A Networking Social is planned for Wednesday Sept 20th from 5:30-7pm. All members of GAC’s Business & Trade Directory are invited! To place your professional listing in the GAC Business Directory Trades List at www.gaconline.org. send info to communications@gacemail.org. And when you need a business or trade service check the list and support your fellow […]

The Gaelic American Club s 75th Anniversary Celebration will take place the weekend of October 13, 14 and 15, and will kick off with our Membership Meeting 10/13, Showcase GAC’s Clubs & Activities and Special Concert on Saturday ending with Sunday Mass and Breakfast followed by a Céilí on the 15th.

“THE UNIVITED ” BY TIM KELLY, DIRECTED BY PEG O’LEARY Cast: Steven Bennett, Anne Marie Donohue, Jack Frum, Jennifer Healey, Valerie Huegel, Sara Kelly, Noeleen Nelson, Eamon Speer, Marie Stehle, Byrne White and Erin Williams This mysterious ghost story is set in 1936 and takes place in “Cliff End” an old manor house overlooking the […]

31ST LECTURE IN A SERIES ON IRISH HISTORY STAIR NA HÉIREANN “Brexit & the Past and Future of Irish Unification” by Dr. John Tully October 1st at 2:00 pm in the Carolan Room During the preparation for and after the United Kingdom’s official departure from the European Union (Brexit), there has been considerable discussion of […]

Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society and the Gaelic American Club Presents: Rose Conway Flanagan (Fiddle), Kieran Flanagan (Piano), and Eileen Clune Goodman (Flute, Whistle) Saturday October 21st at 7:30pm |  Admission $20  

The First Friday Trad Music Session Features Don Meade who has been a central part of the Irish traditional music scene in New York for over forty years. After relocating from California in 1976, he encountered and spent time with many of the older players including Martin Wynne, Mike Rafferty, Tom Doherty and especially Paddy […]

Sponsored by the Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society and Gaelic-American Club Séagda Coyle ~ Button Accordion Eugene Bender ~ Fiddle | Krista Charles ~ Piano Saturday, September 16 @ 7:30 pm in The Carolan Tickets: $20 donation at the door (doors open to the public 7:00) Visit shamrockirishmusic.org (an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization)

10 Week Beginners Irish Course  beginning Tuesday Sept 12th 6:45 PM . Classes can be taken in person at the Gaelic-American Club in Fairfield and/or via Zoom. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The class will start with three themes: 1) 20 Minutes – Speaking Irish: Taught using the communicative method and based on the European Framework for teaching […]

LÁ GAEILGE: THE ANNUAL DAY OF IRISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE EVENT Saturday, October 7 FROM 8:30AM – 4:30PM One-day Irish language immersion course for all levels of speakers, presented by the GAC Irish Language group and Féile, Inc.   The day features classes taught by Fulbright Scholars, cultural workshops, door prizes, “coffee & tea” all […]

Come on out to the Half-Way to St. Patrick’s Day Party with hors d’oeuvres by The Castle Blackrock, Music by Keltic Kick Featuring Fairfield Gaelic Pipe Band and the Lenihan School of Irish Dance and Celebrate with Jimmy Feeney the 2024 Grand Marshal of the Greater Bridgeport St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, September 17th […]

June 1, 8, 15 & 22 7:30-8pm Now is your chance to learn a cúpla focail in the new Irish language series presented by the GAC Language Group via Zoom. This short and fun series will get you started, so mark your calendars now for June 1, 8, 15, & 22 from 7:30-8 pm. More […]

LETS DANCE! CÉILÍ SUNDAY JULY 23RD FROM 4-7PM IN THE CAROLAN ROOM Whether you come and kick up your heels or just tap to feet to the music of Jeanne Freeman (Fiddle) and John Whelan (Button Accordion) The Céilí sessions at the GAC are always great craic. Admission is $20 at the Door Light refreshments […]

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 […]

Membership Meeting are on summer hiatus so the next meeting is scheduled for Friday September 8th @  8pm  

Card players will be off for the month of May. 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. To […]

Clan na Gael’s Spring Production “The Poets Rebellion”, by Jason Downes and Martin Butler. The play is directed by Eamon Speer and Produced by Peg O’Leary. Performances are Thursday 04/13, Friday 04/14 & Saturday 04/15 at 8pm and Sunday 04/16 Matinee at 2:30pm Featuring: Patrick Baldwin, Steven Bennett, Eileen Fickes, Alison Flannery, Joyce Fox, Peter […]

September 1st  @ 8pm – the color this month is WHTE 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!  

JERRY O’SULLIVAN – FRIDAY JUNE 2ND FROM 6-8PM Jerry O’Sullivan is June’s first Friday Trad Musician and has been widely hailed as America’s premier uilleann piper. His reputation for technical and melodic mastery of the instrument, an Irish bagpipe known for its subtlety and expression, is unsurpassed in the United States, and is demanding considerable […]

30TH LECTURE IN A SERIES ON IRISH HISTORY (STAIR NA HÉIREANN) “MARK TWAIN, T.S. ELIOT, AND IRISH AMERICA” On May 7, 2023, at 2:00 pm in the Carolan Room, Christopher Dowd will be our lecturer Dr. Dowd is Associate Professor and Chair of the English Department at the University of New Haven. His focus is […]

CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY WITH THE ANDY COONEY BAND Sunday May 14 | 2 Seatings 12pm-1:30pm or 2pm-3:30pm Buffet style meal & a complimentary glass of Prosecco for Mom! $35/person, $15/children 12 & under Reservations Required Email tommyflaherty62@gmail.com In your email please specify what seating time and how many in your party – limit 8 to […]