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During this two-week program, children will explore Irish roots and heritage through arts and crafts, creative drama, dance, and song.
New York Irish Center’s Annual Summer celebration: youth, Irish roots, culture, heritage, and arts. Through workshops in drama, music, arts and crafts, and dance, we explore the oldest of Irish legends and folklore.
Dates: July 14th - 25th
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day
Group 1: 5-8 yrs
Group 2: 9-12 yrs
Monday, 13, 10.00 -
Friday, 24, 16.00
Long Island City,
NY
_$25
DIRECT FROM OFF-BROADWAY TO ONEONTA - A TASTE OF IRELAND: 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR!
Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation.
A Taste of Ireland: The Irish Music & Dance Sensation is a live Irish dance theatre show bringing the heart, humour and spirit of Ireland to stages across the USA and Canada in 2026. For the first time ever, the tour crosses into Canada - making this the most ambitious North American season in the show's history.
Performed by World Irish Dance Champions, this is a high-energy, emotionally rich live experience that has entertained audiences across four continents and left them on their feet every night.
Watch elite performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, live jaw-dropping acapella tap battles and heartwarming storytelling - all woven into the story of Ireland's tumultuous history, delivered with a generous helping of Irish wit. With 100% live singing and dancing and sweeping theatrical staging, A Taste of Ireland bridges traditional Irish culture and contemporary theatre in a way that stays with you long after the curtain falls.
Created and produced by the team behind the acclaimed West End production ÉIREANN at Sadler's Wells, London - this is world-class Irish dance theatre, now on your doorstep.
Tuesday, 23, 19.30 -
Tuesday, 23, 21.30
Oneonta,
NY
_$25
Breathtaking duo with total virtuosity blends traditional Irish music, hot jazz, bluegrass and baroque, and on the guitar and harp.
The Irish American Heritage Museum proudly welcomes back Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman to IAHM's Flanagan Theater, for the Museum's May installment of the 2026 Trad/Folk Performance Series concert.
Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman
The “celebrated partnership” of a “brilliant English master of the acoustic guitar” (The Daily Telegraph) with “the doyenne of Irish harpers” (Scotland on Sunday) has presented its unique musical vision in twenty-four countries on five continents to venues ranging from the tiniest of village halls to palaces in Kyoto and Istanbul, London’s Barbican, Cologne's Philharmonie, and Town Halls from Sydney to Seattle.
Chris Newman has toured and recorded with many luminaries of the folk and jazz worlds, among them Boys of the Lough, Aly Bain and Stéphane Grappelli, and Máire Ní Chathasaigh - "an absolute legend" (The Irish Echo) - is a recipient of Irish music’s most prestigious award, Musician of the Year (Gradam Ceoil TG4).
Expect a breathtaking blend of traditional Irish music, hot jazz, bluegrass and baroque, striking new compositions, and pieces from Chris’ groundbreaking solo album Breaking Bach.
"Dazzling ... utterly breathtaking ... a triumph.” Folk Wales
“A colossal achievement.” RnR Magazine, The Scotsman
“Máire is an absolute legend... a game-changer in the world of harp-music… truly ground-breaking.” The Irish Echo
“Blazing guitar and dancing harp.” Dirty Linen (USA)
“Magnificent … outstanding.” Scotland on Sunday
“Brilliant, innovative harping and guitar-playing of astonishing virtuosity and versatility.” Songlines
“Fire and brilliance.” The Irish Times
“This virtuoso guitar/harp duo test the limits of Irish music with touches of calypso, bluegrass and 40s-style swing. Newman’s hot guitar licks and Ní Chathasaigh’s bell-toned harp are delights … ” Sing Out (USA)
“An eclecticism and spirit of adventure that is quite thrilling.” The Times
“This celebrated duo took the place by storm. Stately Carolan tunes, jazzy Django-ish numbers, dazzling Doc Watson style flat picking fliers, driving Irish dance tunes - this pair can nonchalantly do the lot. Guitar players applauded and went sadly home to burn their instruments!” The Belfast Telegraph
“Dazzling virtuosity.” The Daily Telegraph
IAHM is just thrilled to welcome Máire and Chris back. Please: bring your family and join us for this festive, Irish evening. The songs and tunes will be mighty, and will move you.
