National Events

ALABAMA

The Irish Society of North Alabama, 627 Versailles Dr., Huntsville, AL 35803 promotes the Irish culture in North Alabama through education, language, and the arts. Visit our website www.irishsocietyna.org for information on upcoming events. 

ALASKA

Irish Club of Alaska, P.O. Box 241854, Anchorage, AK 99524-1854,. We aim to foster cultural exchange and understanding between Ireland and Alaska. Visit our website https://www.irishalaska.org/ for information on how to join and on our upcoming events. 

ARIZONA 

The Irish American Gaelic Society of Tucson meets third Sunday of month at VFW Post 549, 8424 E Old Spanish Trail, Tucson.  Details, (520) 586-4513 or (520) 790-4626. Visit www.tucsonirishcommunity.com for our schedule of events, and www.tucsonsessions.com for Irish Seisiún schedules. 

The Irish Foundation of Arizona meets first Wednesday of month at 7 pm at Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Details, (602) 258-0109. 

BOSTON

Renowned musicians Joe Forde and Eric Heneghan direct from The Porter House Pub in County Mayo to appear at The Dubliner Pub, 2 Centre Plaza, Boston one performance only, Friday, November 1, 2024. Email info@thedublinerboston.com for times and tickets. 

Citizenship Classes are held at the RIAN Immigrant Center, 100 Franklin St., LL-1, Boston. Further information please call 617-542-7654 Ext.13. Free computer drop-in workshops will be available on Thursdays from 6-8pm. 

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Located at Columbia Point, Boston. Details, www.jfklibrary.org  or (617) 514-1600. For details of concerts and events in Massachusetts visit www.IrishMassachusetts.com 

WROL 950 AM Irish Hit Parade Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with Paul Sullivan, Kevin Chrisom and Bill Bailey. Feast of Irish Music show Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. hosted by Seamus Mulligan. Details, (617) 691-2500. Follow us on Facebook Boston’s WROL Irish 950 AM, X @WROLIrish, and Instagram WROL Irish.  

CALIFORNIA

The Friends of Ireland Monthly Breakfast takes place on the first Tuesday of every month at 2261 W. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, CA. Everyone welcome. For reservations: Pete Walsh, 714-200-7365 or Email: pbeireanua@att.net www.irishcenter.org

Monthly Adult Céilí Class Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. Mag Studio, 173 W. Magnolia Blvd, Unit 103, Burbank. No partners or experience necessary. All are welcome. $15 drop-in class fee. www.clearyirishdance.com 

Celtic Arts Center Mondays Celtic Irish Dance and workshop at the Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood. 7 p.m. Introduction to Irish Language classes, 8 p.m. Introduction to Céilí Dance classes. For more information call: 747- 444-0876

For a full schedule of events at St. Brigid's Centre for the Arts and Humanities, home of the National Irish Canadian Culture Centre, 310 St. Patrick St., Ottawa, visit www.saintbrigidscentre.com or call (613) 244-7373.

CHICAGO

Renowned musicians Joe Forde and Eric Heneghan direct from The Porter House Pub in County Mayo to appear Thursday and Friday October 17th & 18th at Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N Knox Ave., Phone: (773) 282-7035, Sunday, October 20th at Chief O’Neill’s, 3471 North Elston Ave (773) 583-3066, and Thursday, October 24th at Gaelic Park, 6119 W 147th St., Oak Forest (708) 687-9323. Call venues directly for times and tickets. 

For information on events and happenings at Gaelic Park, located at 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest, call (708) 598-6800 or visit www.chicagogaelicpark.orgThe Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago, offers Irish cultural events and entertainment. For details, (773) 282-7035 or www.irish-american.org

COLORADO

The Denver AOH  Michael Collins Division meets second Wednesday of month at 7:00 p.m., Nallen’s Irish Pub, 1429 Market St., www.milehibernians.com

CONNECTICUT

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 www.milfordirish.org

DELAWARE 

Irish Culture Club of Delaware, unless otherwise noted, our meetings are held every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm at Catherine Rooney's Pub Trolley Square, 1616 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington.  302irish@gmail.com or call (302) 319-2254 for information about upcoming events. Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DelawareIrish/

