Cultural Happenings

Irish American Business Chamber and Network’s Upcoming Events
The Irish American Business Chamber and Network in Philadelphia is hosting a networking luncheon on Thursday, April 11 at The Pyramid Club in Philadelphia. It will include networking, lunch and a fireside chat with Philadelphia’s international business community. “Join us for the latest installment of our Women in Leadership series where we discuss the state […]

Niamh Bury Unveils Debut Album
Yellow Roses, the highly-anticipated debut album from Claddagh Records’ Niamh Bury is here, and it includes Niamh’s brilliant new single, Bite the Bridle. April will see Niamh embark upon a live tour of Ireland and the UK, with a hometown date at Whelan’s Main Room in Dublin on the 28th of April. Don’t miss your […]

Irish Silent Comedy Excerpts From 1927 Unearthed
A member of the IFI Irish Film Archive has unearthed excerpts from an MGM movie that was previously considered lost. Reels from the 1927 silent comedy film The Callahans and the Murphys were recently uncovered by Archive Film Collections Officer Matthias Smith. While researching silent film, Matthias came across reels that had been stored in […]

Lyric Theatre’s Agreement to Debut at Irish Arts Center
Irish Arts Center (IAC), based in New York City and renowned for presenting dynamic, inspiring, collaborative experiences of the evolving arts and culture of Ireland and Irish America in an environment of warm Irish hospitality, has announced the cast of the North American premiere of Lyric Theatre Belfast’s Agreement, written by Owen McCafferty and directed […]

Irish Repertory Theatre’s St. Pat’s Membership Offer
Due to the overwhelming response to Irish Repertory Theatre’s Friel Project, we’re pleased to announce a fourth and final Off-Broadway installment, Molly Sweeney Tickets are currently available exclusively to our members. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, in addition to our standard exclusive member discount, there’s a special offer at the end of the […]

Solas Nua’s Irish Book Day on March 17
SOLAS Nua will host its annual Irish Book Day on Sunday, March 17, from 12:00-6:00 pm, at Fantom Comics, 2010 P Street NW, 2nd floor, Washington, DC 20036; phon3 (202) 731-0825 Free Irish comic books! Get to know graphic novels from Ireland! Expanding on our long tradition of providing Washington, D.C. with free Irish literature […]

2024 Solas Nua Capital Irish Film Festival a Big Hit
The Solas Nua Capital Irish Film Festival for 2024 was once again a big hit. What follows is a letter from Maedhbh Mc Cullagh, director of the festival:Thank you for joining us at the 2024 Solas Nua 18th annual Capital Irish Film Festival, presented with AFI Silver! Our largest edition yet featured 37 titles including […]

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee Represents Irish Gov’t in NYC for St. Patrick’s Day Festivities
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee is representing the Irish Government in New York for St. Patrick’s Day this year, with a program of business, community and cultural engagements focused on the theme of “the future of our country in the world” and culminating in the annual parade up Fifth Avenue on March 16. The week […]

Irish Repertory Theatre Hosts 2024 Golf Tournament
The Irish Repertory Theatre will host its annual golf tournament on Monday, May 6. Join supporters of the Irish Repertory Theatre for a day at Bayonne Golf Club, one of the region’s finest private courses with stunning views of the New York skyline. Just a quick ferry ride from Manhattan, the course is an ode […]

Philly’s IABCN Looks Forward to St. Patrick’s Day Events
THE Irish American Business Chamber & Network (IABCN), based in Philadelphia, is looking forward to a wonderful day for Philadelphia’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. You can walk alongside our double-decker bus, or hop on for a rest. All are welcome – bring your family & friends! This year we are excited to march along […]