1916 Easter Rising Commemoration

109th Annual Commemoration of the 1916 Easter Rising

Saturday April 19, 2025
10am to 2:30pm, doors 9:30am.

What was the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland?
The 1916 Easter Rising was an armed insurrection staged by Irish republicans in Dublin during Easter Week in April 1916, aiming to establish an independent Irish Republic from British rule, though it was ultimately suppressed by the British Army. The Rising was led by figures like Patrick Pearse, Tom Clarke, and James Connolly, all prominent members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB) and other republican groups. Despite its military failure, the Easter Rising had a profound impact on Irish history, galvanizing support for Irish independence and contributing to the eventual establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. 

The Volunteers

Robert Nolan – Seanachie
Jim Daugherty – Seanachie and soda bread maker
Ellen Harrington – Soda bread maker
Scott Morrow – Sound

Donations Accepted

Join us along with some of your favorite AZIrish musicians and dancers to help commemorate one of the most momentus and crucial events in recent Irish history.

Featuring entertainment by; 

Brid Dower
Jerica Nicolaides
Shay Veno
Len Wood
Julia Kelly
Ceridwen McIlheny
AND
the 2025 Arizona Colleen Court

Pre Register

Free Event – Registration Required
Donations appreciated 

The Artists

Shay Veno is a musician and songwriter. He’s performed with bands such as The Clare Voyants, Idle Road, 30 Stone and The Big Fellahs.

Brid Dower has performed with a multitude of bands over the years, including Ashling and The Brid Dower Band. She is currently singing with, The Big Fellahs, since 2013. Singing has been Brid’s passion as long as she can remember.