Father’s Day Irish Festival at the GAC sponsored by Féile, Inc.
Volunteers Needed For The Father’s Day Irish Festival at the GAC sponsored by Féile, Inc. Volunteers needed for a couple of hours from 11-6 on Sunday June 16th at the Father’s Day Irish Festival. We are looking for help at the door, selling raffle tickets, set up, clean up, etc. More details and a schedule … Continue reading Father’s Day Irish Festival at the GAC sponsored by Féile, Inc.
Irish Famine Commemoration Day
Workhouses, Coffin Ships, and Mass Famine Graves: Places Where People Disappeared By Loretto Leary For Irish Famine Commemoration Day, May 19, Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield reminds us that the past has relevant lessons for the present and the future. An Irish Famine Commemoration Slide Show Presentation will occur on Friday, May 17, in … Continue reading Irish Famine Commemoration Day
Irish Famine Commemoration Day Slide Show – May 17th @ 7pm
This slide show presentation tells the story of thousands of Irish famine immigrants who died at Staten Island Marine Hospital and Quarantine Station after enduring long, hazardous sea voyages. Join author Loretto Leary to learn more about the historical significance of Staten Island to Irish Famine Immigrant history and International Irish Famine Commemoration Day, which … Continue reading Irish Famine Commemoration Day Slide Show – May 17th @ 7pm
“Marrying Mike”
Clan na Gael’s Spring Production “Marrying Mike” Written by James Keary Directed by Erin Williams Produced by Marie Stehle and Jillian Plomin Performances are Thursday 04/25, Friday 04/26 & Saturday 04/27 at 8pm and Sunday 04/28 Matinee at 2:30pm Featuring: Byrne White, Eileen Fickes, Eamon Speer, Jillian Plomin, Dan O’Callaghan, Patrick Baldwin, Laura Haynes Elderly … Continue reading “Marrying Mike”
Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday May 12th | Two Seatings: 12 Noon & 2:15pm With music by Bob Curiano and Free Mimosa for Mom $30 for Adults $12 for Children (12 and Under) For more Information contact: social@gacemail.org FOR RESERVATIONS
The East Coasters (Madeline Dierauf, Richard Osban, Calum Bell)
Saturday, May 18, 7:30 pm Sponsored by the Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society and Gaelic-American Club. The East Coasters are a group of young Irish musicians from the east coast of the United States whose sound and arrangements are a rich blend of the music in their local communities. Their innovative approach to the music … Continue reading The East Coasters (Madeline Dierauf, Richard Osban, Calum Bell)
Tuesday Nights in the Pub
THE PUB IS NOW OPEN ON TUESDAY NIGHTS Beginning Tuesday February 27th the Pub will be open from 5:30- 9pm Tuesday will be an adult game night – We’ve started a dart league so anyone interested in joining meet in the Children’s Room at 7pm. You can also bring your board games like scrabble, checkers, … Continue reading Tuesday Nights in the Pub
GAC’s 2024 Executive Committee
Congratulations to GAC’s newly elected Executive Committee Faith Maciver President Joan Greenwood Vice-President Griffin Reidy -Sergeant-at-Arms Tracy James Directory 3-Years Pru O’Brien Recording Secretary Tom Egan Financial Secretary Tony Hogan Director 1-Year Tom Langdon Treasurer Kelly Rasmussen Director 2-Years
Irish History | Stair Na Héireann
THERE ISN’T ANYTHING MORE THE SEA CAN DO TO ME” A MARITIME HISTORY OF MODERN IRISH LITERATURE” Our May 5, 2024 Irish History Lecture will be presented by Nels Pearson, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of English at Fairfield University. (Carolan Room, 2-4 pm) The topic of the talk will be the role of the sea … Continue reading Irish History | Stair Na Héireann
First Friday Trad Musican
Damien Connelly playing in the Pub Friday May 3rd from 6-8pm. Originally from Co. Clare, Ireland, and now living in the U.S., Damien began learning the accordion when he was 11 years old, taught by his father Martin. He competed in the Fleadhanna (Irish Music Competitions) throughout his teenage years, taking first place both locally … Continue reading First Friday Trad Musican
St. Patrick’s Gaelic Football & Hurling Club
Registration is open for Spring Season U7 – U17 Season runs from April – June with weekly games and/or practice. All players must be registered to play in any games and/or tournaments. Gaelic Sports Summer Camp -Cul Camp June 26 – June 30th from 9am-3pm at Notre Dame High School $300 For more information contact … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Gaelic Football & Hurling Club
Trivia Night
Join us on 05.03.2024 for another fun filled night of trivia. Oh and don’t forget to wear some BLUE. Trivia Night takes place on the first Friday of the month – and hands down one of the highlights of the GAC’s monthly activities so don’t miss out – you could win some cool stuff!