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Featured Events

March

Da!
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Through 4/5/2015
Da by Hugh Leonard and directed by Charlotte Moore. The show has been extended through April 5th at Irish Repertory Theatre (DR2 Theatre in Union Square ). Set in Dublin in the 1960s, Da is Hugh Leonard's Tony-winning classic memory play. Charlie returns to his childhood home after his father's funeral only to find the stubborn patriarch's ghost unwilling to leave the house. As Charlie rummages through his father's belongings, he surrenders to his own memories, both hilarious and wrenching, as the complexity of his upbringing comes alive before his eyes. Phone: 212-727-2737
EIIC Meals on Wheels
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Thursdays,
The EIIC at 4275 Katonah Avenue, Woodlawn is proud to be running a Woodlawn Meals on Wheels Program to aid our Senior community who are finding it a struggle to prepare meals for themselves. If you are interested in becoming a meal recipient or a volunteer please call 718-324-3039 x 102
Online: www.EIIC.org
Fiddle Lessons
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Thursday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Irish Music - Fiddle: All Ages and Levels every Wednesday at the New York Irish Center. For more information contact Fiddle@NewYorkIrishCenter.org
IAANJ Monthly Meetings
Thursday, March 19, 2015
3rd Thursday, 8:00 PM
Monthly meetings are held at The Irish American Assn. of NW Jersey (Richard Mine Road, Rockaway Township). For more info, call 973-366-5980.
Irish American Society Pipe & Drum Lessons
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Every Thursday, 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Lessons held every Thursday night at 297 Willis Ave, Mineola, NY. Email or visit us online for more information.
Irish Cultural Night with Niall O'Leary & Guests
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Thursdays,
Live Irish Music Session and Irish Dance. No cover charge.Time: 10:30pm at Paddy Reilly's Music Bar 519 2nd Ave at 29th St. More details online
NYIC Irish Language Classes
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Adults (Beginner) Irish Language Classes. Takes place at New York Irish Center (1040 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY) Email for more details.
Thursday Events at the Aisling Center
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Thursdays,
Aisling Center is located at 990 Mclean Ave, Yonkers, NY Yoga for Preschoolers (3-5 year olds) 3:30pm - 4:00pm Yoga & Journaling (Grades 3 - 6) 4:15pm-5:15pm NEW! KidzArt After School Program (K-5 program) 4:00pm-5:00pm Flynn Irish Dance Class 4:30pm-7:00pm Irish Conversation Group for Beginners (Adults) 7:00pm-8:00pm Introduction to Photography 7:00pm-8:00pm Boot Camp 7:30pm-8:30pm Quickbooks - 6 weeks - various levels 7:30pm-9:00pm

167th Annual St. Patrick's Dinner Dance

Saturday, March 21, 2015
7:00 PM
The Cavan P&B Association of New York is hosting its 167th annual St. Patrick's dinner dance at Riccardo's By The Bridge (2101 24th Ave, Astoria) at 7pm. Admission is $80 per person. Music provided by The Frank Keegan Band. For reservations call 718-672-5347.

Danny Mac's Post Parade Party

Saturday, March 21, 2015
Danny Mac's, 869 McLean Avenue, Yonkers will be holding a post parade party, Saturday March 21. Complimentary food during the day, music by Steve Reilly in the afternoon and followed by DJ Flip in the evening. For more information please call 914-237-2320
Free Computer Classes for Seniors
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
We offer an easy-going and relaxed environment for Seniors to learn computers. call 718-482-0909 if you have 1040 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY
Saturday Events at the Aisling Center
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Saturdays,
Vinyasa Yoga (open level) 9:00am - 10:00am Aisling Young Actors Workshop (all ages) 9:00am - 10:00am Boot Camp for Moms & Tots 9:00am-10:00am Flynn School of Irish Dance 10:30am-12:30pm Irish Language Class - Children 12:00pm-1:00pm Aisling Center is located at 990 Mclean Ave, Yonkers, NY Contact info@aislingcenter.org
The Long Ireland Show
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Saturday, 2:00 PM
"The Long Ireland Show" hosted by Eileen Cronin on WRHU.ORG 88.7 fm Saturdays 2 - 5 p.m. on Radio Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY. Features,Traditional Irish Music, County Interviews and little known facts.
Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann
Sunday, March 22, 2015
4th Sunday of the Month,
Mulligan Quinn Branch held the 4th Sunday of every month. Located on 297 Willis Ave, Mineola, NY.

