IrishPhila

Eire Og Golf Outing

04 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Limekiln golf Club
1176 Limekiln Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
Sunday, May 4, 2008, 10am – 3pm

Come out for a good time and to support the 2-Time Defending Philadelphia Junior C Football Champions as they gear up for another championship run!

The cost is $100 per golfer and includes greens fees, cart, sit down dinner and awards banquet. We are still accepting hole sponsors and additional foursomes.

A banquet will follow at The Irish Center at Carpenter and Emlen Streets, Philadelphia.

Contact philaeireog@comcast.net for more information

More info: www.philadelphiaeireog.com

Sligo Pub Session

04 May 2008 18:00:00 GMT

113 W. State St.
Media, PA 19063
Sunday, May 4, 2008, 2 – 6pm

113 W. State St.
Media, PA 19063
Phone: (610) 566-5707

Celtic Spring

04 May 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Sellersville Theater
24 Temple Avenue
Sellersville, PA 18960
Sunday, May 4, 2008, 3 – 5pm

Award-winning Family Dance and Fiddle Troupe - As seen on America's Got Talent!

Event type: Concert
Price - Low: 15.00
Price - High: 25.00
Age Range: All Ages
Ticket Phone: 215-257-5808
Ticket Web Link: www.st94.com
Contact: Suzanne Loverdi
More info: www.st94.com

Fleadh an Earraigh Honoring Jim Kilgallen and Paul Phillips

04 May 2008 20:00:00 GMT

The Irish Center
Carpenter and Emlen Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, May 4, 2008, 4 – 8pm

Ancient Order of Hibernian Division 65 will honor longtime AOH members and activists in the Irish community Jim Kilgallen and Paul Phillips. Both men serve on the Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade Observance Association, Phillips (its treasurer) for more than 40 years. Kilgallen is founder of The Irish of Havertown organization, and the first treasurer of The Irish Immigration Reform Movement. Both men have been inducted into the Delaware Valley Irish Hall of Fame.

Music will be provided by Fitch and Round Tower. Catering will be provided by Mickey Kavanaugh. The Irish Center will provide a cash bar. Tickets are $35.00 and can be purchased by contacting Jim Mullen @ 610-299-1772 or by e-mail at j.j.mullen@comcast.net. An ad book form is also included in this package. There will also be a raffle and silent auction.

Please remit payment for tickets to AOH Div. 65, 4 Old State Road, Box 165, Media, PA 19063

The Plough and the Stars Session

04 May 2008 20:00:00 GMT

123 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia PA 19106
Sunday, May 4, 2008, 4 – 8pm

2nd & Chestnut Sts.
Philadelphia PA 19106
Phone: (215) 733-0300

More info: www.ploughstars.com

The Irish. . .And How They Got That Way, A Play By Frank McCourt

04 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Sunday, May 4, 2008, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt (Angela's Ashes) knows first-hand what it's like for an Irishman to pursue the American dream. All aboard for his musical journey through time! As McCourt indulges lustily in good song and good humor, he weaves together an irreverent but affectionate history of some of the men and women who helped make America great in this off-Broadway hit. This raucous celebration of all things Irish is a jovial, heartbreaking and inspiring tribute. Raise a glass and let's salute those who have dreams for a better life.

Tickets are $28 and available through the Walnut Street Theater by calling 215-574-3550, 10am-10pm, or Tickemaster at 215-336-1234, or by going to the website www.walnutstreettheatre.org. Most shows start at 7:30 PM, but there are weekend matinees at 2:30 PM.

More info: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

The Irish. . .And How They Got That Way, A Play By Frank McCourt

05 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Monday, May 5, 2008, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt (Angela's Ashes) knows first-hand what it's like for an Irishman to pursue the American dream. All aboard for his musical journey through time! As McCourt indulges lustily in good song and good humor, he weaves together an irreverent but affectionate history of some of the men and women who helped make America great in this off-Broadway hit. This raucous celebration of all things Irish is a jovial, heartbreaking and inspiring tribute. Raise a glass and let's salute those who have dreams for a better life.

Tickets are $28 and available through the Walnut Street Theater by calling 215-574-3550, 10am-10pm, or Tickemaster at 215-336-1234, or by going to the website www.walnutstreettheatre.org. Most shows start at 7:30 PM, but there are weekend matinees at 2:30 PM.

