DINNER DANCE
The County Tipperary 150th Annual Dinner Dance, Friday, April 26, 2024, 7:00 PM, the Fairways at Dunwoodie, 1 Wasylenko Ln, Yonkers, NY. Tickets $125.00 per person. Music by The Ryan Express. Tickets contact 914-980-8586 or 917-574-6759.
SOCIALS
Ladies AOH Div. 29, NY County Spring Social Fundraiser, Sunday, April 28, 2024, St. Thomas More Church (Rochester Room) 65 E 89th St, NYC (between Park and Madison Aves.) beginning at 2:00 p.m. Admission $20.00 which includes lunch, coffee/tea, soda bread, dessert, wine and beer. There will be raffles, 50/50, donated items, lottery tickets, and gift certificates. Please RSVP to Theresa Long taklong64@gmail.com 516-216-0129, Cathy Miceli up_cloone@hotmail.com 917-972-1989 or Betty McLoughlin glenamoy00@msn.com 347-613-1303. Please RSVP ASAP.
New York Mary From Dungloe Selection, Sunday, May 19, 2024, The Tailor Public House, 505 8th Avenue (at W. 35th St) NYC, 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. $45.00 per person, $50.00 at door. Buffet, Raffle prizes, Traditional Music, Irish Step Dancing, Wheelchair accessible. Partial proceeds to Mt. Sinai Breast Health Program. Contestants must be aged 19 to 29 to enter (NY Residency) First prize: 2024 “Mary will travel to Donegal Ireland and compete in the Mary from Dungloe International Festival in July for 10 days. Trip/Accommodations sponsored by NYC Sponsors. For more information call 347-596-6104 or email mcculknit@hotmail.com or call 646-403-7362 or email Kiera_Oconnor@aol.com
THEATER
Irish American Writers and Artists member Jennifer Margaret Kelly presents The We of Me Monologues, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 7:30 PM at Under Saint Marks Theater, 94 Saint Marks Place NY, NY. In-person and live streamed. Featuring modern voices in an homage to playwright Carson McCullers. Tickets are all donation based and proceeds benefit the NY Public Library. Go to https://www.paperkraine.com/tickets
How to Break Up A Wedding by Irish American Writers and Artist member Katharine McNair on May 2nd, 4th, and 5th as part of the Fresh Fruit Festival at The Wild Project. Limited run tickets for sale at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/alloutarts/how-to-break-up-a-wedding
FUNDRAISERS
Solace House Annual Sunrise Walk, Saturday, May 18, 2024.The walks will take place at Gaelic Park, Bronx, NY at 4:30 a.m., the NY Irish Center, Long Island City, Queens at 4:30 a.m., and the Rockland County GAA in Orangeburg, NY at 5:30 a.m. visit www.solacehouseusa.org for ticket and walk information. The funds raised through the Sunrise Walk will help the organization expand their counseling services for those who are in suicidal crisis, broaden their much needed community awareness workshops and training programs, as well as providing invaluable service at not cost to their clients.
GOLF OUTINGS
Clare Hurling/Ned Devine's 3rd Golf Outing Friday, May 10, 2024, Dunwoodie Golf Course, 1 Wasylenko Lane, Yonkers, NY. Shotgun Start 1:00 p.m. $175.00 per golfer, $700.00 four ball. $50.00 dinner only. Cost includes Carts, Green fees, BBQ lunch with beer & soda, dinner with 3 hour open bar at Ned Devine's. Awards, raffles, & spot prizes. Call Pat Scanlan 917-825-4700, Kevin McMahon 914-770-5835, Mike Kennedy 917-578-4355. All reservations required no later than May 1st.
EIIC Book Club – The Emerald Isle Immigration Center located at 4275 Katonah Ave., Woodlawn; Bronx, NY hosts a book club at 1pm, on the fourth Wednesday of month. See www.eiic.org or call 718-324-3039.
