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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 at arms & director.

Descriptions for Executive Committee:

For your convenience descriptions for all Executive Committee positions can be found below. These were copied from the GAC bylaws Section 5  (pages 5,6,&7) 

For a Printable Copy

Anyone interested please contact a member of the Nominating Committee

Jude Fitzgerald – jfitzgerald740@aol.com
Teri Brown – teribrown@optimum.net
Patrick Bosse – pandcbosse@optonline.net
Christine Pacelli – christine.a.pacelli@gmail.com
Sabrina Bernardi – Stiberi77@gmail.com

 

Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society Concerts

Saturday, April 12, 2025, 7:30 pm | Nathan Gourley and Diarmuid Ó Meachair 
(back by popular demand!)
There will be conversational Irish at 6:30 pm (advance ticket purchase required) Buy Tickets

Nathan Gourley is a guitar and fiddle player from Madison, Wisconsin, where he began playing music at the age of five. While in the Midwest he collaborated with renowned musicians, including Paddy O’Brien and Dáithí Sproule, and developed a distinctive style rooted in a deep appreciation for the tradition. Now based in Boston, Nathan is a sought-after performer and teacher.

Diarmuid Ó Meachair is an accordion player from Cúil Aodha, Co. Cork. He is also an accomplished melodeon player, sean-nós singer, and native Irish speaker. He was awarded the prestigious TG4 Young Musician of the Year award in 2022. Diarmuid is part of the teaching staff at the Department of Music in University College Cork. He is the new Professor of Irish Music in College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts.

For more info on this – show https://www.shamrockirishmusic.org/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 Ticks are $40 in advance

 

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 or dessert to share, it’s a great way to meet your fellow members!

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 Christmas Eve, and Sharky has returned to Dublin to look after his irascible, aging brother who’s recently gone blind. Old drinking buddies, Ivan and Nicky are holed up at the house too, hoping to play some cards. But with the arrival of a stranger from the distant past, the stakes are raised even higher. Sharky may be playing for his very soul.

The cast includes: Patrick Baldwin, Steven Bennett, Jim Foley, Eamon Speer and Byrne White.

Please be advised this play contains strong language

 

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 admission ☘

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 and he humanizes the Irish Canal laborers involved.

Christopher Kervick is an instructor of local history at Mitchell College in New London, Connecticut. He was First Selectman of his hometown of Windsor Locks, Connecticut for three terms. He was also a Connecticut Judge of Probate. He has practiced law for over 36 years. He is a graduate of Fordham University, Catholic University, Columbus School of Law.

As a child he lived just three hundred yards west of the Windsor Locks Canal (originally known as the Enfield Falls Canal). Fourteen years ago, the State of Connecticut hired him to conduct a title search of the entire canal. This project encouraged him to research more about the canal and the four hundred Irish immigrants who built it.

 

GO RAIBH MILE MAITH AGAT

The Fréamh Éireann Genealogy Group would like to thank Féile and the Irish Language Group for their continued sponsorship of our Irish History Lectures.

First Friday Trad Musican

Damien Connolly Leads This month’s First Friday Trad Music Session June 6th from 6-8pm

Originally from Co. Clare, Ireland, and now living in the U.S., Damien began learning the button accordion when he was 11 years old, taught by his father, Martin. He competed in the Fleadhanna (Irish music competitions) throughout his teenage years, taking first place both locally and regionally. At age 16, he took up the fiddle under the tutelage of his step-mother, Maureen Glynn of Brooklyn, New York. In 1997, Damien took first place in both the Under-18 All Ireland accordion and melodeon competition held in Ballina, Co. Mayo. The following year, he recorded three melodeon tracks on his father’s CD titled Back to Brooklyn. In 2000, Damien recorded his first accordion and melodeon CD, Tippin Away, accompanied by guitarist Pete Mancuso of NY. This CD was generously praised by renowned accordion players Joe Burke, Joe Derrane, and Bobby Gardiner. In 2008, Damien released The Irish Accordion Tutor, Vol I, Intermediate—Advanced, which has received recognition for being the finest Irish button accordion tutorial on the market today.

 

 

 

GAC Blood Drive

The GAC Blood Drive is June 25th from 9am – 2pm

Come roll up you sleeves and give a pint!
Did you know one Blood Donation could save up to three lives?!

Anyone wanting to donate should contact the Red Cross first at www.redcrossblood.org.

 

St. Patrick’s Gaelic Football & Hurling Club

ST. PATRICK’S GAELIC FOOTBALL & HURLING CLUB
2025 club events and registrations
Intro to Gaelic Sports for ages 5-8, begins February 22 for 4 weeks on Saturdays at the Fieldhouse. No experience necessary, registration open 2025 Club Membership and registration is open April-Youth Season Matches begin Cul Camp, dates and location TBD.

For more info or to register please visit https://www.stpatricksgfc.org/

 

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 – you could win some cool stuff!