FLORIDA

Ancient Order of Hibernians, Francis Hughes Division 2 Palm Beach County Meets second Tuesday of the month at Tim Finnegan’s Irish Pub, 2885 S Federal Hwy, Delray Beach, 6:00 p.m. New members welcome, visit our website for more information www.aohpbc2.com or charles@haganstowne.com

The Tampa Bay Irish monthly meetings are held at  Scottish American Hall located at 917 Loudin Ave, Dunedin, FL. Upcoming dances: January 17, 2025, music by Joe Burke, February 21, 2025, music by Eddie Coffey and The Grey Foggy Dew'O, March 21, 2025 Music by Ali Harron and Marian Curry from County Fermanagh. For further information call 631-291-5353.

The Cape Coral Irish American Club meets the first Thursday of the month at the German American Social Club, 2101 SW Pine Island Rd, for more information visit www.capecoralirishamericanclub.org

The Sons and Daughters of Erin hold monthly meetings the third Wednesday of month at 6:30 PM, at San Marco Parish Center. New members welcome. Details, (239) 394-2442.

The Irish American Club of Central Florida meets second Sunday of month, 1:30 pm, at St. Mary Magdalene Cafeteria, 859 Maitland Ave., in Maitland. Details, (386) 668-0159 

GEORGIA 

The Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta meets second Thursday of the month, 7 pm, at Thos. O’Reilly’s Public House, 227 Sandy Spring Lane, Sandy Springs, GA. Info. 678-754-5834 or www.hibernianatl.com

HAWAII 

Maui Celtic Radio Show Sunday 8-10 am & 5-7 pm on KAKU 88.5fm Maui www.kakufm.org, and Tuesday 12 noon GMT on Celtic Music Radio www.celticmusicradio.net 

Hawaii Irish Dance Offering Irish dance classes to all ages on Oahu and Hawaii islands. Zoom classes Monday nights 6-7 pm Hawaii Time with in person classes Thursday nights (Hawaii Island) and Saturday mornings (Oahu). No charge for classes. Specializing in classes for adults. Performance troupe also available www.hawaiiirishdance.com Facebook.com/hawaiiirishdance

INDIANA 

Corning Irish Heritage Center, P.O. Box 282, Montgomery, IN. Our mission is to preserve the cultural legacy of nineteenth-century Irish immigrants in Southern Indiana. Website:  https://www.corningheritagecenter.com/index.php Email: dcirish@corningheritagecenter.com 

MAINE

Maine Irish Heritage Center 34 Gray St., Portland.  The Maine Irish Heritage Center is the hub of all things Irish in Maine. Our mission is to provide a community resource where connections to Maine’s Irish history and culture can flourish.  Visit https://maineirish.com/for more information on all upcoming events and activities. 

The Harp and Bard Irish radio program airs online via computer, smart phone or tablet Sundays, 5 to 7 pm, http://www.radio-airwaves.co.uk/schedule.html Email: radiojimward@gmail.com

MARYLAND

The Maryland Irish Festival Celebrates 50 Years! Friday-Sunday, November 8th to10th.  Maryland State Fairgrounds, Cow Palace Building, 2200 York Road
Lutherville – Timonium, Maryland 21093. For times, tickets and more information visit https://irishfestival.com/

The Irish Shrine & Railroad Workers Museum 920 Lemmon St., Baltimore is open 11 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Friday & Saturday or by appointment. Call 410-347-4747 or visit www.irishshrine.org for more information. 