MASS AND SPIRITUAL EVENTS
Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens, 297 Willis Ave, Mineola, NY Mother's Day Mass and Breakfast, Sunday, May 12, 2024, 11:00 AM Mass (seating at 10:45 AM) Adults $20.00, children $5.00 (under 8 years of age). Reservations no later than May 1, 2024. Call 516-746-9392 or 516-742-8080 between the hours of 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM Monday through Friday ONLY.
American Irish Association of Westchester 50th Anniversary, Sunday, May 19, 2024, St. Joseph's Seminary, 201 Seminary Ave., Yonkers, NY Mass starts at 1:00 PM, followed by lunch. Tickets $40.00 per person. Mail checks to Eileen Carey, 100 DeHaven Dr., Apt. 100, Yonkers, NY 10703. Call 914-969-7247 or 914-439-5773 for more information.
The Sunday Mass is available on the following TV Channels; Channel 5, WNYW-TV 5:30 a.m.; WLNY Channel 10/55 9 a.m.; The Net (formerly The Prayer Channel) on Time Warner Channel 97 and Cablevision Channel 30 @ 6 pm on Saturday.
LANGUAGE/MUSIC/DANCE CLASSES
Irish Language Immersion Weekend April 5-7th, 2024, Haven Beach Motel (Long Beach Island), 11004 Long Beach Blvd, Haven Beach, NJ. Cost $155 per person double occupancy, $265 per person single room. Register before March 29th. Email Liam Guidry at daltai1@daltai.com for further information on how to register.
Flynn Irish Dance Tiny Tots 3-4 years old Pre-Irish Dance & Movement Class, beginning January 4th Tuesday and Thursday, 10-11 am or 12-1 pm at the Aisling Irish Center, 990 McLean Ave, Yonkers. To register please email: bridget@flynnirishdance.com
Saffron United Pipe Band holds beginner and advanced beginner bagpipe and snare drum lessons at the AOH St. Patrick's Division 2 Hall, 27 Locust Ave, Babylon, New York, 11702 starting at 10am Sundays. Email pmsupb@gmail.com for more information.
The Emerald Isle Immigration Center, Katonah Ave., Woodlawn offers Irish language classes on Mondays for beginners (9:30am) and advanced (10:30am). For further information call (718) 324-3039 ext. 101.
Irish Language classes for adults and children are now available at the New York Irish Center, 1040 Jackson Ave., Long Island City, Queens, NY. For more info. Email: info@NewYorkIrishCenter.org Family discounts available. Visit our website for all our upcoming events www.NewYorkIrishCenter.org 718-482-0909.
Irish Language classes at all levels are available at Glucksman Ireland House Details, (212) 477-6177 or po2@nyu.edu
Gerry Tobin School of Irish Language – Free Irish language classes are held on Wednesday evenings at the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) Hall, 27 Locust Ave., Babylon, NY. For more information call 631-521-1227 or email: FreeIrishClassesLongIsland@gmail.com or visit website http://www.scoilgaeilge.org
Philo Celtic Society – The 20 Month Strategy for the Irish Language is now available from The Philo-Celtic Society at http://philo-celtic.com/20-month-strategy-for-the-irish-language.html
Classes at Irish-American Assoc. of NW Jersey – Classes include Irish language, harp, set dancing (group dancing for adults), knitting. Headquarters located at 352 Richard Mine Road, off Rt. 15 North, Rockaway Township. For starting dates etc. please contact Jack Regan at ajhack1@aol.com or call 201-321-6706.
Sean Nós Dance Classes are held at the Irish Heritage Society of Milford Clubhouse, 131 Bridgeport Ave., Milford, CT. For more information call 203-876-9973.
RADIO and ONLINE CONTENT
It's Good To Talk Podcast - John D. Healy on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk4CSdzMgRMHMJmUVnyRefQ Hundreds of topics to choose from including music, history, 2024 Election predictions, and the story of Mother Hubbards Restaurant. For more information Call 646-468-3463 or email jh4news@yahoo.com
Irish Stew Podcast – www.irishstewpodcast.com The podcast for the Global Irish Nation featuring interviews with fascinating influencers proud of their Irish Edge. If you're Irish born or hyphenated Irish, this is the podcast that brings all the Irish together.
