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Sep 4, 2010 - Sep 14, 2010 10TH ANNIVERSARY 11-DAY TOUR TO IRELAND

SEPTEMBER 4-14, 2010

JOURNEY OF THE SOUL – EAST & WEST COASTS & NORTHERN IRELAND TOUR
 
Enjoy Ireland’s beautiful scenic coastline--visit historic & lege...

Sep 7 - Dec 7 Three Credit Course: Novice Irish 1

Meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

Elms College will welcome Donegal native and Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Maitiú de Hal to campus in September. He will teach a...

Sep 14 - Dec 7 Noncredit course, Introductory Irish 1

Meets Tuesday from 6:45 - 8:45 p.m.
 

Elms College will welcome Donegal native and Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Maitiú de Hal to campus in September. He will teach a three-credit ...

September 15, 2010 Irish Film Series "Waveriders"

“Waveriders" (75 min, 2008, Documentary)

This captivating documentary traces the rebirth of surfing catalyzed by an Irish immigrant to Hawaii. In the early 20th century, George Freeth though Hawaiians to surf, b...

Sep 15 - Dec 7 Noncredit course, Irish Conversation: Advanced Practice 1

Meets Wednesday from 6:45 - 7:45 p.m.
 

Elms College will welcome Donegal native and Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Maitiú de Hal to campus in September. He will teach a three-credi...

September 17-October 2 Big E exhibit

To promote our programs and events as well as to distribute information about the Elms College. Visit us in the
September 22, 2010 Irish Film Series "Leap Year"

"Leap Year" (97 min, 2009, Romance)

Staring Amy Adams, Matthew Goode

Anna (Amy Adams) chooses February 29 to propose marriage to her “perfect” boyfriend, confident he’ll accept because of an old...

September 29, 2010 Irish Film Series "The Yellow Bittern: The Life and Times of Liam Clancy"

“The Yellow Bittern: The Life and Times of Liam Clancy" (105 min, 2009, Documentary)

This documentary is a revealing portrait of ballad singer Liam Clancy. Packed with his personal film footage and classic narration style,...

October 05, 2010 lecture “The Life and Times of Michael Collins: an Irish Patriot” by William Matthews

7 p.m. Alumnae Library Theater

lecture “The Life and Times of Michael Collins: an Irish Patriot” by William Matthews

Matthews, a veteran of Vietnam is interested in the issues of guerilla warfa...

October 17, 2010 Annual Brunch

Annual Brunch at the Yankee Pedlar with guest speaker Quinnipiac president Dr. John L. Lahey in a talk on the Great Hunger

Tickets for members $20, non-members $25

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October 24, 2010 Book Reading “To Dakota and Back the Story of an Orphan Train Rider” by Judith Kappenman

2 p.m.Alumnae Library Theater

Book Reading “To Dakota and Back the Story of an Orphan Train Rider” by Judith Kappenman

The author’s biography of her grandfather, John Donahue, chronicles ...

November 07, 2010 Lecture and Film “The Boys of St. Columb’s” by Maurice Fitzpatrick

2 p.m.  Alumnae Library Theater

Lecture and Film “The Boys of St. Columb’s” by Maurice Fitzpatrick

Fitzpatrick will show the film andtalk about his book based on the interviews he c...

November 12, 2010 Bus trip to UMass Fine Arts Center to Mary Black concert.

Bus trip to UMass Fine Arts Center to Mary Black concert.

Tickets for members $47.50, non-members $50, children $35 (17 and under) include transportation, driver’s gratuity and concert ticket in the orchestra s...

December 04, 2010 Christmas with an Irish Touch

Christmas with an Irish Touch with a concert by the Dan Kane Children’s Singers at 2 p.m. followed by liturgy in Our Lady’s Chapel at 4 p.m.

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January 26, 2011 Winter Film series Alumnae Library Theater

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February 02, 2011 Winter Film series Alumnae Library Theater

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February 09, 2011 Winter Film series Alumnae Library Theater

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February 16, 2011 Winter Film series Alumnae Library Theater

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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:The Center is located in the middle of the 3rd floor of Berchmans Hall at Elms College, 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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