More info: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

Paddy Rooney's Pub Session

06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Paddy Rooney's
449 West Chester Pike
Havertown PA 19083
Monday, May 5, 2008, 8 – 11pm

www.paddyrooneyspub.com…

Event type: Session
Summary:
Contact:
Directed By:
Irish Philadelphia Story 1:
Irish Philly Photo Essay 1:
More info: www.paddyrooneyspub.com…

The Irish. . .And How They Got That Way, A Play By Frank McCourt

06 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt (Angela's Ashes) knows first-hand what it's like for an Irishman to pursue the American dream. All aboard for his musical journey through time! As McCourt indulges lustily in good song and good humor, he weaves together an irreverent but affectionate history of some of the men and women who helped make America great in this off-Broadway hit. This raucous celebration of all things Irish is a jovial, heartbreaking and inspiring tribute. Raise a glass and let's salute those who have dreams for a better life.

Tickets are $28 and available through the Walnut Street Theater by calling 215-574-3550, 10am-10pm, or Tickemaster at 215-336-1234, or by going to the website www.walnutstreettheatre.org. Most shows start at 7:30 PM, but there are weekend matinees at 2:30 PM.

More info: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

Shanachie Pub Session

07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

111 E. Butler Ave.
Ambler, PA 19002
Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 8 – 11pm

111 E. Butler Ave.
Ambler, PA 19002
Phone: (215) 283-4887

More info: www.shanachiepub.com

The Irish. . .And How They Got That Way, A Play By Frank McCourt

07 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt (Angela's Ashes) knows first-hand what it's like for an Irishman to pursue the American dream. All aboard for his musical journey through time! As McCourt indulges lustily in good song and good humor, he weaves together an irreverent but affectionate history of some of the men and women who helped make America great in this off-Broadway hit. This raucous celebration of all things Irish is a jovial, heartbreaking and inspiring tribute. Raise a glass and let's salute those who have dreams for a better life.

Tickets are $28 and available through the Walnut Street Theater by calling 215-574-3550, 10am-10pm, or Tickemaster at 215-336-1234, or by going to the website www.walnutstreettheatre.org. Most shows start at 7:30 PM, but there are weekend matinees at 2:30 PM.

More info: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

Mitchell's Famous Irish Session

08 May 2008 00:30:00 GMT

11 Church St.
Lambertville, NJ 08530
Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 8:30 – 11pm

More info: www.voicenet.com…

A Piece of Ireland Session

08 May 2008 01:00:00 GMT

23 Chesmar Plz
Newark, DE 19713-2461
Phone: (302) 454-1900
Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 9pm – 12am

This session has been running for about 4yrs.

Event type: Session
Summary:
Contact:
Directed By:
Irish Philadelphia Story 1:
Irish Philly Photo Essay 1:
More info: www.apieceofireland-newark.com

The Irish. . .And How They Got That Way, A Play By Frank McCourt

08 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Thursday, May 8, 2008, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt (Angela's Ashes) knows first-hand what it's like for an Irishman to pursue the American dream. All aboard for his musical journey through time! As McCourt indulges lustily in good song and good humor, he weaves together an irreverent but affectionate history of some of the men and women who helped make America great in this off-Broadway hit. This raucous celebration of all things Irish is a jovial, heartbreaking and inspiring tribute. Raise a glass and let's salute those who have dreams for a better life.

Tickets are $28 and available through the Walnut Street Theater by calling 215-574-3550, 10am-10pm, or Tickemaster at 215-336-1234, or by going to the website www.walnutstreettheatre.org. Most shows start at 7:30 PM, but there are weekend matinees at 2:30 PM.

More info: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

Ugly Oyster Draughthouse Session

08 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT

21 South 5th Street
Reading, PA 19601
Thursday, May 8, 2008, 7:30 – 10:30pm

Event type: Session
Summary:
Contact:
Directed By:
Irish Philadelphia Story 1:
Irish Philly Photo Essay 1:

Three Beans Session in Haddonfield

09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

140 Haddon Ave.
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
Thursday, May 8, 2008, 8 – 10pm

140 Haddon Ave.
Haddonfield, NJ 08033

Phone: (856) 354-2220

More info: www.hslc.org…

Irish Times (formerly Blarney South) Session

09 May 2008 00:30:00 GMT

Irish Times
629 S. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19147
Thursday, May 8, 2008, 8:30 – 11pm

Irish Times
629 S. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19147

Event type: Session
Summary:
Contact:
Directed By:
Irish Philadelphia Story 1:
Irish Philly Photo Essay 1:
More info: theblarney.com

The Irish. . .And How They Got That Way, A Play By Frank McCourt

09 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Friday, May 9, 2008, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt (Angela's Ashes) knows first-hand what it's like for an Irishman to pursue the American dream. All aboard for his musical journey through time! As McCourt indulges lustily in good song and good humor, he weaves together an irreverent but affectionate history of some of the men and women who helped make America great in this off-Broadway hit. This raucous celebration of all things Irish is a jovial, heartbreaking and inspiring tribute. Raise a glass and let's salute those who have dreams for a better life.

