The Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library are home to events and programs for visitors of all ages.
Our annual events have become traditions in the local Irish community, and our programs and special one time activities bring excitement to every calendar year.
Whether you are interested in learning the Irish Language, rowing a Currach, delving into Irish literature, playing in our Academy Band, or learning more about your family history, the Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library will have an event or program available for everyone in the Arizona Irish Community.
About our Community:
Our Community is you! We come from all places and generations, backgrounds and interests. The census estimates 10% of our great state has an Irish relative in their family tree and that 12% have Celtic roots, and an even greater number have an interest in things that are Irish. If you fit any of those segments you are the Irish Community! Come and join us and celebrate all our community has to offer!
| Date | Event | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10/18 - 11/17/18 | Academy of Irish and Celtic Studies New Term | Phoenix, AZ | Irish Cultural Center |
| Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. The Academy of Irish and Celtic Studies offers a variety of lessons and classes taught by highly talented Teaching Artists, who bring many years of training and experience to their fields of study. More information | |||
| 09/22/18 | Genealogy Workshop | Phoenix, AZ | Norton Room |
| Time: 10:30am. Admission: $15 Members, $20 Non-Members. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Taught by Miles Davenport. The workshop will demonstrate how to find birth, marriage, and death records utilizing online sources containing both indexes and images of original records. Register More information | |||
| 09/22/18 | On the Druids Lecture Series | Phoenix, AZ | Irish Cultural Center |
| Time: 2:00pm. Admission: Members: $15, Non-Members: $18. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Lecture #1: September 22, 2018. “The Good, The Bad, and The Malarky!” Register More information | |||
| 09/29/18 | Book Discussion Group | Phoenix, AZ | Norton Room |
| Time: 10:30am. Admission: FREE. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Colum McCann, “TransAtlantic” (novel, 2013) More information | |||
| 10/06/18 | Family Story Hour | Phoenix, AZ | Castle Keep, in the McClelland Library |
| Time: 10:30am. Admission: FREE. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. “Owl-Bat, Bat-owl” by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick “Jamie O’Rourke and the Pooka” by Tomie DePaola More information | |||
| 10/13/18 | Irish Celebration of Tea | Phoenix, AZ | Irish Cultural Center |
| Time: 1:30pm. Admission: Members: $22.50, Non-Members $25.00. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Come in to Loraine’s Parlor and find out all about the Irish Celebration of Tea. Register More information | |||
| 10/19/18 | Third Friday Ceili | Phoenix, AZ | The Great Hall |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $6.00, 1 Child Under 12 free with a paid adult. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Run by Jim/Anne Daugherty, Usual band: De Mairt Ceol. Come early for newcomer lesson. Workshop lessons available by RSVP only. More information | |||
| 10/20/18 | Anam Cara Awards Gala | Phoenix, AZ | The Great Hall |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $150 General Public, $125 for ICLF Members. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Doors open at 5pm for Cocktail Hour and Silent Auction Previews. Dinner served at 6:30 More information | |||
| 10/27/18 | Book Discussion Group | Phoenix, AZ | Norton Room |
| Time: 10:30am. Admission: FREE. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. William Trevor, “Felicia’s Journey” (novel,1994) More information | |||
| 10/27/18 | On the Druids Lecture Series | Phoenix, AZ | Irish Cultural Center |
| Time: 2:00pm. Admission: Members: $15, Non-Members: $18. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Lecture #2: “The Celtic Seat of the Soul – The Head!” Register More information | |||
| 11/03/18 | Family Story Hour | Phoenix, AZ | Castle Keep, in the McClelland Library |
| Time: 10:30am. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. “This Moose Belongs to Me” by Oliver Jeffers “The President’s Glasses” by Peter Donnelly | |||
| 11/16/18 | Third Friday Ceili | Phoenix, AZ | The Great Hall |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $6.00, 1 Child Under 12 free with a paid adult. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Run by Jim/Anne Daugherty, Usual band: De Mairt Ceol. Come early for newcomer lesson. Workshop lessons available by RSVP only. More information | |||
| 11/17/18 | Genealogy Workshop | Phoenix, AZ | Norton Room |
| Time: 10:30am. Admission: $15 Members, $20 Non-Members. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Taught by Miles Davenport. This workshop will acquaint participants with the basic genealogical process along with goal-setting, research source selection and documentation requirements. More information | |||
