Events at the New York Irish Center

Events at the New York Irish Center include both regular weekly and monthly gatherings such as the Seniors Lunch Club and the Mothers & Toddlers group, as well as special events that are targeted towards the interests of the Irish community in the New York tri-state area (see our "Calendar of Events" for more information). Click on the event listing below or scroll through this page to see a list of on-going events at the Center.

Senior Citizens Lunch Club

Caregivers And Toddlers
Irish Language Classes
Acting Classes (Irish Theater and More)
Céilí Dancing
Irish Dance Classes

Tin Whistle Classes

Violin Lessons

Old Time Dancing

"25" Card Night

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Senior Citizens Lunch Club

This currently takes the form of a Lunch and Afternoon Social Club. A number of Irish restaurants and caterers donate the meals on a rotating basis (thank you!) The Club meets on Wednesday afternoons, from 1 to 4 pm.

The club members also choose a program of their choice from a number of options: music and dance, games, outings, talks on healthy eating, exercise, finance, Medicare, insurance etc. We will also have a hairdresser, a nurse, a podiatrist, etc. on occasion. Other programs offered to senior citizens include routine medical prevention, board games, and yoga/aerobics. There will also be a "25" card game after each Wednesday's lunch.

Access-a Ride is used by some members who cannot easily travel on the subway. If you need this service, please call the Center for information, or visit the MTA's website at http://www.mta.info/mta/ada/paratransit.htm#access.

A quiet game  with a friend ...                          

...or a lively meal with many friends!

Caregivers And Toddlers

This group meets on Mondays from 2pm to 5pm and Thursdays from 10:30am to 2pm. The caregivers organize all kinds of play for the children. It is not just for the toddlers! An emigrant away from parents, sisters, and neighbors can be very isolated and away from all the normal family and community support. Here they support one another. 

Applications are welcome – old friends and new - please click here to contact us if you are interested in joining this group.

Irish Language Classes

FOCUS ON CONVERSATION (Beginners and Improvers). Classes held every Tuesday Evening. Instructor: Maura Mulligan (Native of County Mayo)

Call Maura at (201) 869-6717 or send her an email to mauramulligan@aol.com to learn about signing up for classes.
 

Acting Classes (Irish Theater and More)

Ever dream of becoming the next Liam Nielson or Roma Downey? Well now's your chance!

Beginning late October 2007, our resident expert instructor, Pat Mahoney (Director of the recent performances of “Big Maggie” and “Moll” at the Center) will host acting classes at the Center. The classes will run full-time or part-time from October to April.

Pat has expertise in Irish drama, Shakespeare and Modern Drama, and has 30 years experience in the NYC area.

Classes will cover reading from the classics (Shakespeare, Yeats) and modern drama (O’Casey, Keane, Synge, Behan, Beckett, et al), study techniques (method), interpret texts (scene study), learning the “business” of acting (audition prep, resumes), and improvisation (dramatic and comedic).

The class will take place on Thursdays from 6pm to 7:30pm, and is open to Adults from 18 years to 118 years old. All skill levels are welcome, with individual attention where needed, and all students participate. The rates are affordable - and it's Fun and Educational! Class auditing is encouraged (i.e. you can sit in on a sample class).

To enroll contact Pat send an e-mail to: CelticTheaterUSA@aol.com or call the Center on (718) 482-0909.
 

Céilí Dancing

Its time to get your twinkle toes on and come down to the Center to strut your stuff at our monthly Céilí dances, where you can show off your expertise or learn some new jigs and reels. The Center is the place to be on the third Saturdays of the month for our Céilí gathering. Please see our Calendar for set times.

For a more extensive calendar of Céilí seisiuns across the US, visit http://www.my.calendars.net/ceolagusrince.

Irish Dance Classes

Niall O'Leary TCRG, ADCRG teaches Irish Dance here at
the Center for children and adults from beginner to championship levels every Monday evening from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.

For more information please contact him at www.nialloleary.com or nialloleary@ireland.com.
 

Tin Whistle Classes

Sign up for tin-whistle classes at the Center on Monday evenings from 4:45pm to 7:00pm. Contact Brendan Dolan (btdolan024@yahoo.com) for more information.

Violin Lessons

Sign up for violin lessons with Niall Mulligan at the Center on Thursday evenings from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Drop us a line here for more information, or call Niall directly at (718) 683-7235.

Old Time Dancing

Drop into the Center on Thursdays from 7pm—8:30pm to learn or practice older social dances like the Pride of Eireann Waltz, White Heather Foxtrot, Achill Island Schottische, Military Two-Step, Stack of Barley, Waltz Country Dance, "Shoe The Donkey", Barn Dance and many more. All ages, singles & couples welcome: make new friends, get gentle exercise and have lots of fun!

Admission $10 (First Class Free)

Contact Maura Mulligan … certified Céilí Dance teacher, Phone: (201) 869-6717 or Email: mauramulligan@aol.com. Classes begin early May, 2008!

"25" Card Night

Stop by the Center on the last Friday of every month to join old friends and new for an enjoyable evening of "25" on the ground floor meeting room, starting at 6:30pm. Entry fee is just $10 per person, with half of the proceeds going to the winner's pot, and the other half going to the Center's upkeep. If you're not familiar with the game itself, please visit http://www.pagat.com/spoil5/25.html#25 to learn more, or stop by the Center anyway - one of the resident "experts" will show the ropes!

You can also play with our senior members after the weekly "Senior Citizens Lunch Club" wraps up every Wednesday afternoons.

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Join us for this great night where we invite Irish and Irish Americans to come together to mix and mingle, enjoy a drink and some appetizers and have a chance to meet other folks from the Emerald Isle!

Visit our Calendar page to see when the next event is scheduled, and then visit www.8minutedating.com to register - registration only costs $35!

If you have a suggestion for a class or activity, or would like to join any of our already scheduled events, please stop by the Center or call us at (718) 482-0909. You can also send us your suggestion online by clicking here. We are always eager to hear from you!