Ugly Sweater Contest & Christmas Caroling 12/18 @ 7pm
St. Patrick’s Gaelic Football & Hurling Club Annual Dinner Dance
Saturday December 7th at the GAC Doors open 6:30pm | Tickets, $125. Per person Dinner by O’Neill’s and Music by McLean Avenue Band Please visit stpatricksgfc.org for more information on tickets and journal ads.
Executive Committee Elections
The GAC Executive Committee Election Results 2025 Executive Committee President – Tom Harding I have previously served on the GAC Executive Committee as Treasurer and Financial Secretary. As Treasurer, I was a member of the financial team that improved the accounting and budgeting process that enabled the club to be more financially stable. … Continue reading Executive Committee Elections
Hanging of the Jerseys
Sunday November 10th from 4-7pm. Join in the revelry and fun of this fine tradition celebrating All-Ireland Hurling Champs Clare, All-Ireland Football Champs Armagh and St. Patrick’s Hurling & Football Club. Music by Camac and plenty of food & craic for all so come early to get your seats. Mícheál Hallissey 646-866-3357.
Trad for Trócaire
Trad for Trócaire Sunday November 10th 2-4pm Fairfield Prep’s Irish Club will host its annual Irish music-and-entertainment fundraiser for Trócaire. Trócaire, which means compassion in Gaelic, is Ireland’s largest international charitable-aid organization. The event, which will include Irish music from ‘Ceol Agus Craic’, dance and poetry readings, will take place at Fairfield’s Gaelic American Club … Continue reading Trad for Trócaire
Family Meet & Greet
Sunday November 3 from 2-5pm in the Carolan Room A welcoming afternoon designed specifically for parents and young children to meet and discuss their thoughts, opinions and suggestions on how to make the club more enjoyable for all members … young and old. There’ll be children’s activities so they’ll have a good time … Continue reading Family Meet & Greet
Celtic Christmas Fair
Saturday December 7th 9-3pm Featuring Irish vendors and unique crafters’ Photos taken with Santa by the GAC Stone Hearth Special Lunch Menu served by The Lenihan School of Dance (who will certainly do a step or two) Proceeds from lunch to benefit The Lenihan Dancers’ Fund. There’s something special for everyone!
Shannon Heaton
Saturday, October 12, 3:00 pm ~ Shannon Heaton The Art of Irish Music: Trad Tunes and the Stories Behind Them This is a free event — Register Here Boston-based Shannon Heaton sings and plays tunes on the Irish flute. For this special presentation, she’ll share some of her favorites and give an insider tour of … Continue reading Shannon Heaton
Executive Committee Nominations
Nominations are now being excepted for GAC’s Executive Committee. Here’s your opportunity to get involved and really understand what goes into making our club special. Please contact anyone on the nominating committee if you have an interest in running for office. All positions are open for election: president, VP, treasurer, financial secretary, recording secretary, sergeant … Continue reading Executive Committee Nominations
Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society Concerts
THE PRIDE OF NEW YORK Saturday, November 16, 7:30 pm ~ The Pride of New York ~ Featuring Joanie Madden, Billy McComiskey, Brian Conway, and Brendan Dolan (Annual Gregg and Clare Burnett memorial concert) Buy Tickets The Irish-American super group The Pride of New York comprises some of the best-known players on this side … Continue reading Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society Concerts
Dancing with the GAC Stars
ANNOUNCING THE GAC STARS Charlie Adcock | Sarah Baldwin | Kaitlin Cullen Terri Fitzpatrick | Kelly Karazulas Sara Kelly | Cosbie Marable Will take the dance floor on Saturday September 28th! for more information contact social@gacemail.org
Seán Keane Concert
Special Performance Thursday September 19th @7:30 Seán Keane from County Galway is described as the greatest musical find of the 90’s. Traditional Irish, folk and even country and blues songs all lend themselves to his unique style and unforgettable voice. Get your tickets for Seán Keane’s Concert on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sean-keane-live-in-concert-tickets-920347011687 Or contact Noreen Forde 203-273-0483 … Continue reading Seán Keane Concert
The Thrill of the Grill
The the Crew is back on September 9th from 5:30-8pm to kick of Monday Night Football and will keep the grill fired up as long as the weather permits! There will be a charge for the burgers, dogs and what ever else comes off the grill. Participants are asked to bring an appetizer, side dish … Continue reading The Thrill of the Grill
Clan na Gael’s Fall Production
‘The Seafarer’ by Connor McPherson Directed by Erin Williams and Produced by Peg O’Leary November 21, 22 and 23 at 8 pm, November 24 at 2:30 Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by calling 203-377-1070 or emailing playresvcng@gmail.com The Seafarer is a chilling play about the sea, Ireland, and the power of myth. It’s … Continue reading Clan na Gael’s Fall Production
Halloween Céili
CÉILÍ – SUNDAY OCTOBER 27 @4PM IN THE CAROLAN ROOM. Whether you come and kick up your heels or just tap to feet to the music it’s a great way to spend your Sunday afternoon! Admission is $20 at the Door Light refreshments will be served For information contact Donna Lapolt at donna@lapolt.net ☘ $20 … Continue reading Halloween Céili
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
On October 13 @ 2pm we’ll welcome back CJ May who will present The Irish Tales of Ancient Halloween He’ll share some of the oldest Halloween tales in the world, bringing back from the past those Irish stories told at the beginning of the ancient Celtic holiday of Samhain. Leave the kids at home, you … Continue reading Irish History | Stair Na Héireann
First Friday Trad Musican
December 6 ~ Loretta Egan Murphy – Celtic Christmas Session Loretta is a gifted button accordion and concertina player. She is the winner of numerous national awards and has taught Irish music to hundreds of students in New York and Connecticut. Her CD, Beyond the Watery Lane, received critical acclaim in both the United States … Continue reading First Friday Trad Musican
Lá Gaeilge Day
LÁ GAEILGE: THE ANNUAL DAY OF IRISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE EVENT Saturday, October 5 FROM 8am – 5pm Irish Language Day Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 8am – 5pm Includes Irish language classes on all levels taught by Fulbright students from Ireland, cultural workshops, guest speakers, lunch, seisiun, and door prizes. Browse through the Siopa … Continue reading Lá Gaeilge Day