SOCIALS
Irish American Night Free Summer Concert hosted by The Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens, Monday, August 5, 2024, Eisenhower Park, Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Park Blvd., East Meadow, NY. 2024 Honorees Bridie Mahoney and Brendan Kerins. Ceremony starts 7:00 p.m., Entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m. Tony Jackson Master of Ceremonies, National Anthems by Tommy Mulivhill and Sean Quinn. Inis Fada Pipe Band, Clann Agus Cairde Ceili Band, Inis Fada Set Dancers and Donny Golden School of Champion Irish Step Dancers. Music by Tommy Mulvihill Band featuring Sean Quinn. Remember to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. For more information go to www.irishamericansociety.org or email irishamericansociety@gmail.com
The Aisling Irish Center and the NY Yankees team up to celebrate Irish Heritage Game. The NY Yankees will be offering discounted tickets for their Irish Heritage Game night on Friday, August 23, 2024 against the Colorado Rockies. Part of every ticket will go back to support the programs at the Aisling Irish Center. Tickets can be purchased here: https://offer.fevo.com/yankees-vs-rockies-eqkojv1-78c39bd?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0iUjHa1JXQzCwJu-WDQ_6zJyIs6ntJMrk7nm7y5GxREoKSap9-RZtUtGI_aem_AY_z9Sa1nRBf5lPRWeQzoQ_EdSyESJFo7hGGSoGc9GPN3ToDg9H4rJs6h5qsFRfcTSEOklpEyxgYJAR1oOB9o7-_&fevoUri=yankees-vs-rockies-eqkojv1-78c39bd%2F
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
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
Daltai na Gaeilge Gaeltacht Week Immersion Course in the Irish Language, Saturday evening August 24, 2024 through Friday, 12:00 p.m. August 30, 2024. Marist Brothers Retreat Center, 1455 Broadway, Route 9W, Esopus, NY. Space is available on a first come, first served basis so register early. Deadline August 16, 2024. Visit www.daltai.com or email Liam Guidry at Liam1@daltai.com
Summer Irish Language Classes online through the NY Irish Center. Classes start July 16 and run to September 4, (Tuesdays Introduction to Irish 6-7 p.m. and Wednesdays Advanced beginners 6-7 p.m.) 8-week course $200. ($25. Per class) Tickets available on www.eventbrite.com Search: New York Irish Language Class
Flynn Irish Dance Tiny Tots 3-4 years old Pre-Irish Dance & Movement Class, 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.