Tickets are $28 and available through the Walnut Street Theater by calling 215-574-3550, 10am-10pm, or Tickemaster at 215-336-1234, or by going to the website www.walnutstreettheatre.org. Most shows start at 7:30 PM, but there are weekend matinees at 2:30 PM.

More info: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

Second Annual Phoenixville Celtic Street Fair

10 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

200 block of Bridge Street
(in front of the USA Kilts store)
Phoenixville, PA
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 10am – 6pm

Event type: Festivals
Goodwill Offering Suggested?:
Price - Low:
Price - High:
Contact:
Ticket Phone:
Summary: This free all-day event features a great array of bands, from local favorites (Bogside Rogues, the Malones, Oliver McElhone, the Brian Boru bagpipe band) to far-away faves (a 6:30 concert at the Colonial Theater -- home of THE Blob-- Scythian, from DC, with Drew and Angus from the band Brother, opening). There will be Irish step dancers, 25 Celtic vendors, Fraternal and Clan organisations. The festival is rain or shine., NEW THIS YEAR is the "Sessiun Music Stage". BRING YOUR OWN instrument and jam out with other musicians!
Irish Philadelphia Story 1:
Irish Philadelphia Story 2:
Irish Philadelphia Story 3:
Irish Philadelphia Story 4:
Irish Philly Photo Essay 1:
Irish Philly Photo Essay 2:
Irish Philadelphia Podcast 1:

Fergie's Pub Session

10 May 2008 20:00:00 GMT

1214 Sansom St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 4 – 7pm

1214 Sansom St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 928-8118

More info: www.fergies.com

Scythian in Concert

10 May 2008 22:30:00 GMT

Colonial Theater
Phoenixville, PA
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 6:30 – 11pm

Event type: Concerts
Goodwill Offering Suggested?:
Price - Low: $22
Price - High:
Ticket Web Link:
Contact:
Ticket Phone: 610-935-3444
Summary: Tickets to the evening concert of Phoenixville's Celtic Street Festival are $22 and are available at USA Kilts store now and on the day of the show (while they last).
Irish Philadelphia Story 1:
Irish Philadelphia Story 2:
Irish Philadelphia Story 3:
Irish Philadelphia Story 4:
Irish Philly Photo Essay 1:
Irish Philly Photo Essay 2:
Irish Philadelphia Podcast 1:

Upper Merion Police Association Benefit Concert with Blackthorn

10 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Radisson Hotel
Independence Ballroom
1160 First Avenue
King of Prussia PA 19406
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 7 – 11pm

Blackthorn the AOH Notre Dame Div. & Irish Thunder Pipes & Drums will come together to raise funds for the U.M. Police Assn. Charity Fund that supports the community. Tickets $25
Call 610 277 0676.

Event type: Charity/Benefit
Contact:
Goodwill Offering Suggested?:
Price - Low:
Price - High:
Irish Philadelphia Story 1:
Irish Philadelphia Story 2:
Irish Philadelphia Story 3:
Irish Philadelphia Story 4:
Irish Philly Photo Essay 1:
Irish Philly Photo Essay 2:
Irish Philadelphia Podcast 1:

The Irish. . .And How They Got That Way, A Play By Frank McCourt

10 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt (Angela's Ashes) knows first-hand what it's like for an Irishman to pursue the American dream. All aboard for his musical journey through time! As McCourt indulges lustily in good song and good humor, he weaves together an irreverent but affectionate history of some of the men and women who helped make America great in this off-Broadway hit. This raucous celebration of all things Irish is a jovial, heartbreaking and inspiring tribute. Raise a glass and let's salute those who have dreams for a better life.

Tickets are $28 and available through the Walnut Street Theater by calling 215-574-3550, 10am-10pm, or Tickemaster at 215-336-1234, or by going to the website www.walnutstreettheatre.org. Most shows start at 7:30 PM, but there are weekend matinees at 2:30 PM.

More info: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

Next Generation Session at the Philadelphia Irish Center

11 May 2008 17:00:00 GMT

6815 Emlen St.
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Sunday, May 11, 2008, 1 – 3pm

Traditional Irish music session for young people.

Call Kathy DeAngelo at (856) 795-7637 or Chris Brennan-Hagy at (215) 233-2077 if you want more details. Next Generation hasan e-mail list set up to keep everybody up to date on the session.

