Céad Míle Fáilte

A lot of us claim Irish heritage, but even if you don’t, the Commodore Barry Arts and Cultural Center opens its arms to you. Let us share our vibrant culture and take advantage of our many facilities—including our spacious and elegant ballroom. And join in the exciting activities sponsored by the many groups and organizations that make the Center their home. 

No matter who you are, no matter where your people hail from, as they say in the Irish language: Céad míle fáilte—a hundred thousand welcomes.

2023 President’s Letter: Please take a moment to read our annual communication from the Irish Center’s board president, Sean McMenamin.

Media Coverage: How Philadelphia’s Irish Community Came Together to Save the Irish Center

2024 St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Congratulations to our own, Tommy Farrelly, who will be the 2024 Grand Marshal!

UPCOMING EVENTS

There is always something happening here at the Irish Center! Continue scrolling for information about upcoming Irish Center-hosted events, events sponsored by various organizations, and a selection of Philadelphia Ceili Group events. To view the Ceili Group’s full calendar, please click HERE.

• April: Featured Artists Aston Mills – “Ireland: The Place, The Impression, The Imaginary” 4 Artists, 4 Views of the Emerald Isle. 

• Thursday, April 18th: St. Patrick’s Day Parade Association Awards Dinner – click HERE for details.

• Saturday, April 20th: 32 County Gala – a special celebration of Irish Philadelphia returns to the Irish Center! Click HERE for more information

• Thursday, April 25th: Heart of Camden at Chestnut Hill, honoring Monsignor Doyle

• Wednesday, June 12th: Sina Theil in Concert; 7.30 pm; $25 in advance (click HERE to purchase now), $30 at the door. MUST HEAR: Sina’s rendition of “Caledonia” and “Grace”

• Rescheduled date to be announced: Self-Defense Class 

***IMPORTANT: Refunds will not be distributed unless the Irish Center must cancel the event***

Monthly Events

• 3rd Wednesday: Senior Lunch hosted by the Irish Center
– All are welcome; 12.00 – 2.00 pm
– 2024 Dates: Apr 17; May 15; Jun 19; Jul 17; Aug 21; Sept 18; Oct 16; Nov 20; Dec 18

• 3rd Sunday: Society Meetings

Events Co-Sponsored by the Philadelphia Ceili Group & the Irish Center:

• 1st Friday: Traditional Irish Music Session with Ceili Dance Instruction

– FREE, All are welcome; Starting at 8 pm; Sponsored by Hollis Payer & Philadelphia Ceili Group
– One hour of Ceili Dance instruction with Bobby Graham (FREE); 8 – 9 pm

• 2nd Thursday: Singers’ Session

– All songs welcome; 7.30 pm; Free

• 2nd Friday: Set Dancing

– Hosted in the Fireside Room

• 2nd Sunday: Traditional Irish Music Session

– Sponsored by Next Generation

• 2nd Sunday: Ceili Og, for the young and young at heart

– 3 – 5 pm; Free (please note, Ceili Og will not be held in July, August or September)

• 3rd Sunday: Philadelphia Ceili Group Meeting

Weekly Events

• Tuesdays:

-Set Dancing (Fireside Room)
-Emerald Pipers (Ballroom)
-Fiddle Lessons (Dining Room)

• Thursdays: Jazz Night

Join us on Thursdays from 6.00 – 11.00 pm for live jazz in the Fireside Room;  Pizza and bar menu are available.

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