Live Music at Katie's Cottage

Sunday, March 22, 2015
Katie's Cottage will have Susan & Gerard on March 21, and Tara Gold on March 22. For more information please call 914-965-0422

Live Music at McKeon's

Sunday, March 22, 2015
McKeon's Bar & Restaurant, 996 McLean Avenue, will have a post McLean Avenue Parade party, with live music by Sean Moloney. Steve Reilly will perform Sunday March 22. For more information call 914-530-2386
Seniors Activity Club
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Sunday, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The New York Irish Center weekly Seniors Activity Club takes place every Sunday. Starts at 4pm. Located 1040 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NYC.All welcome! For more information please call Joe Flannery: 646-270-5698.
Sunday Events at the Aisling Center
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Sunday,
Aisling Center is located at 990 Mclean Ave, Yonkers, NY AA/Betterway Group Meeting 9:30am - 11:30pm TAIW Defensive Driving Course (once monthly) 12:30pm - 6:30pm Both held at the Aisling Irish Center at 990 Mclean Ave, Yonkers, NY

22nd Annual Robert Briscoe Awards

Monday, March 23, 2015
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Emerald Isle Immigration Center will hold the 22nd Annual Robert Briscoe Awards, Monday, March 23 2015. The event will take place at the 21 Club - located, 21 W 52nd Street NYC. For more information please call 718.478.5502
Online: www.eiic.org
EIIC Language Classes
Monday, March 23, 2015
Monday, 9:30 AM
The Emerald Isle Immigration Center (4275 Katonah Avenue, Woodlawn) offers Irish language classes on Mondays for beginners at 9:30am and a casual conversational group at 10:30. Further information visit online or call 718-324-3039 x 101
Online: www.EIIC.org
Irish Dance Classes
Monday, March 23, 2015
Monday, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Irish Step Dancing Classes: All Ages & Levels - Contact IrishDancing@NewYorkIrishCenter.org for more information
Irish Step Dancing Classes
Monday, March 23, 2015
Monday, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Dancing classes held at 1040 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY. All Ages & Levels. Taught by Niall O'Leary. For more information contact IrishDancing@NewYorkIrishCenter.org
Monday Events at the Aisling Center
Monday, March 23, 2015
Monday,
Card Playing Club/Reading Group 10:00am-12:00pm Irish Volunteers for the Homeless - Preparation2:00pm-4:00pm / Delivery 7:30pm-9:30pm. Flynn School of Irish Dance 4:00pm-7:00pm NEW! Weight Watchers 6:30pm-7:30pm Boot Camp 7:30pm-8:30pm Beginners Computers - Internet/E-Mail - 6 weeks 7:30pm-9:00pm Aisling center is located at 990 Mclean Ave, Yonkers, NY
Social Club with the Irish American Society
Monday, March 23, 2015
Monday, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Irish American Society of Nassau-Suffolk (297 Willis Ave., Mineola) holds a social club every Monday at 12pm. Bring Lunch. Coffee and tea will be served. Play cards, board games or just sit and socialize. Free admission to all.
Children's Drama Group
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Tuesday, 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Emerald Footprints Drama Group (kids: 6 yrs and up) will meet each Tuesday at the NYIC, for more information contact - Drama@newyorkirishcenter.org
Golden Footprints Drama Group
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Tuesday, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Golden Footprints Drama Group (Seniors) will meet each Tuesday at the NYIC, for more information contact Drama@NewYorkIrishCenter.org
Irish American Society host Irish Step Dancing classes
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Tuesdays & Thursdays,
Irish Step Dancing classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday night at the Irish American Society of Nassau-Suffolk (297 Willis Ave., Mineola). Classes are taught by Donny Golden (718) 238-9207.
Irish Radio Program
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dubliner Brendan Daly hosts a program of Irish music, news & sports from RTE, Ireland's National Public Broadcaster, on WVKR 91.3 FM (Vassar College Radio).
Knit & Natter Club
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Tuesday, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Knit & Natter Club - Knitting for Golden Girls (Seniors) - For more information email Knitting@NewYorkIrishCenter.org
NYIC Zumba-Celtica Classes
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Tuesday, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Adults Zumba-Celtica classes for all levels at the NYIC (1040 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY) For more details call 718 482 0909 or email.
Seniors Knitting at the EIIC
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
The EIIC, (4275 Katonah Avenue, Woodlawn) hosts a Seniors Knitting Group. Wool and needles are provided and products are donated to local charities and nursing homes. For further information call 718-324-3039 x 101
Online: www.EIIC.org
Tuesday Events at the Aisling Center
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Tuesdays,