To get on the list, please email Dennis Gormley at gormley@hslc.org.

More info: www.hslc.org…

Sligo Pub Session

11 May 2008 18:00:00 GMT

113 W. State St.
Media, PA 19063
Sunday, May 11, 2008, 2 – 6pm

113 W. State St.
Media, PA 19063
Phone: (610) 566-5707

New Irish Center for Delaware County- Formation Meeting

11 May 2008 18:30:00 GMT

JD McGillicuddy's
8919 West Chester Pike
Upper Darby, PA 19082
Sunday, May 11, 2008, 2:30 – 4:30pm

Event type: Fair/Festival
Price - Low:
Price - High:
Age Range:
Ticket Phone:
Ticket Web Link:
Contact:

The Plough and the Stars Session

11 May 2008 20:00:00 GMT

123 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia PA 19106
Sunday, May 11, 2008, 4 – 8pm

2nd & Chestnut Sts.
Philadelphia PA 19106
Phone: (215) 733-0300

More info: www.ploughstars.com

The Irish. . .And How They Got That Way, A Play By Frank McCourt

11 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Sunday, May 11, 2008, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt (Angela's Ashes) knows first-hand what it's like for an Irishman to pursue the American dream. All aboard for his musical journey through time! As McCourt indulges lustily in good song and good humor, he weaves together an irreverent but affectionate history of some of the men and women who helped make America great in this off-Broadway hit. This raucous celebration of all things Irish is a jovial, heartbreaking and inspiring tribute. Raise a glass and let's salute those who have dreams for a better life.

Tickets are $28 and available through the Walnut Street Theater by calling 215-574-3550, 10am-10pm, or Tickemaster at 215-336-1234, or by going to the website www.walnutstreettheatre.org. Most shows start at 7:30 PM, but there are weekend matinees at 2:30 PM.

More info: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

The Irish. . .And How They Got That Way, A Play By Frank McCourt

12 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Monday, May 12, 2008, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt (Angela's Ashes) knows first-hand what it's like for an Irishman to pursue the American dream. All aboard for his musical journey through time! As McCourt indulges lustily in good song and good humor, he weaves together an irreverent but affectionate history of some of the men and women who helped make America great in this off-Broadway hit. This raucous celebration of all things Irish is a jovial, heartbreaking and inspiring tribute. Raise a glass and let's salute those who have dreams for a better life.

Tickets are $28 and available through the Walnut Street Theater by calling 215-574-3550, 10am-10pm, or Tickemaster at 215-336-1234, or by going to the website www.walnutstreettheatre.org. Most shows start at 7:30 PM, but there are weekend matinees at 2:30 PM.

More info: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

The Irish. . .And How They Got That Way, A Play By Frank McCourt

13 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt (Angela's Ashes) knows first-hand what it's like for an Irishman to pursue the American dream. All aboard for his musical journey through time! As McCourt indulges lustily in good song and good humor, he weaves together an irreverent but affectionate history of some of the men and women who helped make America great in this off-Broadway hit. This raucous celebration of all things Irish is a jovial, heartbreaking and inspiring tribute. Raise a glass and let's salute those who have dreams for a better life.

Tickets are $28 and available through the Walnut Street Theater by calling 215-574-3550, 10am-10pm, or Tickemaster at 215-336-1234, or by going to the website www.walnutstreettheatre.org. Most shows start at 7:30 PM, but there are weekend matinees at 2:30 PM.

More info: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

The Irish. . .And How They Got That Way, A Play By Frank McCourt

14 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt (Angela's Ashes) knows first-hand what it's like for an Irishman to pursue the American dream. All aboard for his musical journey through time! As McCourt indulges lustily in good song and good humor, he weaves together an irreverent but affectionate history of some of the men and women who helped make America great in this off-Broadway hit. This raucous celebration of all things Irish is a jovial, heartbreaking and inspiring tribute. Raise a glass and let's salute those who have dreams for a better life.

Tickets are $28 and available through the Walnut Street Theater by calling 215-574-3550, 10am-10pm, or Tickemaster at 215-336-1234, or by going to the website www.walnutstreettheatre.org. Most shows start at 7:30 PM, but there are weekend matinees at 2:30 PM.

More info: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

A Piece of Ireland Session

15 May 2008 01:00:00 GMT

23 Chesmar Plz
Newark, DE 19713-2461
Phone: (302) 454-1900
Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 9pm – 12am

This session has been running for about 4yrs.

