237 result(s) for irish man
Fresh GOTG Success By Expats In Budapest
- 18 Sep 2014 1:58 AM
- community & culture
Round I of the Gift of the Gab 2015 went off in style at the Cotton Club last night. More than 100 people showed up to support the five speakers in their quest for a place in the March 2015 final. A great night was had by all. Well, I had a blast. Despite the nerves. No one died. All survived. And we raise a whopping 105 000 huf for our orphanage. Read on for as full report by GOTG organiser Mary ...
Some Foreign Press Likens Hungary’s PM Orbán To Erdogan, Mussolini
- 5 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The international press this week responded en masse to the speech made by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán (pictured left) near Baile Tusnad, Romania, on Saturday in which he said he would make Hungary an “illiberal democracy” and a “workfare state”.
Buda Castle Beer Festival This Weekend
- 12 Jun 2014 4:00 AM
- food & drink
Between June 13-15 around 200 types of 'liquid bread' will be available for tasting in Budapest's Castle District. Along with the biggest Hungarian beer makers and local craft breweries, this year ciders-makers also will play a role in the 'Cider Grove'. Plus the world’s beer super powers will also participate.
Xpat Opinion: Meat On Mester Street In Budapest
- 6 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- food & drink
I’d heard rumours that there was a … not a butchers in the Irish definition of the word and not a meat market in the US definition of the word … but a place that sold meat to take home and cook and to eat right there and then. And yes, there are loads of them in Budapest (hús hentesáru), but this one is the only one to my knowledge decorated completely in Zsolnay tiles – those world-famous ...
Sziget Budapest Confirms Fresh Acts, New Venues & Fun Programs
- 17 Apr 2014 11:20 AM
- entertainment
Outkast, Manic Street Preachers and The 1975 were all new acts confirmed to appear in Hungary this summer, Sziget organizers revealed this week at a press event. They join acts announced earlier such as Queens of the Stone Age, The Prodigy, Macklemore, Imagine Dragons, Bastille, Skrillex, Placebo, Lily Allen and The Kooks. The End Show will be presented by Calvin Harris, and now it’s also ...
See What Happened @ St. Patrick’s Day In Budapest
- 20 Mar 2014 9:55 AM
- community & culture
Nothing can dampen the Irish spirits on a slightly cool, overcast Sunday, especially after winning the Six Nations the previous day! As the sounds of the many bands began, with the balloons blowing in the wind, you knew you were in for another fabulous day out.
Irish Craic In The Making In Budapest
- 14 Mar 2014 8:02 AM
- community & culture
The Irish-Hungarian Business Circle is organising an Irish festival this weekend, joining Ireland’s iconic Saint Patrick Day celebrations worldwide. Festival-goers will get to see a green-hued procession, do some jigs and fill their bellies in Instant Klub, in central Budapest, on Sunday afternoon.
Budapest's 'Gift Of The Gab' Final 2014
- 13 Mar 2014 11:00 AM
- Russell Skidmor
Over the years I've enjoyed many stand up/cabaret nights put on by people who have gone on to bigger and greater things.
Updated: St Patrick's Day Festival Budapest, 16 March
- 13 Mar 2014 10:40 AM
- community & culture
Join us on March 16th on Szabadság tér from 14:00 and participate in St Patrick’s Day parade. Since 2011 the event has been growing and attracting more and more followers. It is a great family day and last year, despite the cold weather, we had over 1400 people join the fun.
Fresh GOTG Success By Expats In Budapest
- 18 Sep 2014 1:58 AM
- community & culture
Round I of the Gift of the Gab 2015 went off in style at the Cotton Club last night. More than 100 people showed up to support the five speakers in their quest for a place in the March 2015 final. A great night was had by all. Well, I had a blast. Despite the nerves. No one died. All survived. And we raise a whopping 105 000 huf for our orphanage. Read on for as full report by GOTG organiser Mary ...
Some Foreign Press Likens Hungary’s PM Orbán To Erdogan, Mussolini
- 5 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The international press this week responded en masse to the speech made by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán (pictured left) near Baile Tusnad, Romania, on Saturday in which he said he would make Hungary an “illiberal democracy” and a “workfare state”.
Buda Castle Beer Festival This Weekend
- 12 Jun 2014 4:00 AM
- food & drink
Between June 13-15 around 200 types of 'liquid bread' will be available for tasting in Budapest's Castle District. Along with the biggest Hungarian beer makers and local craft breweries, this year ciders-makers also will play a role in the 'Cider Grove'. Plus the world’s beer super powers will also participate.
Xpat Opinion: Meat On Mester Street In Budapest
- 6 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- food & drink
I’d heard rumours that there was a … not a butchers in the Irish definition of the word and not a meat market in the US definition of the word … but a place that sold meat to take home and cook and to eat right there and then. And yes, there are loads of them in Budapest (hús hentesáru), but this one is the only one to my knowledge decorated completely in Zsolnay tiles – those world-famous ...
Sziget Budapest Confirms Fresh Acts, New Venues & Fun Programs
- 17 Apr 2014 11:20 AM
- entertainment
Outkast, Manic Street Preachers and The 1975 were all new acts confirmed to appear in Hungary this summer, Sziget organizers revealed this week at a press event. They join acts announced earlier such as Queens of the Stone Age, The Prodigy, Macklemore, Imagine Dragons, Bastille, Skrillex, Placebo, Lily Allen and The Kooks. The End Show will be presented by Calvin Harris, and now it’s also ...
See What Happened @ St. Patrick’s Day In Budapest
- 20 Mar 2014 9:55 AM
- community & culture
Nothing can dampen the Irish spirits on a slightly cool, overcast Sunday, especially after winning the Six Nations the previous day! As the sounds of the many bands began, with the balloons blowing in the wind, you knew you were in for another fabulous day out.
Irish Craic In The Making In Budapest
- 14 Mar 2014 8:02 AM
- community & culture
The Irish-Hungarian Business Circle is organising an Irish festival this weekend, joining Ireland’s iconic Saint Patrick Day celebrations worldwide. Festival-goers will get to see a green-hued procession, do some jigs and fill their bellies in Instant Klub, in central Budapest, on Sunday afternoon.
Budapest's 'Gift Of The Gab' Final 2014
- 13 Mar 2014 11:00 AM
- Russell Skidmor
Over the years I've enjoyed many stand up/cabaret nights put on by people who have gone on to bigger and greater things.
Updated: St Patrick's Day Festival Budapest, 16 March
- 13 Mar 2014 10:40 AM
- community & culture
Join us on March 16th on Szabadság tér from 14:00 and participate in St Patrick’s Day parade. Since 2011 the event has been growing and attracting more and more followers. It is a great family day and last year, despite the cold weather, we had over 1400 people join the fun.