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

 

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

 

Céili with Ceol Agus Craic & Liam Silvkin

CÉILÍ – SUNDAY MARCH 15TH IN THE CAROLAN ROOM WITH CEOL AGUS CRAIC FEATURING LIAM SLIVKIN

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 $15 at the Door
Light refreshments will be served

☘ $15 admission ☘

Irish History | Stair Na Héireann

STAIR NA HÉIREANN | IRISH HISTORY

History of Aran Knitting and Irish Clans | Sunday, October 11 at 2pm

Calling all knitters. Here’s a chance to share your knitting projects. The lecture, presented by Nancy Geary, Executive Director of the New Canaan Museum and Historical Society, will cover the history of Aran knitting and its connection to Irish clans and identity. If you have, or are in the process of knitting, any Aran style projects (or any projects with an Irish/Celtic motif), bring them along and we will put them on display.

Some examples of Aran Stitches:

  • The Cable – an integral part of a fisherman’s life, is a wish for safety and good luck when fishing
  • The Honeycomb – represents work and its sweet reward as a reminder of the hard working honey bee
  • The Diamond – is the universal symbol of wealth and prosperity, truly a girl’s best friend
  • The Zig Zag Stitch – represents the ups and downs of love as well as the twisting cliff paths of the Aran Islands

While most Aran/Celtic patterns are knitted, it would be interesting to have some crochet pieces on display as well.

To help with the placement of the items, let us know prior to October 11 if you would like to display your finished or unfinished projects.

Any questions, please contact us at gaclectures@gmail.com

Tickets for the Lecture:

Sunday, Oxtober 11, 2026 @  2:00 pm
Gaelic American Club
74 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
Tickets – $5.00 (Students with ID $2.00)
Sorry we cannot accept GAC script or credit cards
Register online: gaclectures@gmail.com. Subject: Irish History. Please
provide name, address, phone and email.

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 6-8PM

FIRST FRIDAY TRAD MUSIC SESSION
WITH LORETTA EGAN MURPHY MARCH 6TH 6-8PM

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

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 June 24th 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 5 @ 7:30pm

Join us   for another fun filled night of trivia. Oh and don’t forget to wear Yellow.

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!