Mothers & Toddlers Group 9:30am-11:30am FREE Lunch & Activities for Seniors 1:00pm-4:00pm Flynn School of Irish Dance 3:00pm-6:00pm NEW! Skin Care & Make Up Application Course 7:00pm-8:00pm Meditation/Healing Workshop 7:00pm-8:30pm Microsoft Word (Office 2010) - 6 weeks 7:30pm-9:00pm More information phone: (914) 237 5121 Located 990 Mclean Ave, Yonkers, NY
Book Club at EIIC
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
4th wednesday,
The Emerald Isle Immigration Center (4275 Katonah Avenue, Woodlawn) hosts a book club the 4th Wednesday of each month at 1pm. For further information call 718-324-3039 x 101
Online: www.EIIC.org
Div.16 - N. Westchester AOH
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
2nd Wednesday, 7:00 PM
The Div.16 - N. Westchester AOH will hold a meeting at the American Legion Hall (Route 117 Mount Kisco). For more info, call 914-536-9991.
Irish American Society Adult Set Dancing
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Wednesdays, 7:00 PM
Every Wednesday, set dancing lessons for adults are held at the Irish American Society of Nassau-Suffolk (297 Willis Ave., Mineola). Classes are taught by Denis O'Sullivan.
Irish Dance Lessons with the Irish American Home Society
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Wednesdays(except 4th Wed), 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Traditional Irish country set dance classes are held in the upstairs hall on Wednesday evenings (except the fourth Wednesday of each month) at the Irish American Home Society in Glastobury, CT. For more information please call John Droney (860) 521-2696.
NYIC Genealogy Support
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Wednesdays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Looking to trace your family tree? Let the NYIC help you. Support classes held every Wednesday at the New York Irish Center (1040 Jackson Ave, NYC) All Seniors welcome! Email for more information or call 718-482-0909
NYIC Senior Citizens Lunch Club
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Wednesdays, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Every Wednesday, The New York Irish Center (10-40 Jackson Ave., Long Island City) offers a Lunch and Afternoon Social Club for senior citizens. Contact Joe Flannery 646-270-5698.
Senior Lunch
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Wednesday, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Seniors Lunch and Social Club will take place each Wednesday at the NYIC. All Seniors welcome! Just come along! For more information please contact the New York Irish Center.
Tin Whistle Classes at the NYIC
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Wednesdays, 5:30 PM
Sign up for tin-whistle classes at the New York Irish Center (10-40 Jackson Ave., Long Island City). Christel Rice teaches Irish traditional music. She is also available to teach the flute. Contact Christel at (646) 812-6129.
"25" Card Game at the NYIC
Friday, March 27, 2015
Last Friday, 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Stop by the New York Irish Center (10-40 Jackson Ave., Long Island City) on the last Friday of every month for an evening of "25." Entry fee is $15 per person. Half of the proceeds go to the winner's pot and the other half go to the Center's upkeep. Contact Joe Flannery 646-270-5698.
25 Card Game
Friday, March 27, 2015
4th Friday,
'25' Traditional Irish Card Game (last Friday of the month) at the New York Irish Center. For more information contact Joe Flannery: 646-270-5698
Ceili & Two-Hand Dance Classes
Friday, March 27, 2015
Fridays, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Maura Mulligan teaches Irish Céilí dancing at the Ripley Grier Studios (131 West 72nd Street, NYC). Call 201-869-6717 for more information.
Friday Arts and Crafts Club
Friday, March 27, 2015
Fridays, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Arts and crafts club at the New York Irish Center for Seniors and retirees. To join. call at 718-482-0909. NYIC located on 1040 Jackson Ave
Friday Events at the Aisling Center
Friday, March 27, 2015
Friday,
Aisling Center is located at 990 Mclean Ave, Yonkers, NY Young @ Heart Senior Group including Chair Yoga 1:00pm - 4:00pm Karate for Kids 4:15pm - 7:00pm Aisling Young Actors Workshop (all ages) 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ceili and Set Dancing
Saturday, March 28, 2015
4th Saturday, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Dancing at New York Irish Center every 4th Saturday of the month. 1040 Jackson Ave. For more information contact Ceilis@NewYorkIrishCenter.org
Slow Session for Beginner Trad Musicians
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Saturdays, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Beginner Traditional Musicians are invited to come along to the New York Irish center for a slow session every Saturday. For more info contact SlowSession@NewYorkIrishCenter.org. NYIC located at 1040 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY
Céilí
Sunday, March 29, 2015
A céilí fundraiser for HOPe (Helping Other People) will be held in the Kerry Hall, 305 McLean Avenue, Yonkers on Sunday, March 29. A session at 3 pm by the pupils of the Erin Loughran School of Music will start the evening followed by a céilí at 4 pm, music by the Pride of Moyvane. For more information:patrick_buckley42@yahoo.com or loretta@likingmarketing.com