| 11/17/18 | Irish Celebration of Tea | Phoenix, AZ | Irish Cultural Center |
| Time: 1:30pm. Admission: Members: $22.50, Non-Members $25.00. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Come in to Loraine’s Parlor and find out all about the Irish Celebration of Tea. Register More information | |||
| 11/24/18 | On the Druids Lecture Series | Phoenix, AZ | Irish Cultural Center |
| Time: 2:00pm. Admission: Members: $15, Non-Members: $18. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Lecture #3: “Sacred Food Traditions of the Indo-Europeans” Register More information | |||
| 12/01/18 | Book Discussion Group | Phoenix, AZ | Norton Room |
| Time: 10:30am. Admission: FREE. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Flann O’Brien, “At Swim Two Birds” (novel, 1951) More information | |||
| 12/01/18 | Family Story Hour | Phoenix, AZ | Castle Keep, in the McClelland Library |
| Time: 10:30am. Admission: FREE. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. “The Twelve Days of Christmas” illustrated by John O’Brien “Angela and the Baby Jesus” by Frank McCourt, illustrated by Raul Colon More information | |||
| 12/08/18 | Annual Christmas at the Castle Celebration | Phoenix, AZ | Irish Cultural Center |
| Time: 6:00pm. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Join us for our fourth annual “Christmas at the Castle” at the Irish Cultural Center & McClelland Library. This magical family-friendly event features live performances, wonderful food, fun games, photos with Santa, storytime with Mrs. Claus, the affiliate Christmas Tree contest, a cash bar, and holiday cheer! Guests will also enjoy a hot cocoa bar, cookie decorating, holiday crafts, and face painting! Register More information | |||
| 12/14/18 | Third Friday Ceili | Phoenix, AZ | The Great Hall |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $6.00, 1 Child Under 12 free with a paid adult. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Run by Jim/Anne Daugherty, Usual band: De Mairt Ceol. Come early for newcomer lesson. Workshop lessons available by RSVP only. More information | |||
| 12/15/18 | Irish Celebration of Tea | Phoenix, AZ | Irish Cultural Center |
| Time: 1:30pm. Admission: Members: $22.50, Non-Members $25.00. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Come in to Loraine’s Parlor and find out all about the Irish Celebration of Tea. Register More information | |||
| 12/21/18 | Annual Winter Solstice Celebration | Phoenix, AZ | Irish Cultural Center |
| Time: 4:00pm. Admission: $5.00 adults, children 12 & Under FREE. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Come be part of our annual Winter Solstice Celebration. Solstice marks the longest night of the year when the sun is at its lowest elevation in the sky. The return of the sun from its most southern position on the horizon has always been of great ceremonial significance, in addition to serving as a celestial clock. Here in Phoenix the annual winter solstice begins at 5:15 with poetry, music and crafts. The Grove of the Rising Phoenix will be performing a Druid ritual. Tickets available at the door! More information | |||
| 01/18/19 | Third Friday Ceili | Phoenix, AZ | The Great Hall |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $6.00, 1 Child Under 12 free with a paid adult. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Run by Jim/Anne Daugherty, Usual band: De Mairt Ceol. Come early for newcomer lesson. Workshop lessons available by RSVP only. More information | |||
| 01/20/19 | Winter Tea | Phoenix, AZ | The Great Hall |
| Time: 3:00pm. Admission: Members $18, Non-Members $20, At the Door $30. Children 10 & Under free (with rsvp). Box office: 6022580109. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. UPDATE: Our Fall Tea has moved to spring! Come and join us for an afternoon filled with delicious food, including a variety of sandwiches, scones, cakes, soda bread and, of course, tea. There will also be entertainment, games, drawings, music and dancing. Celebrate the start of cool Autumn days. Register | |||
| 01/26/19 | Book Discussion Group | Phoenix, AZ | Norton Room |
| Time: 10:30am. Admission: FREE. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Angela Bourke, “The Burning of Bridget Cleary” (narrative based on historical case, 1999) More information | |||
| 01/26/19 | On the Druids Lecture Series | Phoenix, AZ | Irish Cultural Center |
| Time: 2:00pm. Admission: Members: $15, Non-Members: $18. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Lecture #4: “Poet, Healer, Smith – Brigid of Many Names” Register More information | |||
| 02/15/19 | Third Friday Ceili | Phoenix, AZ | The Great Hall |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $6.00, 1 Child Under 12 free with a paid adult. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Run by Jim/Anne Daugherty, Usual band: De Mairt Ceol. Come early for newcomer lesson. Workshop lessons available by RSVP only. More information | |||
| 02/23/19 | Book Discussion Group | Phoenix, AZ | Norton Room |
| Time: 10:30am. Admission: FREE. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Sebastian Barry, “The Whereabouts of Eneas McNulty” (novel,1998) More information | |||