MASSACHUSETTS 

Worcester Irish Cultural Festival, Saturday, October 12, 2024, 11:30 AM to 6:00 p.m., Polar Park, 100 Madison St., Worcester, MA. Join us for the second annual Worcester Irish Cultural Festival. Enjoy a friendly day of watching Gaelic football and Hurling along with Music, Story Telling, Irish Dance and Language, Vendors and much more. Tickets: Adults General Admission $15, Children General Admission (under age 12) $5, Student ticket $10 with a valid student ID. https://mlb.tickets.com/?orgId=54713&agency=MILB_MPV&eventId=50104#/event/E50104/ticketlist/?view=pricescales&minPrice=7&maxPrice=8&quantity=1&sort=price_desc&ada=false&seatSelection=false&onlyCoupon=true&onlyVoucher=false

The Hibernian Cultural Centre, 19 Temple St., Worcester presents fiddle and banjo legend John Carty, joined by Scottish guitarist and singer Alan Murray in concert, Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.tinyurl.com/56dt2wsw or contact Bud Sargent 508-868-7552 or email bud.sargent@gmail.com 

Irish Cultural Centre 200 New Boston Dr., Canton, MA. Visit our website www.irishculture.org for our calendar of events including weekly Set dancing classes, card games, sessions for singers and musicians and much more. 

The Irish Cultural Center of Western New England and Elms College. Classes now in session. For times and more information visit website at www.IrishCenterwne.org or call 413-265-2314.

MICHIGAN 

Gaelic League. Irish entertainment, featuring dance, ceili and tin whistle every weekend in the Gaelic League, 2068 Michigan Ave., Detroit. Details, (313) 537-3489.  Detroit Irish Radio with Kathleen O’Neill Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m on WNZK AM 690.

MINNESOTA 

Celtic Junction Arts Center, 836 Prior Ave. N. St. Paul. Since its founding, CJAC has collaborated with three independent organizations who reside within The Celtic Junction building: O'Shea Irish Dance, Center for Irish Music, and Irish Fair of Minnesota. CJAC would not be the same without their partnership and collaboration! There is something for everyone. Classes are available for preschoolers through adults! For more information on all our activities, programs and events please visit  https://celticjunction.org/

MISSOURI

St. Louis Irish Arts 7480 Whitehaven Dr., St. Louis, MO Renew your annual membership to SLIA at www.slia.org For information about programs call 314-842-3906

NEW JERSEY 

The Essex Shillelaghs GAA announces the formation of a Ladies Gaelic Football League (Ages 21 and up)  in West Orange, NJ. Practices will be held on Wednesday nights at Stagg Field, 385 St Cloud Ave, West Orange, NJ beginning this summer, with games beginning in September. For more information go to www.EssexShillelaghsGAA.com or email join@essexshillelaghs.org 

Irish American Association of NW Jersey, 302 Richard Mine Rd, Rockaway, NJ Set Dancing Classes with Jack Regan every Wednesday evening at the hall. Contact ajhack1@aol.com  or call: 201-321-6706 for further information. 

The Irish American Unity Conference supports the peaceful reunification of Ireland. Our meetings are open to everyone, and all are welcome to join.  For info contact: tomcar1798@gmail.com All welcome! www.iauc.org

The Voice of Ireland, a weekly program of Irish culture and song from WRSU 88.7 FM and streaming at https://wrsu.rutgers.edu/ on Sundays at 5:00 p.m. Hosted by Michael Callaghan, Jack McCullagh and Joe O'Sullivan. 

NEW YORK STATE

Two Rivers Gaelic League 430 New Karner Rd, Albany. Irish Language classes are back. Visit https://tworiversgaelic.org/ to register.

Comhaltas Music Session at The Celtic Hall, 430 New Karner Rd, Colonie, NY.  Free Admission. Sessions occur every 3rd Sunday of the month (except July and August). Learning sessions at 12:00 noon, up to speed sessions at 1:00 p.m. Visit www.albanycce.com  or call 518-271-6949 for more information. Because our branch treasury lacks the money to cover essential operating expenses (e.g., insurance premiums, website hosting) annual dues for the 2024-2025 year will be raised slightly. Individual membership $30, Couples membership $38, family membership $45. We hope to have a fundraising ceili at the East Durham Shamrock House. 

