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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
FEBRUARY 2 AT 1:30PM IN THE CAROLAN ROOM
Dr. Ian Delahanty discuss “Hibernianism” or “Americanism?” The Irish Origins of Irish-American Anti-Abolitionism.

Drawing from portions of his newly released book ‘Embracing Emancipation: A Transatlantic History of Irish Americans, Slavery, and the American Union, 1840-1865’ Dr. Ian Delahanty offers a novel explanation for Irish-American anti-abolitionism by uncovering the emergence of an Irish critique of abolitionism in Famine-era Ireland.

The Irish critique of abolitionism coalesced around a cadre of nationalists who viewed the transatlantic antislavery movement as neglectful of the welfare of Irish peasants and a distraction from the cause of Irish sovereignty. Amid the Famine migration and simultaneous acceleration of the sectional crisis over slavery, Irish-born newspaper editors, exiled nationalists, and common workers transformed the Irish critique of abolitionism into an Irish-American critique of antislavery writ large.

Dr. Delahanty is an Associate Professor of History Humanities & Social Sciences Department Springfield College.

Tickets $5.00 (Students with ID $2.00) No scrip or credit cards
Register online: gaclectures@gmail.com.
Subject: Irish History. Please provide name, address, phone
Note – time change for this lecture only is 1:30 p.m.

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

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 and Ireland. In their younger years, Loretta and her sister, Monica, played the once-bustling Catskills circuit. Loretta is a GAC member and a key member of the Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society.

 

 

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 OGHAM and the Daltaí book shop.
Meet new friends. Meet old friends. Have fun, learn Irish!

$50 for the day, $25 for students presenting an ID
Bigi linn! Contact: Caít Thopsey at kthopsey01@gmail.com

REGISTER HERE

GAC Blood Drive

The GAC Blood Drive is December 11th h 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

DECEMBER’S TRIVIA NIGHT WILL START AT 7PM

Join us on 12.06.2024 AT 7PM  for another fun filled night of trivia. Oh and don’t forget to wear  GREEN & RED

 

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!