| 02/23/19 | On the Druids Lecture Series | Phoenix, AZ | Irish Cultural Center |
| Time: 2:00pm. Admission: Members: $15, Non-Members: $18. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Lecture #5: “The Indo-European Language Tree” Register More information | |||
| 03/06/19 | On the Druids Lecture Series | Phoenix, AZ | Irish Cultural Center |
| Time: 2:00pm. Admission: Members: $15, Non-Members: $18. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Lecture #6: “The Ogham” Register More information | |||
| 03/15/19 | Third Friday Ceili | Phoenix, AZ | The Great Hall |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $6.00, 1 Child Under 12 free with a paid adult. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Run by Jim/Anne Daugherty, Usual band: De Mairt Ceol. Come early for newcomer lesson. Workshop lessons available by RSVP only. More information | |||
| 03/30/19 | Book Discussion Group | Phoenix, AZ | Norton Room |
| Time: 10:30am. Admission: FREE. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Alice McDermott, “The Ninth Hour” (novel, 2017) More information | |||
| 04/19/19 | Third Friday Ceili | Phoenix, AZ | The Great Hall |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $6.00, 1 Child Under 12 free with a paid adult. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Run by Jim/Anne Daugherty, Usual band: De Mairt Ceol. Come early for newcomer lesson. Workshop lessons available by RSVP only. More information | |||
| 04/27/19 | Book Discussion Group | Phoenix, AZ | Norton Room |
| Time: 10:30am. Admission: FREE. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. John Banville, “The Sea” (novel, 2005) More information | |||
| 04/27/19 | On the Druids Lecture Series | Phoenix, AZ | Irish Cultural Center |
| Time: 2:00pm. Admission: Members: $15, Non-Members: $18. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Lecture #7: “The Battle of Clontarf” Register More information | |||
| 05/17/19 | Third Friday Ceili | Phoenix, AZ | The Great Hall |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $6.00, 1 Child Under 12 free with a paid adult. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Run by Jim/Anne Daugherty, Usual band: De Mairt Ceol. Come early for newcomer lesson. Workshop lessons available by RSVP only. More information | |||
| 05/25/19 | On the Druids Lecture Series | Phoenix, AZ | Irish Cultural Center |
| Time: 2:00pm. Admission: Members: $15, Non-Members: $18. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Lecture #8: “Modern Druidism” Register More information | |||
| 06/21/19 | Third Friday Ceili | Phoenix, AZ | The Great Hall |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $6.00, 1 Child Under 12 free with a paid adult. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Run by Jim/Anne Daugherty, Usual band: De Mairt Ceol. Come early for newcomer lesson. Workshop lessons available by RSVP only. More information | |||
| 07/19/19 | Third Friday Ceili | Phoenix, AZ | The Great Hall |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $6.00, 1 Child Under 12 free with a paid adult. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Run by Jim/Anne Daugherty, Usual band: De Mairt Ceol. Come early for newcomer lesson. Workshop lessons available by RSVP only. More information | |||
| 08/16/19 | Third Friday Ceili | Phoenix, AZ | The Great Hall |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $6.00, 1 Child Under 12 free with a paid adult. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Run by Jim/Anne Daugherty, Usual band: De Mairt Ceol. Come early for newcomer lesson. Workshop lessons available by RSVP only. More information | |||
| 09/20/19 | Third Friday Ceili | Phoenix, AZ | The Great Hall |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $6.00, 1 Child Under 12 free with a paid adult. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Run by Jim/Anne Daugherty, Usual band: De Mairt Ceol. Come early for newcomer lesson. Workshop lessons available by RSVP only. More information | |||
| 10/18/19 | Third Friday Ceili | Phoenix, AZ | The Great Hall |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $6.00, 1 Child Under 12 free with a paid adult. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Run by Jim/Anne Daugherty, Usual band: De Mairt Ceol. Come early for newcomer lesson. Workshop lessons available by RSVP only. More information | |||
| 11/15/19 | Third Friday Ceili | Phoenix, AZ | The Great Hall |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $6.00, 1 Child Under 12 free with a paid adult. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Run by Jim/Anne Daugherty, Usual band: De Mairt Ceol. Come early for newcomer lesson. Workshop lessons available by RSVP only. More information | |||
| 12/20/19 | Third Friday Ceili | Phoenix, AZ | The Great Hall |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $6.00, 1 Child Under 12 free with a paid adult. Address: 1106 N. Central Avenue. Venue phone: 602.258.0109. Run by Jim/Anne Daugherty, Usual band: De Mairt Ceol. Come early for newcomer lesson. Workshop lessons available by RSVP only. More information | |||
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