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June 07, 2013 Siobhán Armstrong, Ireland’s foremost historical harpist

Siobhán Armstrong is Ireland’s foremost historical harpist. She founded and chairs the Historical Harp Society of Ireland, an organization, which is spearheading a revival of the playing of Ireland’s historical harp. She play...

Jun 11 - Aug 25 The story of the Irish in the Connecticut Valley

The story of the Irish in the Connecticut Valley is a rich and distinct tale of trial and triumph for one of the many immigrant groups of the area. A new exhibit at the Springfield Museums titled The Irish Legacy: Immigration and Assimilati...

June 15, 2013 Booking Signing - “From The Great Blasket to America”

Join the John Boyle O'Reilly Club & Irish Cultural Center for the North American launch of "From The Great Blasket to America"

 

June 19, 2013 Antiques Appraisal Night

Antiques Appraisal Night - An Irish Cultural Center fundraiser to benefit Irish Studies at Elms College.

Douglas Auctioneers will be providing verbal appraisals. Whether it's a piece of jewelry, an old clock, or that odd "th...

Aug 15-28 14-DAY IRELAND & SCOTLAND HERITAGE TOUR

Join us on a magical 14-day tour through Ireland and Scotland! (Aug 15-28, 2013)

Join the Irish Cultural Center on a “New” one-of-a-kind grand SUMMER tour for a ma...

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As of June 1st,  the Irish Cultural Center is located in the Elms College Alumnae Library, on the second floor (handicapped accessible) due to the renovation of Berchmans Hall.   If you plan on visiting us, please  park behind the library and ask at the front desk for additional directions to our area.  While our location on campus has changed, all of the Center’s contact information;  mailing address, phone number, email, web and Facebook  remains the same.  The only change is our office.  


 

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Antiques Appraisal Night

An Irish Cultural Center fundraiser to benefit Irish Studies at Elms College.

Douglas Auctioneers will be providing verbal appraisals. Whether it's a piece of jewelry, an old clock, or that odd "thing-a-majig" - let Douglas Auctioneers tell you all about it. The cost is $5 for the first item, and $3 for each successive item (limit of 3 items per person please). Come satisfy your curiosity and join in the fun - bring your family and friends!

Wednesday, June 19, 2013
5:00 – 8:00 pm
Mary Dooley Campus Center
Elms College
291 Springfield Street
Chicopee, MA 01013

$5 for the first item • $3 for each additional item
(limit 3 items per person)

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Call 413 265-2537 or email irishcenter@elms.edu to purchase a copy of The Irish Legacy: A History of the Irish in Western Massachusetts. Limited copies available at $39.85.
 
Now is the perfect time to buy this book as a gift for Fathers Day!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 


 


8th "Journey of the Soul" Tour
 
 

14-DAY “SUMMER” TOUR TO IRELAND & SCOTLAND

DINGLE * KILLARNEY * KINSALE * DUBLIN

BELFAST * EDINBURGH * GLASGLOW

(August 15-28, 2013)

 

Please call for availability or to be on a wait list.

For questions, call Kathy Gallivan at (413) 536-9709

Or e-mail kgallivan04@gmail.com

 
 
 

 


             Click here to see our Merchandise for Sale             

 

The Irish Cultural Center is a forum for Irish cultural events such as lectures, musical presentations, films, and exhibits. Ongoing at the center are: Irish Language Study opportunities, Genealogy Support Group, monthly book club discussion, as well as a bimonthly newsletter.

Center Hours:The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM – 4:30 PM and by appointment with volunteers willing and able to answer questions and give a tour. Phone: (413) 265-2537

Location: Elms College Alumnae Library, on the second floor (handicapped accessible), 291 Springfield St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Click here for directions.

Members: The Irish Cultural Center invites interested people to join our organization and become a "cara" (friend.) This organization and its membership (Cairde) are devoted to "keeping the Irish arts alive." The organization is interested in preserving, sharing, and promoting the great heritage of the Irish people, so that future generations of Irish and Irish Americans will have the opportunity to appreciate their rich legacy.

 

 



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