July 4 BBQ
Celebrate Independence Day at the GAC! Enjoy the GAC BBQ (7/4) and Fireworks (7/6) On July 4th The GAC will serve up a tasty BBQ from 12-2 with music by Mostly Green from 12-3PM. Continue the Celebration on Saturday! The town of Fairfield fireworks are scheduled for July 6th about 9:15 – So come to the club … Continue reading July 4 BBQ
The Thrill of the Grill
The Monday Night BBQ Crew is making an encore appearance this summer. They’ll be sparking up the grill on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Just like the Monday Night football BBQ’s there will be a charge for the burgers, dogs and what ever else comes off the grill. Participants are encouraged to … Continue reading The Thrill of the Grill
Father’s Day Irish Festival at the GAC sponsored by Féile, Inc.
The Father’s Day Irish Festival at the GAC sponsored by Féile, Inc. Sunday June 16th from 12-7pm As in the past, this Festival will feature the ‘Irish Experience’ with plenty of Irish Music, Dancers, Pipers, Games, Food, Cultural Exhibits & Vendors along with the Presentation of Scholarships & Raffle Drawing. Volunteers Needed Volunteers needed for … 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
Joe Gerhard playing in the Pub Friday June 7th from 6-8pm. Joe learned to play traditional music on the fiddle in the early 70s, sitting on the edge of the Irish sessions in Boston, quietly watching and listening. Fiddlers Larry Reynolds, Paddy Cronin, and Roger Burridge were especially welcoming and helpful. Frequent trips to Ireland … 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 06.07.2024 for another fun filled night of trivia. Oh and don’t forget to wear TIE DYE. 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!