Irish Goa Day 2024

Into the Goa Groove… SAT1JUNE24

here was dancing, there was diddley-aye, there was ice cream, live music, balloons, gymnastics, crafts, flowers and local election hopefuls aplenty.

Most importantly, there was sun. Lots and lots of lovely sun.

It made this year’s Irish Goa Day feel very much like a party, with a great big happy turnout for the annual shindig in Burnaby Park.

On the music front, alongside top Goan band Tidal Waves, there was Bray troubadour Robbie Doyle and, behind the wheels of steel, DJ Ernest.

There was also mouth-watering traditional Goan, Indian and Irish cuisine, a flea market, and a kids play area – plus a mega raffle for a trip to Portugal.

The Irish Goan Community, established in 1996, is dedicated to supporting those in need, both financially and emotionally. From aiding tsunami victims to assisting the homeless and sick, their mission is to make a positive difference in our community and beyond. It says here. They also want to build an affordable nursing home for the older Goa population around these here parts.

So it’s only fair that the brains behind it all, Milla Hancock and Nora Hayden, should be presented with bouquets for their hard work.

In the thick of it all on Saturday was the ever-ready, ever-present John McGowan, his trusty camera by his side as he took over 300 pics. Which is a lot. So, we put them all, in hi-res, here, and featured some of the highlights below.

You can find out more about the Irish Goa Community right about here, and get in touch on email right over here.

Once again, full gallery of over 300 pics from the day are here, and you can find out more about the Irish Goa Community right here.