The Irish Show with Ken & Anna airs over WKNY 1490 AM every Sunday from 8 to 9 a.m. Listen live at www.wkny1490am.com on Sundays.
WHPC 90.3 FM presents “Full Irish”, Saturday 11 a.m. Host Gary Power brings you everything Irish from Bono to Sharon Shannon, Chicago to Cork, & D.C. to Dublin. It’s Traditional Irish Music & Irish Rock from both sides of the Atlantic.
WFUV 90.7 FM presents the following programs: Sunday 7-8 a.m.“Thistle and Shamrock” with Fiona Richie, 8-11 a.m. "A Thousand Welcomes" with Kathleen Biggins, Ceol na nGael is broadcast from Noon to 4 p.m.
Raidió Failte is now available worldwide on the internet. Details www.raidiofailte.com and press 'Eist' or 'Listen' to hear Belfast's only Irish language radio station. The first Irish language station in the North of Ireland includes music, Gaeilge, Scottish, folk, traditional and world music as well as news, chat, language lessons and craic.
WRHU 88.7 FM The Long Ireland Show, hosted by Eileen Cronin airs on Saturdays from 2-5pm on WRHU 88.7 FM Radio Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY. featuring county interviews, trivia and Irish music. Call in (516) 463-9748. Emerald FM, hosted by Kathleen Shortis airs on Saturdays from 5-7 pm, “New Generations Irish & Irish American music & pop culture. That’s How I Spell Ireland hosted by Kevin Westley on Saturdays from 8-9 p.m. More info at www.wrhu.org
The "Voice of Erin" radio show is broadcast online www.radioerin.com
Ireland Calls "Ireland Calls" a music and news summary from Ireland is co-hosted by Tommy Smyth and Treasa Goodwin and is broadcast on Saturdays at 6 pm over WVOX 1460 AM. Now available on the internet, log onto www.wvox.com and click on listen live.
High Country Celtic Hour A nationally produced program of Irish music hosted by Joe Bly and Kate Marie from Carson City, Nevada Sundays 9 am, at 89.5 WSOU Seton Hall Radio. Details, (973) 761-9768.
Brendan Daly hosts WVKR, 91.3 FM, live Irish radio, www.IrishRadioNY.com Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The Voice of Ireland, a weekly program of Irish culture and song from WRSU 88.7 FM and streaming at https://wrsu.rutgers.edu/ every Sunday at 5:00p.m. Hosted by Michael Callaghan, Jack McCullagh and Joe O'Sullivan.
SERVICES
The Aisling Irish Community Center located at 990 McLean Ave. Yonkers, NY, weekly schedule of classes and events are available on our website at www.aislingcenter.org or call 1- 914-237-5121; E-Mail: info@aislingcenter.org. Main office hours as follows: Mondays 9:00am – 5:00 pm. Counseling Services available. Please call 914-237-5121 or email communitroutreach@aislingcenter.org
The Emerald Isle Immigration Center, Katonah Ave., Woodlawn, offers knitting classes on Tuesdays at 10am. Wool and needles are provided and finished products are donated to local charities and nursing homes. Details, (718) 324-3039 ext. 101.
The New York Irish Center, 10-40 Jackson Ave., Long Island City, NY, offers free services and events also classes in Irish dancing, music and language. For details, (718) 482-0909. www.newyorkirishcenter.org
Emerald Isle Immigration Center For details of services offered at the Emerald Isle Immigration Center Woodside (59-26 Woodside Ave., Queens) and Woodlawn (4275 Katonah Ave., Bronx) call (718) 478-5502 for Woodside or http://www.eiic.org and (718) 324-3039 for Woodlawn.
