Grand Ol’ Irish Month 2025

March, the greenest time in the desert!

See below all the amazing programs and offerings coming out of the Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library
for March 2025, there is something for everyone!

Corks and Clovers – An Arizona Wine Event

March 1st 2025 from 2pm – 6:30pm

Kick of Arizona Wine Month and St. Patrick’s Month by joining us for our first ever “Corks and Clovers – an Arizona Wine event” for an afternoon of exploration and enjoyment of local Arizona wines and the history of hour Arizona wines came to be. Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of wine, this event promises an educational and sensory experience you won’t forget.

Visit the booths of local Arizona winemakes as they guide you through a tasting of the exceptional selection of wines, offering insightful commentary and context behind each one. Coupled with a compelling lecture on the art of Arizona wines, this event is the perfect opportunity to broaden your knowledge and palate. Tastings will be available throughout the entire day, even during lecture and live music.

General Admission Ticket – $50
Non Drinker Ticket – $10

2025 Ulster Historical Foundation Seminar Tour

Thursday March 6th 4:30pm-8:30pm and
Friday March 7 8:30am-12:30pm

Join experts Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt to learn how to get the most out of Irish resources and records, gain strategies for breaking down brick walls, and grasp important historical context that may help fill in gaps in your research. Different topics on Irish and Scots-Irish research will be presented each day. Attend one or both days.

$60 single day for members; $100 two day for members
$70 single day for non-members; $120 two day for non-members

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David Geaney & The Irish Lads

March 9th, doors open at 4pm,
showtime from 4:30pm-6pm with intermission

Join David Geaney and The Irish Lads as they take you on an evolution of Irish music and dance, from the old traditions and customs of old Ireland, right up to our modern day interpretation.

Geaney hails from the beautiful town of Dingle in the South West of Ireland, is a 27 year old dancer who regularly works in his family’s famous bar, The Dingle Pub, but his main passion is dance.
After being told he was too young for football and watching his older sister Susie win a medal at a local dance competition, David decided he wanted a medal too – and began dancing! After dancing for nearly 20 years, not much has changed, but
he does have five World Championship titles to his name, a Broadway appearance and several TV appearances including the finals of Britain’s Got Talent under his belt.

With an amazing cast featuring some of Ireland’s top musicians & dancers, this show is not one to miss!

Get Your Tickets

General Admission Ticket – $40
ICLF Member – $30

Story Time at Phoenix Public Library

March 13th, 10am-11am

Join us for tales and crafts for this special event is just in time for St. Patrick’s Day (the “greenest” day in the desert) and introduces caregivers and children to Irish authors, stories and traditions in a fun and interactive way.

We will be taking our story time over the Phoenix Public Library, right across Central Avenue for fun with books, songs, and St. Patrick’s Day crafts and activities

Wear green if you’d like to, but your favorite color will do, too. 

We hope to see you there!

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Phoenix St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Faire

Saturday March 15th

The 42nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Phoenix, AZ is scheduled for March 15th, 2025 at 10am. The Parade takes place in Downtown Phoenix. The route goes down 3rd street from Oak St. to Margaret T Hance Park.

The Phoenix St Patrick’s Day Faire will be back on March 15th, 2025 at Hance Park. Enjoy Irish Music, Irish step dancing, Bagpipers, Irish Clubs, and community.

Learn More and Get Tickets

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Monday March 17th

Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library

Story Hour

St. Patrick’s Day happenings

FREE access to the Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library campus from 10am – 5pm.

ALL DAY in the Irish Cottage test your tea tasting skills and see if you can blind taste teas and tell which is which!

Family Story Hour in the Castle Keep from 10:30am – 11:30am.

Enjoy Irish cooking demonstations throughout the day from 11:30am – 2:30pm.

LIVE MUSIC from 1pm – 3pm

Catch a picture with the Irish Wolfhounds roaming the campus from 1pm – 3pm!

Learn about the interesting traditions of an Irish Wake with an interactive demonstration from 3:30pm – 4:30pm.

Campus closes at 5pm

Irish whiskey tasting class at 6pm – ticketed event. 

Whiskey Class

Coming soon

 

Irish Hertiage Celebration with the Arizona Rattlers

Sunday March 30th at 3:05pm

The Arizona Rattlers are proud to welcome the Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library to Desert Diamond Arena on Sunday, March 30th for our home opener and banner ceremony! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at the arena as your 2024 IFL champions take on the Tucson Sugar Skulls! This Special Event ticket package includes a ticket to the game and an exclusive co-branded Rattlers Irish Heritage hat. Also, for every ticket purchased $5 will go back to the Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library!

 

Deadline to GET A HAT included in you ticket purchase is February 24th.
Tickets without hat included will still be available after February 24th until March 29th.

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Don't Miss Out

$31-$36 per person based on seat selection