IAHM is grateful to sponsors of this event: Metroland Now, Common Roots Brewing Company, ParkAlbany and the Flanagan family.
Show your ticket the day of the show at Common Roots Brewing Company and get the Common Roots’ special “IAHM Buy One / Get One” beverage deal!!!
Saturday, 02, 19.00 -
Saturday, 02, 21.00
Albany,
NY
_$25
Seán Gavin and Caoimhin O'Fearghail, master pipers, master musicians, a powerful duo.
Join us this April 21, 2026, for Seán Gavin and Caoimhín Ó Fearghail - at the Irish American Heritage Museum's Flanagan Theater (Albany's most intimate venue).
Seán Gavin, is one of the most highly regarded Irish musicians of his generation. Master uilleann piper and flute player, he is the first and only musician born outside Ireland to win the prestigious Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal. His latest recording, The Boys of 25, with accordion maestro Colm Gannon “is a superb bit of pure drop music that stands tall on strength of Gavin and Gannon’s musicianship. There are no frills here, just straight traditional music played with extreme class. “ – Daniel Neely/ Irish Echo
He has toured with the groups Bua and Téada, both have gleaned top praise from Irish music critics. Seán was Musical Director for the PBS program “I Am Ireland", and for the long running Atlantic Steps. He has lectured on traditional music at the University of Chicago, St. Andrew's in Scotland, and many other locations. Seán is now back in his native Detroit where he continues to play, teach, and promote traditional Irish music. His latest project is the Irish Music Institute, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that encourages people of all ages to explore the ancestral music and song of Ireland. IMI connects a broad network of players, learners, and enthusiasts worldwide.
Caoimhín Ó Fearghail (Kwee-veen) comes from An Rinn in the Waterford Gaeltacht. He received the TG4 Young Musician of the Year award and was chosen as Best Folk Instrumentalist at the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards. His music is greatly influenced by that region as well as diverse players throughout Ireland. With a start on the tin-whistle at the age of eight, he has since mastered uilleann pipes, flute, guitar, and bouzouki, as well as being an accomplished singer and Irish speaker. A frequent teacher and performer, Caoimhín has taught pipes and performed at many piping events, including Scoil SamhraidhWillie Clancy, the William Kennedy Piping Festival in Armagh, and the Northeast Tionól in the US. He has many albums to his credit, and has toured worldwide with Caladh Nua, Danú, and others.
IAHM is grateful to sponsors of this event: Metroland Now, Common Roots Brewing Company, ParkAlbany, and Michael Flanagan Irish Music Heritage, Inc.
Show your ticket the day of the show at Common Roots Brewing Company and get the Common Roots’ special “IAHM Buy One / Get One” beverage deal!!!
Tuesday, 21, 19.00 -
Tuesday, 21, 21.00
Albany,
NY
_$25
Experience IAHM’s twice-monthly series of live traditional Irish music sessions. Spirited tunes, expertly played! First/Third Wednesdays!
Enjoy the pub-like atmosphere in the Irish American Heritage Museum's beautiful space! These twice-monthly sessions will feature the best of Irish and Irish-American music performers from the Capital Region and beyond. No admission fee, although donations are welcomed at the door. Refreshments are served; feel free to bring your own snacks, beverages and friends!
RSVP on Eventbrite for special beverage offer (see below). If you don't RSVP, thats totally OK - door is open to all to enjoy.
Special thanks to this event's sponsors, The Albany Parking Authority and Common Roots Brewing Company. SHOW EVENTBRIGHT RSVP TICKET DAY OF THE EVENT AND GET COMMON ROOTS BREWING COMPANY'S SPECIAL IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM "BOGO" DISCOUNT!
HUP!!!
Wednesday, 15, 19.00 -
Wednesday, 15, 22.00
Albany,
NY
_$25
A lively blend of Irish trad music with Albanian music.
With Taulant Mehmeti, Nezih Antakli, Tom Fitzgerald, Dylan James, Colin Harte
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Supported by The Irish Institute of New York.
Thursday, 11, 19.00 -
Thursday, 11, 21.00
Long Island City,
NY
_$25
During this two-week program, children will explore Irish roots and heritage through arts and crafts, creative drama, dance, and song.
New York Irish Center’s Annual Summer celebration: youth, Irish roots, culture, heritage, and arts. Through workshops in drama, music, arts and crafts, and dance, we explore the oldest of Irish legends and folklore.
