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Celtic Cross - Outdoor Music Concert

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 8PM at the Lake Isle Country Club Driving Range Free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.

Sponsored by the Hendry Sylvester McNamara School of Irish Dance and the Eastchester Irish-American Social Club.

Rain date: July 13

Details at: https://cms5.revize.com/revize/eastchester/2023%20Summer%20Concerts.pdf

~ Upcoming Irish Events In Our Area ~

Westchester Irish Heritage Day – Sunday, July 16, 2023, Noon to 6PM, Mass at 12:30PM. Ridge Road Park, Hartsdale.

(Not an EIASC event but may be of interest to our members.

Sponsored by Westchester County Parks Department and the American Irish Association of Westchester) Admission $5, children under 14 free. Free Parking. Food and beverages available for purchase. Scheduled entertainment: Andy Clooney Band, Susan & Gerard Irish Band, Piper – Brian McGuire, Deidre O’Mara School of Irish Dance, Dawn Doherty and Frank McCormick with members of the Aisling Center Ceili Band and Ballad Group. Rain or Shine.

Details at the American Irish Association of Westchester Facebook page here

Hooley on the Hudson Irish Festival, Sunday, August 31, 2025, at T R Gallo Park on the Roundout Creek, Kingston, NY

11:30AM to 9PM. Free.

(Not an EIASC event but may be of interest to our members.)

Sponsored by Ulster County AOH Division 1 )

Numerous bands and dancers performing on two stages,

plus a traditional music stage. Scheduled performers include:

Andy Cooney, Slainte, The Little Creek Band, Sheridan Ruitin, plus the Ulster County AOH Pipes and Drums. Plus numerous dining and beverage choices. A little ways away, but a fine afternoon of music in a very pleasant location alongside the Roundout Creek.

Details are at https://ulsteraoh.com/hooley-on-the-hudson.html

Guss Hayes Band at Untermeyer Park, 945 N. Broadway, Yonkers, Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 6:30PM. Free.

(Not an EIASC event but may be of interest to our members.)

County Clare native Guss Hayes and his band have been entertaining in Yonkers and Westchester for more than three decades. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Inside the park, the nearby Persian Gardens are wonderous. If rain is predicted, it may be moved indoors. In case of rain, please call 914-375-3435 or check www.untermyerperformingarts.org after 3pm the day of the performance. (Rain site this year is Saunders High School, 183 Palmer Road, Yonkers.) https://www.untermyerperformingarts.org/

Hudson Valley Irish Festival, Riverfront Green, Peekskill, NY

Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 11AM to 7PM $10 Donation

(Not an EIASC event but may be of interest to our members.) Sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Div. 18, Peekskill.)

Irish Music, Arts, Crafts, Foods and Step Dancers. Main stage with numerous excellent groups, expected to include Shilelagh Law, Amadans, Phineas & The Lonely Leaves, plus massed pipe bands. Traditional Music Tent featuring many fine traditional musicians, plus step dancers. Spoken Word Tent featuring Irish American Writers & Artists, Inc. All at a beautiful park on the Hudson River. Held annually for the past 12 years. Proceeds from the festival help support the Hudson Valley Irish Center.

Details and the 2025 expected band line up is at:

https://www.hvif.org

Greater Danbury Irish Festival, Danbury CT

Saturday-Sunday, September 20-21, 2025, opening at 12 noon both days.

(Not an EIASC event but may be of interest to our members. Sponsored by the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Foundation)

CityCenter Green, 2 Ives Street Danbury, CT. FREE

Live music (numerous bands playing), step dancers, cultural activities and events, a shopping village, children's entertainment, food and beverages all weekend long.

Details and schedules: https://danburyirishfestival.org/

Westchester Irish Folk Festival, Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Stepinac High School, White Plains, NY. Ticket link is below.

(Not an EIASC event but may be of interest to our members.)

Scheduled performers include The Narrowbacks, the McLean Avenue Band, pipe and drum bands, plus local bands and Irish dancers. Tickets are $43.14 for adults, and $22.13 for children.

Details and tickets available here: https://westchesteririshfolkfest.com/

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Membership Meeting

Friday, May 12 - 7:30PM at

Springhill Suites Hotel, 109 Marbledale Avenue, Tuckahoe

Memorial Day Ceremonies Commerating the

70th Anniversary of the Korean War

Thursday, May 18 - 7PM at

Eastchester High School Auditorium

Sponsored by Eastchester VFW Post 2285

Eastchester Tuckahoe Memorial Day Parade

Monday, May 29 - 11AM