Tag: craic

Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society Concerts

Saturday, October 11,  3:30-5:00 pm | Free Workshops With Cillian Vallely and Alan Murray | Sponsored by the Gerry Herman Memorial Fund — Register Here

Cillian Vallely will lead a workshop for melody players interested in exploring tasteful variations in their tunes. Focus will be on tune learning and maintaining drive while introducing subtle variations that add interest and depth.

Alan Murray will lead a workshop for accompanists seeking to enhance their skills in backing tunes appropriately, with emphasis on tunings, rhythms, and the benefits of anticipating the melody.

A recording device is recommended as tunes will be taught by ear. Notation will be provided at the end of class if needed.

 

 

 

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

 

Monday Night Football BBQ

The the Crew is back on September 8th from 6-8pm 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

October 3 — Brian Conway 6-8pm

Brian Conway performs with a skill, grace and force that are steeped in tradition but distinctively his own. Well-known in the Irish/Celtic community, Conway has won numerous All-Ireland fiddling competitions, and has been called one of the best fiddlers of his generation. His fiddle students, including students in the Baltimore-Washington region, have won multiple local, regional, and All-Ireland championships. He is a leading exponent of the tastefully ornamented Sligo fiddling style made famous by the late Michael Coleman. The winner of two All- Ireland junior titles and the All-Ireland senior championship of 1986, Brian’s early studies were with his father, Jim, of Plumbridge County, Tyrone, and with Limerick-born fiddler/teacher Martin Mulvihill. However, it was the legendary fiddler and composer Martin Wynne who taught him the real secrets of the County Sligo style.

 

 

 

Lá Gaeilge Day

Saturday, October 4th, 2025 from 8:30am – 5pm

Lá Gaeilge ~ Irish Language Day: Includes Irish language classes on all levels, cultural workshops, guest speakers, lunch, seisiun, and door prizes. Come meet new friends and old. Have fun and learn Irish!

$50 for the day (student discount available) Eventbrite registration

Contact : Robin Griskus 203 233 4979  or rdgriskus@aol.com.

 

REGISTER HERE

GAC Blood Drive

The GAC Blood Drive is September 26th 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 September 5th  @ 8pm

Join us   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 (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!