Pierce Turner Live

Sunday, March 29, 2015
5:00 PM
Pierce Turner will be live at The Harp Raw Bar & Grill March 22 and 29. The Harp is located at 729 3rd Avenue. Admission is $20 per ticket, with a 2 drink minimum. For more information please call 212-818-0123.

April

Senza Misura, Juilliard Concert Series
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
8:00 PM
Senza Misura, Juilliard Concert Series Senza Misura, a string quartet returning to AIHS is offering George Friedrich Haas' String Quartet no.3 that was heard in Lincoln Center's White Light Festival a year ago. It will be performed in complete darkness. Location: American Irish Historical Society, (991 5th Ave, New York, NY) Tickets: $25, Member Discounts, purchase on AIHS website
Online: www.AIHS.org
First Friday Business Breakfast
Friday, April 3, 2015
1s Friday of Month, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
The Consulate General of Ireland, NY hosts an informal monthly 'First Friday Business Breakfast' at Consulate's office 345 Park Ave, 17th Fl, NYC. Bewley's coffee, Irish tea & muffins will be served. As this is an informal event, no RSVP is required.
Mark Geary
Saturday, April 4, 2015
7:30 PM
Mark Geary is a Dublin born musician who has split his time between Ireland and New York City over the last 20 years. Time Out NY said "His delicate songs about love and defiance recall Richard Thompson & John Lennon." Since 2002, Mark has released 4 studio albums. His second album, Ghosts, was named 2005's Album of the Year by the Irish Voice.Doors/Bar 7.30pm - FREE Tea/Coffee Showtime 8.30pm
Greater Danbury Irish Seisiun
Sunday, April 5, 2015
1st Sunday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center hosts a traditional Irish Seisiun on the first Sunday of each month. All musicians are invited as well as poets, storytellers and singers and all who enjoy listening to these arts.
Online: www.gdicc.org
Blood Runs Green
Monday, April 13, 2015
7:00 PM
Historian Gillian O'Brien tells the story of Dr. P. H. Cronin's murder in Chicago, 1889, from the police investigation to the trial. It is a story of hotheaded journalists in pursuit of sensational crimes, of a bungling police force riddled with informers and spies, and of a secret revolutionary society determined to free Ireland but succeeding only in tearing itself apart. It is also the story of a booming immigrant population clamoring for power at a time of unprecedented change. Location: American Irish Historical Society, (991 5th Ave, New York, NY) Tickets: Free, reserve on AIHS website
Online: www.AIHS.org
Traditional Irish Music Session
Sunday, April 19, 2015
3rd Sunday, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Traditional Irish Music held every third Sunday at the New York Irish Center located on 1040 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY. Starts at 4pm. All Welcome to come and listen.Joe Flannery: 646-270-5698
The Muse and Mister Yeats
Monday, April 20, 2015
7:00 PM
The Muse and Mister Yeats is performed by Tegolin Knowland and Seán Coyne, written and produced by Eamon Grennan. It presents, one by one, the various women with whom W.B. Yeats was romantically involved, each one chosen in her turn as his "Muse"--inspirer and receiver, that is, of some of his best-known lyric poems. Location: American Irish Historical Society, (991 5th Ave, New York, NY) Tickets: $15, Member Discounts, purchase on AIHS website
Online: www.AIHS.org
