture, for promoting good citizenship, and to bring people together in friendship.  Located in historic Balboa Park, it is a hub of Irish activity in San Diego.

  The San Diego Irish Players - The SDIP is a non-profit organization founded to promote Irish culture through drama, and has produced many plays, as well as short story and poetry readings.

  Irish Congress of Southern California - This group organizes San Diego's annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade.

  The Field - This authentic Irish Pub and Restaurant, located in the historic Gaslamp District of downtown San Diego, is always full of good food and good entertainment.

Music

  Gregory Page - This is the homepage of singer/songwriter Gregory Page and the independent label Bed Pan Recordings.

  Page Drums - Custom drums built with today's technology and innovative designs.

  Kathleen Hartshorne - Kathleen  performs the beautiful and haunting music of ancient and contemporary Ireland on her Irish Lever Harp.  She also shares her gifts by teaching harp, piano, and voice.

Dance

  Pride of Erin Ceili Dancers - This is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of Irish Culture, specializing in traditional céili (Irish Folk) dancing.  Aside from offering weekly classes in Balboa Park, they also perform shows and are active in the popular Harvest Time Feis here in San Diego.

More

  MLH Designs - Many of the spectacular costumes for Aisling were custom made by Martina Livingston of MLH Designs, which specializes in Medieval, Renaissance, and other period costuming.

  San Diego Repertory Theater - This theatrical group produces adventurous programming, in partnership with artists from a broad range of disciplines and cultures, for the diverse audiences of San Diego.

  East County Performing Arts Center - Described as "San Diego’s best acoustic experience," the East County Performing Arts Center offers a culturally diverse mixture of local and national programs.

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Last updated: 05-18-08