Dates: July 14th - 25th
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day
Group 1: 5-8 yrs
Group 2: 9-12 yrs
Thursday, 11, 19.00 - Thursday, 11, 21.00
Long Island City, NY
535.38
DIRECT FROM OFF-BROADWAY TO ONEONTA - A TASTE OF IRELAND: 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR!
Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation.
A Taste of Ireland: The Irish Music & Dance Sensation is a live Irish dance theatre show bringing the heart, humour and spirit of Ireland to stages across the USA and Canada in 2026. For the first time ever, the tour crosses into Canada - making this the most ambitious North American season in the show's history.
Performed by World Irish Dance Champions, this is a high-energy, emotionally rich live experience that has entertained audiences across four continents and left them on their feet every night.
Watch elite performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, live jaw-dropping acapella tap battles and heartwarming storytelling - all woven into the story of Ireland's tumultuous history, delivered with a generous helping of Irish wit. With 100% live singing and dancing and sweeping theatrical staging, A Taste of Ireland bridges traditional Irish culture and contemporary theatre in a way that stays with you long after the curtain falls.
Created and produced by the team behind the acclaimed West End production ÉIREANN at Sadler's Wells, London - this is world-class Irish dance theatre, now on your doorstep.
Thursday, 11, 19.00 - Thursday, 11, 21.00
Oneonta, NY
69.10
Breathtaking duo with total virtuosity blends traditional Irish music, hot jazz, bluegrass and baroque, and on the guitar and harp.
The Irish American Heritage Museum proudly welcomes back Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman to IAHM's Flanagan Theater, for the Museum's May installment of the 2026 Trad/Folk Performance Series concert.
Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman
The “celebrated partnership” of a “brilliant English master of the acoustic guitar” (The Daily Telegraph) with “the doyenne of Irish harpers” (Scotland on Sunday) has presented its unique musical vision in twenty-four countries on five continents to venues ranging from the tiniest of village halls to palaces in Kyoto and Istanbul, London’s Barbican, Cologne's Philharmonie, and Town Halls from Sydney to Seattle.
Chris Newman has toured and recorded with many luminaries of the folk and jazz worlds, among them Boys of the Lough, Aly Bain and Stéphane Grappelli, and Máire Ní Chathasaigh - "an absolute legend" (The Irish Echo) - is a recipient of Irish music’s most prestigious award, Musician of the Year (Gradam Ceoil TG4).
Expect a breathtaking blend of traditional Irish music, hot jazz, bluegrass and baroque, striking new compositions, and pieces from Chris’ groundbreaking solo album Breaking Bach.
"Dazzling ... utterly breathtaking ... a triumph.” Folk Wales
“A colossal achievement.” RnR Magazine, The Scotsman
“Máire is an absolute legend... a game-changer in the world of harp-music… truly ground-breaking.” The Irish Echo
“Blazing guitar and dancing harp.” Dirty Linen (USA)
“Magnificent … outstanding.” Scotland on Sunday
“Brilliant, innovative harping and guitar-playing of astonishing virtuosity and versatility.” Songlines
“Fire and brilliance.” The Irish Times
“This virtuoso guitar/harp duo test the limits of Irish music with touches of calypso, bluegrass and 40s-style swing. Newman’s hot guitar licks and Ní Chathasaigh’s bell-toned harp are delights … ” Sing Out (USA)
“An eclecticism and spirit of adventure that is quite thrilling.” The Times
“This celebrated duo took the place by storm. Stately Carolan tunes, jazzy Django-ish numbers, dazzling Doc Watson style flat picking fliers, driving Irish dance tunes - this pair can nonchalantly do the lot. Guitar players applauded and went sadly home to burn their instruments!” The Belfast Telegraph
“Dazzling virtuosity.” The Daily Telegraph
IAHM is just thrilled to welcome Máire and Chris back. Please: bring your family and join us for this festive, Irish evening. The songs and tunes will be mighty, and will move you.
IAHM is grateful to sponsors of this event: Metroland Now, Common Roots Brewing Company, ParkAlbany and the Flanagan family.
Show your ticket the day of the show at Common Roots Brewing Company and get the Common Roots’ special “IAHM Buy One / Get One” beverage deal!!!