Div. 1 AOH Broome County Meeting
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
3rd Tuesday, 7:00 PM
The Div. 1 AOH Broome County holds meetings once a month at the AOH Hall (148 Main Street, Binghamton). For more info, call 607-724-5588.
Online: www.bcaoh.com
Irish Business Association Meeting
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Third Tuesday, 6:00 PM
The IBO meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at Molly Maguire's Irish Pub and Restaurant in Clark, New Jersey(1085 Central Avenue, Clark, NJ) Call for more details 732.388.6511. First-time visitors are welcome for free.
Irish American Society of Nassau Meeting
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
3rd Tuesday of every month,
Monthly meeting held on the third Tuesday (297 Willis Ave, Mineola, NY) Email for more information.
Filigree, Juilliard Concert Series
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
6:00 PM
Filigree, based in NYC, is a powerful arrangement of players specializing in early music: flutist, mezzo-soprano, violinist, cellist and harpsichordist, where each musician expresses themselves within the context of the group through distinctly different voices.Location: American Irish Historical Society, (991 5th Ave, New York, NY) Tickets: $25, Member Discounts, purchase on AIHS website
Online: www.AIHS.org

May

2015 IBO Golf Classic
Monday, May 4, 2015
Please save the date for our annual golf classic. We will have more participation and sponsorship details closer to the date.If you would like to participate on the 2015 golf committee, please e-mail the IBO at info@ibonewyork.org (In the Subject Line, please include "2015 Golf Committee Interest") Location: Pelham Bay Split Rock Golf Course, Bronx, NY
Hornist Trevor Nuckols, Juilliard Concert Series
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
6:00 PM
Trevor Nuckols, recently awarded one of Julliard's distinguished Kovner Fellowships for graduate study, will be a guest performer with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in 2014-15. His AIHS performance will include the majestic Brahms Trio for Horn, Violin and Piano. Location: American Irish Historical Society, (991 5th Ave, New York, NY) Tickets: $25, Member Discounts, purchase on AIHS website
Online: www.AIHS.org
Mother's Day - USA
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Annual,
A very happy Mother's Day to to all

September

Travel with Andy Cooney
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Through 9/27/2015
Climb aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's "The Breakway" for Andy Cooney's Cruise. Call 1-800-724-9511 for more information or visit website

February

Travel with Andy Cooney
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Through 2/20/2016
Climb aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's "The Breakway" for Andy Cooney's Cruise with the stars. Climb aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's "The Breakway for Andy Cooney's Cruise of Irish Stars 2009 ! The cruise will sail round-trip from Miami on the Eastern Caribbean, and will feature the talents of Ronan Tynan, Andy Cooney and His Band, Mike Denver and many more. Call 1-800-724-9511 for more information or visit website

March

Mother's Day - Ireland
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Annual,
Don't forget Mothers day in Ireland, N. Ireland & UK is different to the US (which is on May 10)