http://www.irishcentral.com/topics/irish+cultural+centre IrishCentral irish cultural centre en-us http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-cultural-centre-upcoming-events-208570321.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-cultural-centre-upcoming-events-208570321.html Wed, 22 May 2013 03:49:08 PDT
Upcoming Events: Boston Irish FestivalBoston Irish Festival: June 7, 8, & 9 Three days and three stages of non-stop, rock your socks off Celtic music at the largest Irish festival on the east coast Fun for the whole family! Details at wwwBostonIrishFestival READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/boston-irish-festival-feis-207637441.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/boston-irish-festival-feis-207637441.html Wed, 15 May 2013 05:48:52 PDT We are delighted to partner with Liam Harney and the Harney Academy to present a feis for festival spectators and participants alike to enjoy A feis is an Irish word that has become synonymous with Irish dance competitions similar to the World Irish Dancing Championships that recently took place in Boston We welcome dancers young and old, novice and experienced, to compete on five stages for a day of non-stop Irish dance on Saturday, June 8 beginning at 8:30am Dancers of all ages and abilities may sign up to participate in the competitions by visiting either the Boston Irish Festival website, www READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/festival-performer-highlight-black-47-207637431.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/festival-performer-highlight-black-47-207637431.html Wed, 15 May 2013 05:48:52 PDT If you were at the first-ever Boston Irish Festival—during the days when it was held on the grounds of Stonehill College—you may remember Black 47 as one of the festival’s stand-out acts Since then, Black 47 has graced the entertainment roster at our festival several times, and returns to the stage at this year’s Boston Irish Festival on Saturday night, June 8thLed by Irish author, playwright, and songwriter Larry Kirwan, Black 47 espouses a thoroughly Irish form of rock ‘n’ roll, with raucous, heartfelt, and intelligent performances of songs covering topics from the Northern Ireland conflict to civil rights and urban unrest in contemporary New York Black 47 earned their chops playing the pub scene in Manhattan and self-producing their first indie record,Black 47, before converting The Cars’ Ric Ocasek to the cause and gaining mainstream attention with their second album, Fire of Freedom READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-cultural-centre-upcoming-events-207637421.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-cultural-centre-upcoming-events-207637421.html Wed, 15 May 2013 05:48:51 PDT
Upcoming Events: Daniel P Roy Art ExhibitArt Exhibit by Daniel P Roy: Saturday, May 18 4-6pm READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/boston-irish-festival-2013-highlights-206495941.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/boston-irish-festival-2013-highlights-206495941.html Tue, 07 May 2013 02:48:36 PDT Eileen IversThe 2013 Boston Irish Festival looks to be better than ever this year, with entertainment spanning from internationally recognized headliner acts to homegrown talent, as well as the 5K Road Race, Redhead World Record Photo, Boston Irish Festival Feis, Tug of War Competition, Darts Competition, and much more This year’s Friday night concert features Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul playing the fierce, innovative style of traditional Irish music for which they are world-renowned Eileen Ivers is a nine-time All-Ireland fiddle champion and has toured with such outstanding Irish groups as the Chieftains and the Riverdance ensemble, among her many orchestral and contemporary performances She is also a founding member of Cherish the Ladies, a traditional super group of all-female musicians READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-cultural-centre-childrens-celtic-camp-205498371.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-cultural-centre-childrens-celtic-camp-205498371.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:33:32 PDT Summer is right around the corner, and that means one thing—the ICC has been hard at work preparing for its annual Children’s Celtic Camp!  This year, the camp will run for four weeks in the middle of summer: July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-August 2, and August 5-9 The camp is a fun and educational program about Irish culture and traditions for children in grades 1-5 and grades 6-8, specifically designed for and tailored to the needs and interests of both elementary school and middle school students It provides a wide range of classes and activities, including instruction in Irish sports including Irish football and hurling, language, music, and dance as well as arts & crafts, storytelling, and literatureThis unique camp is one of the only places in this area where you can find an internationally certified Irish youth football coach; an Irish language professor; and a professional Irish dancer all part of the same program READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/boston-irish-festival-preview-atlantic-steps-205498361.