Thursday, 11, 19.00 - Thursday, 11, 21.00
Albany, NY
33.42
The CUNY Irish Law Students Association represents a student-led community within the City University of New York School of Law, located in Long Island City, NY, bringing together law students united by shared cultural interests and commitment to legal education. This organization is part of CUNY Law's diverse ecosystem of student groups that reflect the school's foundational mission to make legal education more affordable and accessible while training lawyers dedicated to using the law as a tool for social good.
Since its establishment as part of CUNY Law in 1983, the institution has been committed to social and economic mobility and expanding access to justice. The CUNY Irish Law Students Association embodies these values by creating spaces where students can explore their heritage, build meaningful relationships, and engage in substantive discussions about law, culture, and community. The organization operates within a school community that explicitly values equity, inclusivity, and the pursuit of justice while addressing overlapping and intersecting injustices.
Based in Long Island City, the association benefits from CUNY Law's location in Queens—a borough celebrated for its incredible diversity that mirrors the school's commitment to diversity of experience, background, perspective, and thought. This diverse environment generates valuable learning opportunities while studying law and preparing for careers in public interest work. The CUNY Irish Law Students Association provides a welcoming community for students who want to connect with classmates, explore shared interests, and contribute to the school's vibrant student life.
Through student-organized events, networking, and community building, the association strengthens the bonds among law students while contributing to CUNY Law's broader mission of developing attorneys committed to social justice and community service.
The Irish Law Students Association is a student organization at Brooklyn Law School located in Brooklyn, NY, dedicated to building community among law students with interests in Irish law and international legal studies. This organization reflects Brooklyn Law School's long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion since its founding in 1901, welcoming students from varied backgrounds and perspectives to engage in meaningful dialogue about law and culture.
Based in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, the association is part of a law school that has empowered lawyers for over a century through innovative programs and exceptional faculty mentorship. Brooklyn Law School's outstanding and diverse student body comes from 42 states and seven countries, creating a vibrant international community where students can explore different legal traditions and perspectives. The organization provides a welcoming space for students to connect with classmates who share their passion for Irish law while building lasting professional relationships.
Members of the Irish Law Students Association benefit from Brooklyn Law School's commitment to access, inclusion, and excellence. The law school's extensive alumni network of more than 24,000 graduates spans the United States, four U.S. territories, and 50 countries, offering students invaluable connections for their future careers. Through this organization, students at Brooklyn Law School in Brooklyn, NY gain opportunities to engage with peers, participate in cultural and educational events, and develop a deeper appreciation for Irish legal traditions within the context of international law.
The association embodies the values of community, collaboration, and intellectual curiosity that define the Brooklyn Law School experience. Whether students are exploring career paths in international law or simply seeking to connect with others who share their interests, the Irish Law Students Association provides a supportive and inclusive environment where meaningful relationships flourish.
Founded as part of Fordham School of Law's commitment to building diverse and inclusive student communities, the Irish Law Students Association represents the Law School's values of intellectual curiosity and cultural engagement. Located in New York, NY, this student organization embodies Fordham Law's historic mission of serving diverse populations and creating spaces where all students feel welcomed and valued.
Fordham Law has long distinguished itself through its dedication to public service and social responsibility, principles reflected in the school's founding in 1905 and its enduring motto, "In the Service of Others." The Irish Law Students Association carries forward this legacy by fostering meaningful connections among students who share Irish heritage or cultural interests, regardless of their personal background. The organization recognizes that cultural identity and community belong at the heart of legal education.
ILSA creates opportunities for Fordham Law students to engage with Irish cultural traditions and contemporary Irish affairs while building lasting relationships with peers. Through regular communication and community events, the association connects members with the rich cultural landscape of New York City's Irish community and keeps them informed about developments in Ireland and the global Irish diaspora. This approach strengthens students' sense of belonging within the Law School community while deepening their understanding of cultural and global perspectives.
The organization's student-led structure, guided by faculty advisors, reflects Fordham Law's commitment to student empowerment and leadership development. By providing platforms for cultural expression and community engagement, ILSA demonstrates how law schools can support the whole student experience—fostering not just legal expertise but also personal growth, cultural pride, and meaningful connections. In New York, NY, where diverse communities converge, the Irish Law Students Association plays an important role in celebrating heritage and building bridges across the student body.
