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Irish Cultural Celebrations in Albany, NY

Participate in Irish Cultural Celebrations in Albany, NY supporting important causes and bringing your community together. These events celebrate cultural heritage while raising awareness and funds for organizations serving the Irish community.
IAHM 2026 Trad/Folk Performance Series: Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh
IAHM 2026 Trad/Folk Performance Series: Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh
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

Irish American Heritage Museum’s Irish Talent Salon
Irish American Heritage Museum’s Irish Talent Salon
IAHM’s monthly Irish Talent Salon series will showcase local creative work in a warm, welcoming and intimate concert space.

Friday, 01, 18.00 - Friday, 01, 18.15 Albany, NY _$25

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IAHM 2026 Trad/Folk Performance Series: Seán Gavin and Caoimhín Ó Fearghail
IAHM 2026 Trad/Folk Performance Series: Seán Gavin and Caoimhín Ó Fearghail
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

Irish American Heritage Museum’s twice monthly Trad Irish Music Sessions
Irish American Heritage Museum’s twice monthly Trad Irish Music Sessions
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

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IAHM 2026 Trad/Folk Performance Series: Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh
IAHM 2026 Trad/Folk Performance Series: Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh
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!!!

Wednesday, 15, 19.00 - Wednesday, 15, 22.00 Albany, NY 33.42

Irish American Heritage Museum’s Irish Talent Salon
Irish American Heritage Museum’s Irish Talent Salon
IAHM’s monthly Irish Talent Salon series will showcase local creative work in a warm, welcoming and intimate concert space.

Wednesday, 15, 19.00 - Wednesday, 15, 22.00 Albany, NY 0.00

IAHM 2026 Trad/Folk Performance Series: Seán Gavin and Caoimhín Ó Fearghail
IAHM 2026 Trad/Folk Performance Series: Seán Gavin and Caoimhín Ó Fearghail
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!!!

Wednesday, 15, 19.00 - Wednesday, 15, 22.00 Albany, NY 33.42

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