Event type: Session
Summary:
Contact:
Directed By:
Irish Philadelphia Story 1:
Irish Philly Photo Essay 1:
More info: www.apieceofireland-newark.com

Granny McCarthy's Session

15 May 2008 22:30:00 GMT

534 Main St.
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Thursday, May 15, 2008, 6:30 – 8:30pm

Granny McCarthy's Tea Room
534 Main St.
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Phone: (610) 866-3244

More info: www.donegal.com…

The Irish. . .And How They Got That Way, A Play By Frank McCourt

15 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Thursday, May 15, 2008, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt (Angela's Ashes) knows first-hand what it's like for an Irishman to pursue the American dream. All aboard for his musical journey through time! As McCourt indulges lustily in good song and good humor, he weaves together an irreverent but affectionate history of some of the men and women who helped make America great in this off-Broadway hit. This raucous celebration of all things Irish is a jovial, heartbreaking and inspiring tribute. Raise a glass and let's salute those who have dreams for a better life.

Tickets are $28 and available through the Walnut Street Theater by calling 215-574-3550, 10am-10pm, or Tickemaster at 215-336-1234, or by going to the website www.walnutstreettheatre.org. Most shows start at 7:30 PM, but there are weekend matinees at 2:30 PM.

More info: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

Ugly Oyster Draughthouse Session

15 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT

21 South 5th Street
Reading, PA 19601
Thursday, May 15, 2008, 7:30 – 10:30pm

Event type: Session
Summary:
Contact:
Directed By:
Irish Philadelphia Story 1:
Irish Philly Photo Essay 1:

McKinley's Tavern Session

16 May 2008 00:30:00 GMT

881 Township Line Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Thursday, May 15, 2008, 8:30 – 11pm

881 Township Line Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Phone: (215) 576-9066

Irish Night at the Phillies

16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Citizens Bank Park
Philadelphia, PA
Friday, May 16, 2008, 7 – 11pm

Join the Phillies for the second annual Irish Heritage Celebration at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, May 16 at 7:05 p.m. when the Phillies host the Toronto Blue Jays. Come out and enjoy Irish delicacies, live music and learn how to Irish dance. Emcee will be Bob Kelly
from KYW - CBS 3.

To help honor the Irish community, the event features a $4 ticket discount off $16 - $27.50 regularly priced tickets. When you click on the "Buy Tickets" button on the Phillies' website and enter the promotion code IRISH, you'll get the special ticket offer.

For groups of 25 or more, please contact Jerry O'Connor in the Group Sales Office at 215-463-5000 ext. 5667. All groups of 25 or more will be welcomed on the Phillies side auxiliary message boards during the game.

The Irish. . .And How They Got That Way, A Play By Frank McCourt

16 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Friday, May 16, 2008, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt (Angela's Ashes) knows first-hand what it's like for an Irishman to pursue the American dream. All aboard for his musical journey through time! As McCourt indulges lustily in good song and good humor, he weaves together an irreverent but affectionate history of some of the men and women who helped make America great in this off-Broadway hit. This raucous celebration of all things Irish is a jovial, heartbreaking and inspiring tribute. Raise a glass and let's salute those who have dreams for a better life.

Tickets are $28 and available through the Walnut Street Theater by calling 215-574-3550, 10am-10pm, or Tickemaster at 215-336-1234, or by going to the website www.walnutstreettheatre.org. Most shows start at 7:30 PM, but there are weekend matinees at 2:30 PM.

More info: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

CAMDEN COUNTY EMERALD SOCIETY PIPES & DRUMS IRISH FESTIVAL

17 May 2008 16:00:00 GMT

RiverWinds Community Center
1000 RiverWinds Drive
Thorofare, NJ 08086
Saturday, May 17, 2008, 12 – 9pm

CRAFT VENDORS, FOOD, PIPE BAND EXHIBITION, STEP DANCERS, BEER GARDEN, FIRE TRUCK PULL. LIVE MUSIC- BLARNEY, BIRNAM WOOD USA, BROKEN SHILLELAGS

Event type: Fair/Festival
Price - Low:
Price - High:
Age Range: Families
Ticket Phone:
Ticket Web Link:
Contact: WEBMASTER
More info: www.ccespd.org

The Irish. . .And How They Got That Way, A Play By Frank McCourt

17 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Saturday, May 17, 2008, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt (Angela's Ashes) knows first-hand what it's like for an Irishman to pursue the American dream. All aboard for his musical journey through time! As McCourt indulges lustily in good song and good humor, he weaves together an irreverent but affectionate history of some of the men and women who helped make America great in this off-Broadway hit. This raucous celebration of all things Irish is a jovial, heartbreaking and inspiring tribute. Raise a glass and let's salute those who have dreams for a better life.

