There is always something happening 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.

• Friday, May 15th: George Sinkler Band in Fireside Room

• Saturday, May 16th: Pride of Erin Dance Competition and Kelly Street Chorus

• Sunday, May 17th: Meeting Sunday; Opening of the EPIC Exhibit “Ireland & the Making of America”
Irish Ancestry Day: The Irish Contribution to Early America
Join historian and genealogist Lori Murphy for a compelling talk exploring the vital role Irish immigrants played in shaping early American history. From colonial settlements to revolutionary ideals, discover how Irish influence helped lay the foundation of the United States—and what this history means for Irish Americans today.

• Wednesday, May20th: Senior Lunch at noon

• Saturday, May 30th: Mt Airy CDC Tase of Mt Airy Fund raiser

• Friday, June 5th: First Friday, with artst Janet McShain

• Saturday, June 6th: Satharn na nGael – An Immersion Course In The Irish Language.  $45 ($20 for 16 and under) if you register by May 22nd; $50/$25 from May 23rd. Click HERE to register

• Saturday, June 13th: Onóir returns to the Irish Center! Doors open at 6.00 pm; Concert starts at 7.00 pm; $30 in advance, $35 at the door; Click HERE for tickets

• Sunday, June 14th: Meeting Sunday; Irish Ancestry Day: How to Trace Your Irish Roots
Interested in exploring your Irish ancestry but not sure where to begin? Lori Murphy leads an interactive workshop introducing key resources, archives, and tools available for Irish genealogy research. Learn practical strategies for starting—or advancing—your own family history search.

• Wednesday, June 17th: Senior Lunch at noon

• Friday, June 19th: George Sinkler Band in Fireside Room

• Friday, July 3rd: Friday Friday

• Thursday, July 7th: Derry Society Lecture on Maghera, Co Derry and Charles Thomson, signer of Declaration of Independence

• Sunday, July 26th: Irish Center Summer Fundraiser at the Great American Pub in Conshohocken; $45/person, $55/person at the door; Click HERE for tickets

• Friday, September 4th: Friday Friday with artist Elizabeth Cormier

• Sunday, September 13th: Freedom Rhythm Celebration

• Wednesday, September 16th: Senior Lunch at noon

• Friday, October 2nd: First Friday, with artist Susan Stefanski

• Wednesday, October 21st: Senior Lunch at noon

• Friday, October 30th: Nathan Carter returns to the Irish Center! $50/person in advance. Click HERE for tickets; $65/person at the door; $100/person VIP tickets (includes premium seating and Meet & Greet); Click HERE for tickets

• Friday, November 6th: First Friday, with artist Lisa Kelly

• Saturday, November 7th: Annual Mayo Ball

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

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Monthly Events

• 3rd Wednesday: Senior Lunch hosted by the Irish Center
– All are welcome; 12.00 – 2.00 pm
– 2026 Dates: May 20, June 17, (no lunch in July & August), Sept 16, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16

• 3rd Sunday: Society Meetings / Meeting Sunday

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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 Friday: George Sinkler Band
– 6.30 – 9.00 pm: Swing, Blues, Latin and the Great American Song Book

• 3rd Sunday: Philadelphia Ceili Group Meeting

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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.