College Essay Workshop
FREE COLLEGE ESSAY WORKSHOP Free Workshop Sunday, September 8th, 2024 1:00pm to 3:00pm Award-winning, certified educator Elaine McLaughlin Halliday* • GAC-member HS Seniors applying to college this 2024-25 year • Enrollment limited to 25 Gaelic American Club-member • Pre-register with Gaelic American Club educator by emailing ehalliday@yahoo.com Provide parent’s & student’s names; email addresses; name … Continue reading College Essay Workshop
Éilís Kenedy and Peter Blanchette
The Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society concert series returns in September 21 @ 7:30pm with these two very accomplished and acclaimed musicians. Tickets are $22 in advance or $25 cash at the door. Éilís Kennedy is a singer and songwriter steeped in the culture and rich heritage of West Kerry. Her fluent Irish and long … Continue reading Éilís Kenedy and Peter Blanchette
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
Dueling Pianos
Get ready to rock & roll, jam & jive and dance the night away! Saturday September 7th @ 8PM – $25. To reserve tickets contact social@gacemail.org
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
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
Auditions for Clan na Gael Fall Production
The Seafarer by Connor McPherson directed by Erin Williams and produced by Peg O’Leary Clan na Gael is Seeking 5 men ages 30-60s for the production of The Seafarer by Connor McPherson Please prepare a monologue of your choosing or read from sides that will be provided at auditions. Auditions will be held at the … Continue reading Auditions for Clan na Gael Fall Production
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
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
Joe Gerhard playing in the Pub Friday September 6th 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 08.02.2024 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 – and hands down one of the highlights of the GAC’s monthly activities so don’t miss out – you could win some cool stuff!