Tickets are $28 and available through the Walnut Street Theater by calling 215-574-3550, 10am-10pm, or Tickemaster at 215-336-1234, or by going to the website www.walnutstreettheatre.org. Most shows start at 7:30 PM, but there are weekend matinees at 2:30 PM.

More info: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

Sean Tyrell One-Man Show "Cry of the Dreamer"

18 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Irish Center
6815 Emlen Street
Philadelphia, PA
Saturday, May 17, 2008, 8 – 10pm

Event type: Concerts
Goodwill Offering Suggested?:
Price - Low: $13
Price - High: $15
Ticket Web Link:
Contact:
Ticket Phone: 215-843-8051
Summary: Celebrated singer-songwriter Sean Tyrell brings his lyrical style to the intimate setting of the Irish Center., Cry Of the Dreamer’ tells the amazing story of a lesser-known Irish hero John Boyle O’Reilly. In this show Tyrrell effortlessly traces his journey from early childhood set against a backdrop of famine, revolution, Fenianism and penal servitude for life in Australia and his great escape from there to the USA., O’Reilly was born in 1844. He joined the British cavalry in 1866 with the purpose of converting the Irishmen in his regiment to Fenianism. He was tried for treason and sentenced to penal servitude for life in Fremantle penal colony in Australia. He fell in love with his overseer’s daughter and she with him it was an intimate love affair and it was even rumoured locally though without substantiation that she became pregnant by him. Rejected by Jesse he tried to commit suicide but was found before he could succeed. He escaped the penal colony aboard an American whaling ship. While aboard the Gazelle he went on a whale hunt and nearly lost his life when the whale smashed the boat., He settled in Boston and became the editor and part-owner of The Pilot newspaper. Joseph Pulitzer commissioned him to write a poem for the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty. He championed Native and African American rights and spoke out against anti-Semitism. He devised the plan that rescued the other Fenians he left behind in Fremantle prison on board an American whaling ship the Catalpa., Songs in the show allow Tyrrell connect history of the 19th century and modern times in a seamless way. Songs are drawn from a wide variety of sources: Oscar Wilde, Francis Ledwidge, Bob Dillon, Louise Mc Neice, John Lennon, Skin The Goat. and many more. These are an integral part of the tale and illustrate how O’Reilly was way ahead of his time, a majestic human being., Tyrrell’s love of traditional music is very much to the fore as the story is cleverly tied together with jigs, reels, a march, and a few slow airs. Using an array of instruments, Seán weaves effortlessly between narrative, instrumental and song., This show will be touring all the places that O’Reilly visited in his short life. Dublin, London, Fremantle, Liverpool, Philadelphia, New York and Boston. He lectured on Irish music and poetry to audiences as large as 4000 at the following Syracuse, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Chicago, Butte, Seattle-Tacoma, Portland, Sacramento; and San Francisco.
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Sean Tyrrell - Cry of a Dreamer

18 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Irish Center
6815 Emlen Street
Phila., PA 19119
Saturday, May 17, 2008, 8pm

Sean Tyrell was surrounded by music all his life. During the 60’s he performed in Galway’s folk clubs, honing his skills and rubbing shoulders with a host of celebrated musicians. He emigrated in 1968 and slid into the folk club scene in Greenwich Village. The 70’s took him west to San Francisco and a diet of Irish music sessions. Here his reputation as a singer of songs took root. He returned to Ireland in the late 70’s and continued composing, but seldom played in public. In 1978 he accepted employment with the University of Galway, in the heart of the Burren in County Clare. It's hard to avoid music in this part of Ireland and soon Sean was lured back into the scene. Eventually swapping the Burren for Bell Harbour, close to the Galway border, Sean divided his time between mussel farming and his music. He became fascinated by the poem 'The Midnight Court' (all 1,206 lines), written in the 17th century by Brian Merriman. He became possessed with a desire to set this work to music. The feat was achieved with much success when the Druid Theatre in Galway staged Sean Tyrrell's 'traditional music opera'. Sean soon embarked on a solo CD project, "Cry of a Dreamer”. The album was released in 1994 and greeted with great acclaim, voted Best Folk Album of the Year by Folk Roots and Hotpress. In 1996 the CD was picked up by Hannibal/Rykodisc and selected for a Spotlight Review by Billboard Magazine calling Sean "the genuine article!" In 1999 he released his second solo effort, "The Orchard". Sean has toured Ireland, England, the Continent, the US and Australia as a solo act and with some of the luminaries of Irish traditional music, including Kevin Glackin and Ronan Brown, Davy Spillane, Paddy Keenan, and Tommy Peoples.