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/boston-irish-festival-preview-atlantic-steps-205498361.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:33:31 PDT L-R: Ayan Imal-Hall, Alice Ann Robinson, Brian Cunningham, Kieran Jordan, Kevin Doyle, Jackie O'Riley (Kevin Littlefield)Each week leading up to the Boston Irish Festival on June 7-9th, we will be announcing major events taking place at this largest Irish Festival on the east coast Don’t miss out on this great weekend, featuring all things Irish! Here’s a look at one of the main events for Sunday, June 9thAfter filling Boston’s Berklee Performance Centre to rave reviews, Atlantic Steps will bring their signature dance show to the Boston Irish Festival Atlantic Steps tells the story of Ireland’s oldest dance form, sean-nos dancing, and features some of the finest dancers and musicians in the Irish tradition READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-pastoral-centre-event-at-the-irish-cultural-centre-204375431.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-pastoral-centre-event-at-the-irish-cultural-centre-204375431.html Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:03:26 PDT IPC computer whizzes, some participants and BC studentsAs usual a great time was had at the ICCNE in Canton Fintan Stanley kept us all on the dance floor with some great Irish tunes Thanks to all whom called ahead to reserve a spot to ensure we don’t overcrowd the hall Huge thanks to our wonderful volunteers who made the event run so smoothly READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/weekly-events-at-the-irish-cultural-centre-204375401.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/weekly-events-at-the-irish-cultural-centre-204375401.html Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:03:25 PDT
Mondays: Set Dancing for Adults with Cait Bracken every Monday from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/upcoming-events-at-the-irish-cultural-centre--204375391.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/upcoming-events-at-the-irish-cultural-centre--204375391.html Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:03:24 PDT
Misgivings: A “Divine” Comedy of Belly laughs, Blessings, Blarney, and Bingo: Saturday, April 27th 8pm $15 per person Join Father Patrick Aloysius Misgivings (an actor) for this theatrical presentation of stories and one-liners about growing up Catholic READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/the-life-and-times-of-michael-collins-an-irish-patriot-204375381.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/the-life-and-times-of-michael-collins-an-irish-patriot-204375381.html Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:03:23 PDT Michael CollinsProfessor William Matthews from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst returns to the Irish Cultural Centre to continue his popular Irish Historical Lecture Series The lecture takes place on Friday, May 3, at 8pm Admission is $5 for Members and $10 General Admission Prof READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/upcoming-events-at-the-irish-cultural-centre-203312221.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/upcoming-events-at-the-irish-cultural-centre-203312221.html Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:03:11 PDT
Afternoon Tea & Spring Fashion Show: Sunday, April 21st 2pm $25 per person The Ladies of the Irish Cultural Centre invite you to join them for spring fashions and an afternoon of tea and scones READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/misgivings-a-divine-comedy-show-at-the-irish-cultural-centre-203312211.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/misgivings-a-divine-comedy-show-at-the-irish-cultural-centre-203312211.html Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:03:10 PDT
The reverent (or irreverent) Father Patrick Aloysius Misgivings will appear at the Irish Cultural Centre on Saturday, April 27th at 8pm for his signature performance, “Misgivings”, on matters relating to all things Catholic Fr Misgivings, stage name of David Kane, as he is otherwise known, presents an interactive, hilarious comedy show about growing up Catholic—as he explains on his website, “from miracles and marriage counseling to bazaars and birth control, nothing escapes the good father’s Irish wit”Kane’s Catholic priest alter ego is so convincing—his poster shows him gazing sternly out, collar and all—that many ICC members have mistaken him for the real deal READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/annual-high-tea-and-spring-fashion-show-at-the-irish-cultural-centre-202426261.