Irish History | Stair Na Héireann
STAIR NA HÉIREANN | IRISH HISTORY OCT 12TH 2PM IN THE CAROLAN ROOM We will be welcoming Christopher Kervick who will be discussing his 20 years of research and his resulting book entitled: “The Windsor Locks Canal: Yankee Enterprise & Irish Muscle” Mr. Kervick tells the story of the Windsor Locks Canal in great detail … Continue reading Irish History | Stair Na Héireann
25 Card Game
JOIN US – SUNDAY APRIL 27 AROUND NOON (IRISH TIME). How 25 is played: The game of 25 can be played with any number of players, preferably from 5 to 10, not to exceed 10 players. The object of the game is to see who gets 25 first. Each trick is considered 5 points. … Continue reading 25 Card Game
Trivia Night
TRIVIA NIGHT is June 6th @ 8pm Join us for another fun filled night of trivia. Oh and don’t forget to wear WHITE Trivia Night takes place on the first Friday of the month (September – June) and hands down one of the highlights of the GAC’s monthly activities so don’t miss out – … Continue reading Trivia Night
Clan na Gael News
Catch up on all Clan na Gael Players Events and maybe even come play with us! History The Clan na Gael Players had a humble beginning in 1987. Cardboard sets, lights in tin cans, folks dragged in from the bar to play a part! Ahh, but the audience enthusiasm towards this raggle-taggle group—that’s what … Continue reading Clan na Gael News
Fairfield Gaelic Pipe Band
The group practices Mondays at 6:30pm in the Carolan Room of the GAC. Lessons also available for all ages and ability levels. For more information, please call Fairfield Gaelic Pipe Band (475)329-0202 or visit fairfieldgaelicpipeband.org.
Family Fun Night
Friday JUNE 27th from 6-9pm with a $7 kids only buffet Family Fun Night Family Fun Night is an opportunity for our young families to come down to the club and have some fun and a meal together. Family Fun Night takes place the last Friday of the month from 6-9pm. (except for February) Joe … Continue reading Family Fun Night
Irish Genealogy ~ Fréamh Éireann
Irish Genealogy ~ Fréamh Éireann: Interested in researching your Irish Ancestry? Join us! The second Saturday of each month at 10:30am in the O’Keefe Room. If you have time afterwards, stay for lunch in the pub. Meeting Details: Fréamh Éireann meets in the O’Keefe Room on the second Saturday of each month at 10:30 AM. We … Continue reading Irish Genealogy ~ Fréamh Éireann
GAA Games from Ireland
GAA at the gac Gaelic Football Gaelic Football can be described as a mixture of soccer and rugby, although it predates both of those games. It is a field game which has developed as a distinct game similar to the progression of Australian Rules. Indeed it is thought that Australian Rules evolved from Gaelic … Continue reading GAA Games from Ireland
Irish Dance
The Lenihan School of Irish Dance teaches at the GAC and several other convenient locations and offer instructions for all levels of Irish dance. If you’ve been to any of the festivities at the GAC that include dancers, you would have seen the Lenihan Dancers performing. Classes Begin on Monday September 13th! Contact: lenihanschool@hotmail.com Website: … Continue reading Irish Dance
Irish Language ~ Foghlaim Gaeilge
The club generally has multiple Irish Language classes at various levels during the school year. If you have some Irish Language knowledge already, you may be able to join one of them. New classes for absolute Irish Language beginners only start every two to three years. We’re happy to take your name and notify you … Continue reading Irish Language ~ Foghlaim Gaeilge
Irish Literature Group
Irish Literature Group The Group meets on Thursday, June 19th, at 7 pm. We will be discussing “The Ghosts of Rome” by Joseph O’Connor. This is the second book in a trilogy on the Vatican Escape Line. All are welcome. We meet at 7pm on Thursday January 16th we’ll be discussing A Musical Memoir … Continue reading Irish Literature Group
Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society (STIMS)
Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society (STIMS), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional Irish music and culture. STIMS’s all-volunteer performance group The Shamrogues play traditional Irish reels, jigs, hornpipes, and airs on a variety of traditional and modern instruments and song, The meet on Wednesday for Trad Music Seisiún (7-9pm) and … Continue reading Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society (STIMS)
Seniors Activities
Senior Lunch ~ Thursday June 26th @ Noon Please make reservations by Sunday 6/22 by calling Kathleen Blackall at 203-814-2263. Lunch price is $9 for members and for non-members $11. Senior Lunch is generally the last Thursday, of the month at 12 noon. (September – June). But Please do call for reservations by the Sunday prior … Continue reading Seniors Activities
Set Dancing
Set dancing HAPPENS eVERY tHURSDAY @ 7PM Have you ever sat and watched a group on Set Dancers circling around and round. They all seem like they are having a grand old time. Then why not join them. Well here’s your chance…Lace up your dance shoes because Set dancing resumes on Thursday Sept. 16th at … Continue reading Set Dancing
Trad Music Session
Enjoy live trad music led by the Shamrogues on Wednesdays from 7-9pm. All musicians are welcomed to sit in on the session. So dust off those instruments, warm up your voice and get energized with Traditional Irish Music.
St. Patrick’s Hurling & Football Club
St. Patrick’s GFC is the fastest growing Gaelic football club in the tri-state area. The club, headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut, was created in 2003 to provide training, instruction, and athletic competition in Ireland’s favorite sport, Gaelic football. Prior to the Club’s inception, children and adults interested in learning or competing in Gaelic football had to … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Hurling & Football Club