Event type: Concert
Price - Low: $13
Price - High: $15
Age Range: All Ages
Ticket Phone: 856 236 2717
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Contact: Marianne MacDonald
More info: www.philadelphiaceiligroup.org…

Bucks County Irish Center Irish Festival

18 May 2008 16:30:00 GMT

Park Polanka
3258 Knights Road
Bensalem, PA 19020
Sunday, May 18, 2008, 12:30 – 6pm

Children under 12 free
Non-alcoholic coolers permitted

Event type: Fair/Festival
Price - Low: $10
Price - High: $10
Age Range: All Ages
Ticket Phone: 215-322-1775
Ticket Web Link:
Contact: Lou Maguire

Hurling Match

18 May 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Cardinal Doughery High School
6301 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, May 18, 2008, 4 – 5pm

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Home Team: Philadelphia Shamrocks
Visiting Team: Allentown
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Crowning of the New Mary from Dungloe

18 May 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Irish Center
6815 Emlen St.
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Sunday, May 18, 2008, 5 – 10pm

Michelle Mack will be crowned the 2008 Mary
from Dungloe by the Philadelphia Donegal Society. This event is open to the public and dinner will be
available for purchase.

Michelle has an undergraduate degree from Arcadia University in Sociology.
She plans on starting study towards a Masters of General Education Program
at Holy Family University in the fall of 2008. Michelle is currently
working at Holy Family University as Assistant Director of Residence Life.
Michelle will travel to Dungloe, Ireland in August to compete in an
international contest with other young women between the ages of 18 and 25
who are of Irish decent.

Michelle is an avid Irish dancer and enjoys Irish music and culture.
Michelle attends many Irish events and especially enjoys Blackthorne
music. Michelle is a proud member of the Donegal Society and has been
active with the Mary from Dungloe for several years.

Anyone interested in participating in the 2009 Philadelphia Mary from
Dungloe contest can get more information at www.philadonegal.com.

The Irish. . .And How They Got That Way, A Play By Frank McCourt

18 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Sunday, May 18, 2008, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt (Angela's Ashes) knows first-hand what it's like for an Irishman to pursue the American dream. All aboard for his musical journey through time! As McCourt indulges lustily in good song and good humor, he weaves together an irreverent but affectionate history of some of the men and women who helped make America great in this off-Broadway hit. This raucous celebration of all things Irish is a jovial, heartbreaking and inspiring tribute. Raise a glass and let's salute those who have dreams for a better life.

Tickets are $28 and available through the Walnut Street Theater by calling 215-574-3550, 10am-10pm, or Tickemaster at 215-336-1234, or by going to the website www.walnutstreettheatre.org. Most shows start at 7:30 PM, but there are weekend matinees at 2:30 PM.

More info: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

Matt Cunningham Band

19 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Knights of Columbus
Limekiln Pike
Glenside, PA
Monday, May 19, 2008, 7:30 – 10:30pm

From Headford, County Galway, Matt Cunningham returns to the Delaware Valleywith his get-up-and-dance music.

Event type: Dance
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Contact: Marianne MacDonald at 856-236-2717 or Rosemarie Timoney at 215-885-2304

The Irish. . .And How They Got That Way, A Play By Frank McCourt

19 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Monday, May 19, 2008, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt (Angela's Ashes) knows first-hand what it's like for an Irishman to pursue the American dream. All aboard for his musical journey through time! As McCourt indulges lustily in good song and good humor, he weaves together an irreverent but affectionate history of some of the men and women who helped make America great in this off-Broadway hit. This raucous celebration of all things Irish is a jovial, heartbreaking and inspiring tribute. Raise a glass and let's salute those who have dreams for a better life.

Tickets are $28 and available through the Walnut Street Theater by calling 215-574-3550, 10am-10pm, or Tickemaster at 215-336-1234, or by going to the website www.walnutstreettheatre.org. Most shows start at 7:30 PM, but there are weekend matinees at 2:30 PM.

More info: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

The Irish. . .And How They Got That Way, A Play By Frank McCourt

20 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt (Angela's Ashes) knows first-hand what it's like for an Irishman to pursue the American dream. All aboard for his musical journey through time! As McCourt indulges lustily in good song and good humor, he weaves together an irreverent but affectionate history of some of the men and women who helped make America great in this off-Broadway hit. This raucous celebration of all things Irish is a jovial, heartbreaking and inspiring tribute. Raise a glass and let's salute those who have dreams for a better life.