Irish American Heritage Museum 21 Quackenbush Square, Albany, NY 12207, (518) 427-1916 Hours: Wednesday - Friday: 11am - 4pm,  Saturday - Sunday: 12pm - 4pm, Monday - Tuesday: Closed https://www.irish-us.org/

Irish Language Classes are offered in Kingston, New York. For information contact Bob McDonald at bobdomhnallach10@outlook.com

The Echoes of Erin radio program featuring Irish music and song, airs Saturdays, 4 to 5pm on WJJL1440 AM in the Niagara Falls region. ”Echoes of Ireland” Radio show hosted by Sean Hennessey every Sunday, Noon to 1 pm on WBLH 92.5FM Watertown, NY also broadcast on www.newzjunky.com 

OHIO

Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati – For information on the lineup of entertainment and theater at the IHC, please call 513-533-0100 or visit www.IrishCenterofCincinnati.com

The Cleveland Ceili Club holds set dance classes on Tuesdays 7:30PM at St. Clarence Church Hall, Lorain Rd., North Olmsted. Info, (440) 356-2999. 

PENNSYLVANIA

The Commodore Barry Arts and Cultural Center 6815 Emlen St., Philadelphia https://theirishcenter.org/  A lot of us claim Irish heritage, but even if you don’t, the Commodore Barry Arts and Cultural Center opens its arms to you. Let us share our vibrant culture and take advantage of our many facilities—including our spacious and elegant ballroom. And join in the exciting activities sponsored by the many groups and organizations that make the Center their home. 3rd Wednesday: Senior Lunch hosted by the Irish Center– All are welcome; 12.00 – 2.00 pm – 2024 Dates:  Oct 16; Nov 20; Dec 18th. Visit our website for all upcoming events www.theirishcenter.org 

Delaware Valley Irish Hall of Fame, 23rd Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony, Sunday, November 17, 2024. Doors open 5:00 p.m., dinner 6:00 p.m. at the Commodore John Barry Arts and Cultural Center. Tickets $65.00 per person. Visit our website www.theirishcenter.org or call 215-663-2328, 215-875-1305 or 215-886-3669.

Pocono Irish American Club meets the first Sunday of every month at 11:30 a.m., upstairs at Siamsa Irish Pub, 636 Main St., Stroudsburg, PA. For more information about upcoming events visit: http://www.poconoirishamericanclub.com/about.html. 

Irish Immigration Center Services – The Irish Immigration Center located at 7 South Cedar Lane, Upper Darby hosts the following weekly events: Wednesdays, Senior Lunch 12-2 PM; Thursdays, Irish Passports and Citizenship 3:30 – 6:30 PM also Lamh Eile Playgroup 10-12 PM and the First and Third Wednesday of every month Legal Immigration Clinic 3:30 – 6:30 PM. Info@icphila.org or www.icphila.org or call (610) 789-6355.

Echoes of Erin is broadcast on Sundays from 12:30pm – 2 pm over WEDO 810 AM and www.kdwradio.com Listen live on Wednesdays at 1:30pm.  Hosted by Diane V. Byrnes. Details, (412) 781-6368. 

Vince Gallagher’s Irish Hour is broadcast on Sunday from11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. over radio WTMR 800AM www.wtmrradio.com 

Come West along the Road with Marianne MacDonald is broadcast on Sundays, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. over radio WTMR 800AM www.wtmrradio.com

THE CAROLINAS

Charlotte Irish Connection for information on events going on in the Charlotte, NC area visit our website at www.charlotteirish.org or email us at  info@charlotteirish.org 

North Carolina Ancient Order of Hibernians visit our website www.ncaoh.com or contact us at http://www.ncaoh.com/contact-the-north-carolina-state-board/ 

TEXAS 

Harp and Shamrock Society of Texas  For details of all Irish events in the San Antonio area; visit the website, at www.harpandshamrock.org or email Joan Moody: jlizm@aol.com 

WASHINGTON

 Irish Heritage Club, Seattle, is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious organization that organizes and promotes activities of an Irish cultural nature in the Greater Seattle area, the State of Washington, USA. These activities include performances of Irish music, Irish dancing, Irish language, Irish history, Gaelic games, and cultural exchanges with our Sister City of Galway, Ireland. We also sponsor concerts, plays, lectures, movies, parties and other social events visit www.irishclub.org for our latest calendar of events. 

 

 

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