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IAC News and Calendar

 

Event Reminder.

The Stillson School of Irish Dance presents their End of the Year show called "All Eyes On Us" on  Sunday 6/2 at 2:00 pm at Gorham Middle School (106 Weeks Road, Gorham). 

Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children under 5.

For more information go to the Stillson's School Website, http://www.stillsonirishdance.com

 

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The Seacoast Irish Cultural Association in Dover, NH., is hosting traditional Irish Singer MAI Hernon on Monday June 3, 7PM at Mel Flanagan’s Irish Pub in Rochester. Tickets will be sold at the door for $15.00. 

Mai Hernon is an accomplished traditional singer From County Sligo, recently via Ohio. She brings a unique brand of experience and song interpretation that makes her a stand-out in the field.

 The Seacoast Irish Cultural Association can be accessed on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/50807546738/     Mai Hernon

 

 

St. Patrick's Parade.

A Big Thank You!

   On March 17th 2013, St. Patrick's Day, the Irish-American Club sponsored the St. Patrick's Parade in Portland Maine as part of its celebration of  40 years   fostering and preserving Irish Culture.

The parade was a huge success, and thanks are due not only to the Board of the Club for their diligent work in organizing, but also to our sponsors who make the parade better because of their contributions.

Special thanks to Pat's Pizza, our new heroes who have stepped up to help us and promised more help in the future.

Long-time supporters Bull Feeney's always come through for us as does Rí-Rá.

In the last few years Gritty McDuff's has come on board, and we heartily welcome them.

Please support our sponsors. Tell them you appreciate their association with the Irish American Club.

As always it was a wonderful spectacle, featuring our first responders, the Dunlap and the Claddagh Mhor Pipe bands, and of course the fabulous Stillson Step Dancers.

Local dignitaries including the Mayor of Portland, Michael Francis Patrick Brennan, U.S. Senator Chellie Pingrie, and State Senator Margaret Craven shared the podium with Mary McAleney of the Maine Irish Heritage Center.

Kathy Reilly, President of the Irish American Club welcomed our guests and recognized and thanked the other Irish organizations who turned out to honor our Patron saint. These included the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Portland Hurling Club and Maine State Gaelic Association's Youth Hurling Development Group.

A special thank you was given to Carlene Stillson and her wonderful dancers who support the Club on a regular basis and have done so for years.

Last but not least the flags of all 32 Counties of Ireland fluttered proudly once again in the breeze, indicating our unity and pride.

It was a wonderful family occasion, worthy of the City of Portland and the whole State of Maine.

Join us next year for the parade. Check this site for the correct time and place and plan for a great time!

 After the parade a reception, honoring the Irish American Club's 40 years of service to the Irish community was held at the Maine Irish Heritage Center. Food, drink, music and dance ensued.

 Why not join the Club, or renew your membership? That's the life blood of the Irish American Club and helps support events like the Parade, Ceili Dancing and Irish Language lessons. 

 

Club History

In 1972 the preparations began for the formation of an organization under the direction of Mr. Joe Moran. At that time, Joe and many Irish natives and first and second generation Irish saw a need and acted.

In 1973 the Irish American Club was incorporated with the State of Maine and to this day has brought the Irish of Maine together for music, dance, language, history and many other social events.

Some years ago the Club instituted a St.Patrick's Parade worthy of the City of Portland and for six years the flags of every county in Ireland have been proudly carried in the parade showing our unity and pride.

The parade is held annually in March honoring St. Patrick and the men and women from Ireland who left their homes and traveled to the United States for a better life. They and their descendants have left a rich heritage of which we can all be proud.

Join the Irish American Club. It's your family.

For more information about joining the Club, volunteering or sponsoring the parade, contact club2@irishofmaine.org.

 

Ceili

The Irish American Club is excited and proud to announce the dates for the rest of the Fall-Winter Series of Ceilis at Ri-Ra Irish Pub and Restaurant in Portland Maine.

The IAC will once again present Irish traditional culture at its finest as Morrigan and Bridget Burns lead the Ceili dances, superbly supported by the Portland Ceili Band. Join the enthusiastic dancers of all levels, no partner needed. Come join the fun! Stay for dinner.

The dates are:

Sunday January 13th at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm 

Sunday February 17th at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm 

Sunday March 10th at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm  

Mark your calendar:

Our winter session of ceili classes begins Thursday, January 10th, from 7-9 PM, downstairs at the Maine Irish Heritage Center (enter from the back of the building).  The class will run for six weeks, and the cost is $18 for members, $30 for nonmembers for the entire session (please bring exact change if possible or a check made out to the IAC at the first class).

Irish ceili dancing is a social form of Irish dance, performed in groups ranging from four to sixteen.  We will learn the basic Irish dance skills needed to perform ceili dancing, as well as the movements to dances often performed at Irish American Club-sponsored events. Irish dance is great exercise, so please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers or dance shoes.  No partners or experience required!

 

Irish Language Class

The Irish American Club’s Irish Language class will resume it's classes in mid-February 2013. Stay tuned for details. Beginners and speakers new to our class, are invited to attend the class beginning at 6:30 - 7:15pm, and are welcome to stay for the Advanced Beginners’ class which will run until 9:00 pm.

The class has been running for over three years now and an enthusiastic core group has learned much about the Irish language. We look forward to resuming our studies and moving to the next level. Learning Irish is a labor of love.

We will meet in the Maine Irish Heritage Center at the corner of State and Gray streets in Portland. The series will last for 10 classes. There is parking in the lot behind the Center on Danforth Street or on the street.

Cost for the course is $20 for Irish American Club members and $40 for non-members. We will be using the books "Irish on Your Own" and "Buntus Cainte" among other materials. Everyone is welcome to join.

For information, please contact club2@irishofmaine.org or check out the website http://www.irishofmaine.org

 

 

Upcoming Intermediate /Advanced Ceili Workshop for people with prior ceili experience!

Look out for next event or contact the Burns sisters at the info below.

Please RSVP to BurnsSisters@gmail.com or club2@irishofmaine.org

 

Irish American Club Annual Picnic 

 

 

Irish Language Class for Beginners

 

Are you interested in the Irish language? The Irish American Club will sponsor a beginner's group in 2013. If you are interested in joining a beginners' group, or our on-going intermediate group, call 518-9104 and ask for Brendan; or email the Irish American Club at club2@irishofmaine.org

 

 

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Join us on a regular basis for information on:

Irish Language Classes 

Ceili Dance Classes

Bodhran and Tin Whistle Lessons


For information, please contact Kathy Reilly at 712-5191 (anytime)

or email kthreilly@gmail.com

or club2@irishofmaine.org

 Sunday Ceilis

Join us for our next Ceili  TBA at Ri-Ra. Free and open to the public.  No experience or partner expected.

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For information on all Cultural events, please contact Kathy Reilly 712-5191 (anytime)

or email kthreilly@gmail.com

or club2@irishofmaine.org

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DON'T FORGET!

The Irish American Club is now on the photo-share site Shutterfly
You can watch Club ceilis on YouTube.com
The Irish American Club is now on Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Irish-American-Club-of-Maine/81602031731

and MySpace.com.

Why not connect with us today?

Check out other great resources on our Irish Links page!

 

 

 


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