Tickets are $28 and available through the Walnut Street Theater by calling 215-574-3550, 10am-10pm, or Tickemaster at 215-336-1234, or by going to the website www.walnutstreettheatre.org. Most shows start at 7:30 PM, but there are weekend matinees at 2:30 PM.

More info: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

The Swell Season

21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tower Theatre
69th Street
Upper Darby, PA
Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 8 – 11pm

You may know them as the star-crossed almost-lovers from the movie, "Once," which won stars Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglov an Oscar for best movie theme ("Falling Slowly"). Hansard, best known for his work in the Irish group, The Frames, is playing to sold-out houses with Irglov and several other musicians as The Swell Season. And, alas, the Tower Theater is sold out, though scalper tickets still seem to be available at outrageous prices. At this writing, your best chance of seeing them live is the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in June.

Opening for the Swell Season are Fergus O'Farrell and his band, Interference.

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The Irish. . .And How They Got That Way, A Play By Frank McCourt

21 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt (Angela's Ashes) knows first-hand what it's like for an Irishman to pursue the American dream. All aboard for his musical journey through time! As McCourt indulges lustily in good song and good humor, he weaves together an irreverent but affectionate history of some of the men and women who helped make America great in this off-Broadway hit. This raucous celebration of all things Irish is a jovial, heartbreaking and inspiring tribute. Raise a glass and let's salute those who have dreams for a better life.

Tickets are $28 and available through the Walnut Street Theater by calling 215-574-3550, 10am-10pm, or Tickemaster at 215-336-1234, or by going to the website www.walnutstreettheatre.org. Most shows start at 7:30 PM, but there are weekend matinees at 2:30 PM.

More info: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

Paddy Keenan, King of the Pipers

22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 8 – 11pm

Event type: Concerts
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Ticket Web Link: www.worldcafelive.com
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Ticket Phone: 215-222-1400
Summary: We much prefer "the Jimi Hendrix of the Pipes" to King of the Pipes--it's a better description of this incredible Irish piper, a travelin' man, who was one of the founders of the iconic Bothy Band. He's also been described as the most accomplished uillean piper playing today. We heard him live a few years ago at the Philadelphia Ceili Group's Music Festival and we agree. Come out and hear for yourself.
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A Piece of Ireland Session

22 May 2008 01:00:00 GMT

23 Chesmar Plz
Newark, DE 19713-2461
Phone: (302) 454-1900
Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 9pm – 12am

This session has been running for about 4yrs.

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More info: www.apieceofireland-newark.com

Pipe and Whistle Workshops with Paddy Keenan

22 May 2008 21:00:00 GMT

The Irish Center
Carpenter and Emlen Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Thursday, May 22, 2008, 5 – 11pm

From Frank Dalton:
The amazing piper Paddy Keenan, in town for a concert on May 21, will be giving two workshops the next night at The Irish Center. The first workshop will be for whistle and low whistle players, and he will follow the Teach a Tune format. Unless he doesn't… The second workshop will be for pipers, and will be a great opportunity to observe and ask about specific techniques, opinions and choices of this Master Piper. To make it easy for people to come out on a weeknight, we're going to lay out a dinner and open the doors at 6:00pm. There will be hamburgers, chicken, sausage and some less important things. Likely a session will start after dinner, and continue thru the evening. The session will go `til it's over. Paddy Keenan is NOT part of the session.

The whistle players will have a workshop from about 6:45 to 7:35 and the pipers will have theirs from 7:45 to 8:35.

Cost for each workshop will be $30 and the cost for the dinner only will be $5. No need to attend either workshop or dinner, if you just want to come to the session or to listen.

NOTE: Each workshop will be limited to ten people; to secure a spot prepayment is required.

To register for the workshops please contact:
John Donnelly
3818 Sharp Street
Phila., PA 19127

cell (215) 768 - 1846
Donnelly_386@msn.com

The Irish. . .And How They Got That Way, A Play By Frank McCourt

22 May 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Thursday, May 22, 2008, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt (Angela's Ashes) knows first-hand what it's like for an Irishman to pursue the American dream. All aboard for his musical journey through time! As McCourt indulges lustily in good song and good humor, he weaves together an irreverent but affectionate history of some of the men and women who helped make America great in this off-Broadway hit. This raucous celebration of all things Irish is a jovial, heartbreaking and inspiring tribute. Raise a glass and let's salute those who have dreams for a better life.

Tickets are $28 and available through the Walnut Street Theater by calling 215-574-3550, 10am-10pm, or Tickemaster at 215-336-1234, or by going to the website www.walnutstreettheatre.org. Most shows start at 7:30 PM, but there are weekend matinees at 2:30 PM.

More info: www.walnutstreettheatre.org