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/annual-high-tea-and-spring-fashion-show-at-the-irish-cultural-centre-202426261.html Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:02:57 PDT Bunratty Castle, County Clare, IrelandThe Ladies of the Irish Cultural Centre will hold their annual High Tea and Spring Fashion Show at the Centre on Sunday, April 21st at 2pm The fashion show will be dedicated to Margaret Geraghty this year, a longtime member and supporter of the ICC whose assistance was a great part of fashion shows past Each year, the fashion show features a designer, jewelry, and a central theme for the room’s décor READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/upcoming-events-at-the-irish-cultural-centre-202424001.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/upcoming-events-at-the-irish-cultural-centre-202424001.html Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:48:15 PDT
- Boston Irish Festival Launch Party: Friday, April 12th 8pm FREE Join us for the Boston Irish Festival Launch Party! Only 60 days to go to the largest Irish Festival on the east coast READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/register-now-for-the-irish-cultural-centre-celtic-cultural-camp-201158011.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/register-now-for-the-irish-cultural-centre-celtic-cultural-camp-201158011.html Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:47:49 PDT The coming of spring means that summer is right around the corner, and the ICC has been hard at work preparing for its annual Celtic Cultural Camps this July and August! This year, the camp will run for four weeks in the middle of summer: July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-August 2, and August 5-9 The CCC is a fun and educational program about Irish culture and traditions for children in grades 1-5 and 6-8, specifically designed for and tailored to the needs and interests of both elementary school and middle school students It provides a wide range of classes and activities, including instruction in Irish sports including Irish football and hurling, language, music, and dance as well as arts & crafts, storytelling, and literatureThis unique camp is one of the only places in this area where you can find an internationally certified Irish youth football coach; an Irish language professor; and a professional Irish dancer all part of the same program READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/upcoming-april-events-at-the-irish-cultural-centre-201158001.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/upcoming-april-events-at-the-irish-cultural-centre-201158001.html Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:47:49 PDT
· Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum: Presentation in partnership with TIARA: Friday, April 5th, 7:30-9:00pm Free The ICC hosts TIARA’s (The Irish Ancestral Research Association) monthly meeting featuring speaker Grace Brady, the Executive Director of Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT Learn about Ireland’s Great Famine and what the Museum has on display READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/the-irish-pastoral-luncheon-at-the-irish-cultural-centre-of-new-england-196523181.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/the-irish-pastoral-luncheon-at-the-irish-cultural-centre-of-new-england-196523181.html Fri, 08 Mar 2013 02:02:12 PST The Cara Club LadiesAll had a great time at the IPC Mass and Luncheon at the ICCNE in Canton last week John Connors and Martin Battle of the Irish Express keep the floor full and moving all afternoon Many thanks to them and all our great volunteers! Pat Devilly of St Gregory’s Parish Dorchester celebrated a Birthday with us and Happy Birthday to her again! We look forward to seeing everyone at the next luncheon on March 21st, where we will be celebrating St READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/upcoming-events-at-the-irish-cultural-centre-196523121.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/upcoming-events-at-the-irish-cultural-centre-196523121.html Fri, 08 Mar 2013 02:02:11 PST - Mick Moloney: Roots of American MusicThursday, March 7th, 7:30 pm Musician, author and folklorist Dr Mick Moloney presents Irish and African roots of American music READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-cultural-centre-launches-tiny-cottage-music-series-with-matt-cranitch-and-jackie-daly-196523141.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-cultural-centre-launches-tiny-cottage-music-series-with-matt-cranitch-and-jackie-daly-196523141.html Fri, 08 Mar 2013 02:02:11 PST Matt Cranitch and Jackie DalyA new setting for traditional Irish music will be unveiled this month at the ICC Matt Cranitch on fiddle and Jackie Daly on button accordion will create an intimate evening of music and storytelling in the authentic Irish Cottage at the Irish Cultural Centre of New England in Canton, Massachusetts on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 8 pm READ MORE ]]>