Congratulations to Luke Hands, the winner of our Halloween Cocktail Contest! “Eve’s Downfall” will be available at the Trinity Pub this week, October 26–30. Thanks to all who submitted entries – our taste testers had a tough decision.
Ingredients: maple syrup, Jameson whiskey, apple cider, lemon juice, egg white, bitters, allspice dram. Blended until cold and frothy. Garnished with cinnamon sugar rim, apple, and cinnamon stick.
The Irish Cultural Center is linking up with Irish historian, Sean Murphy, to introduce our community to live, weekly online Irish history courses. Sean presents two monthly topics, divided into four-week modules. Courses are presented on Zoom. Each student will receive an electronic copy of each presentation.
The first topic is a general history of Ireland from ancient times to the present day. The course module for November 2022 is Northern Ireland / Six Counties 1937–1972. Takes place on Thursdays, November 3, 10, 17, and December 1 from 7:30–9:00 pm. Download course flyer.
The second topic is a general history of each of the thirty two counties in Ireland. Featured in November 2022 is County Monaghan. Takes place on Thursdays, November 3, 10, 17, and December 1 from 6:00–7:30 pm. Download course flyer.
To Enroll
The enrollment fee is $90 for each four-week course. Please contact Sean directly for information or to enroll in his course(s) – send an email to seanmurphy630@gmail.com or call 508-790-0438.
About Sean Murphy
Sean Murphy was born in Dublin and came to live on Cape Cod in 2005. He has a passion for his homeland and loves to share his knowledge and interest about his heritage through classes, workshops and conversation. He is a teacher of Irish history, music, and dance.
The Trinity Pub is looking for the perfect cocktail special to add to our menu the week before Halloween. Polish up your mixology skills and let us know your favorite spooky fall drink. We will accept submissions from now through Friday, October 21. Our staff and taste testers will choose the winning drink, which will be offered at the Trinity Pub October 26–30. The winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to the Irish House Restaurant, plus bragging rights and credit on our menu.
To submit your cocktail, send us an email at icctrinitypub@gmail.com with the subject line “Halloween Cocktail.” Be sure to include your name, and all the ingredients and measurements needed.
Celebrate Halloween at the Irish Cultural Center! Stop by on Saturday, October 29 from 12–3 pm for a fun, free, family-friendly open house.
Costumes are encouraged! We will have fun activities and treats all afternoon. Irish Fulbright teacher Emer Maguire will tell stories, teach Halloween-themed Irish words, and present info on the origins of “Samhain” in Ireland. We will have supervised Halloween craft projects and games. Plus, there will be apple cider and Halloween treats for the kids.
The Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub will be open to purchase food and drinks, including a special Halloween cocktail. We encourage you to make a reservation if you would like to join us for food – please call 413-342-4358.
The Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub is hiring! We are urgently looking to add servers and cooks to our team. MUST have reliable transportation. Please contact Assistant General Manager Carley Akalis for all the details if you or someone you know is interested. Call 413-342-4358 or email icctrinitypub@gmail.com.
The Irish Cultural Center is linking up with Irish historian, Sean Murphy, to introduce our community to live, weekly online Irish history courses. Sean presents two monthly topics, divided into four-week modules. Courses are presented on Zoom. Each student will receive an electronic copy of each presentation.
The first topic is a general history of Ireland from ancient times to the present day. The course module for October 2022 is Eire/Republic of Ireland 1937–1972. Takes place on Thursdays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 7:30–9:00 pm. Download course flyer.
The second topic is a general history of each of the thirty two counties in Ireland. Featured in October 2022 is County Louth. Takes place on Thursdays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 6:00–7:30 pm. Download course flyer.
To Enroll
The enrollment fee is $90 for each four-week course. Please contact Sean directly for information or to enroll in his course(s) – send an email to seanmurphy630@gmail.com or call 508-790-0438.
About Sean Murphy
Sean Murphy was born in Dublin and came to live on Cape Cod in 2005. He has a passion for his homeland and loves to share his knowledge and interest about his heritage through classes, workshops and conversation. He is a teacher of Irish history, music, and dance.
The Dingle Peninsula comes to The Big E for the 22nd year as Irish vendors, artisans, heritage experts and hoteliers establish a traditional Irish Dingle Peninsula Showcase in the Young Building. The Irish Cultural Center is taking part, offering information on the ICC, our Ireland tours, and selling our St. Brigid raffle tickets.
“Returning after an absence of two years, due to the global pandemic, we invite Big E visitors to visit the Irish Dingle Peninsula Showcase in the Young Building if they are planning a trip to Ireland or would like to visit Ireland someday, or are in need of a gift or memento, and for corporate businesses that can also commission work done by any of the artisans,” said Caroline Boland of Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance. Visit the Dingle Showcase website for more info on the exhibitors.
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On September 12, 2022, board members of the Irish Cultural Center visited Fan Pier in Boston to attend an Irish Community Reception aboard visiting Naval Ship the L.É. James Joyce, hosted by the Consulate General of Ireland/Boston. We were honored to meet with other Irish cultural groups and with Geraldine Byrne Nason, newly arrived Ambassador of Ireland to the United States. Special thanks to Lieutenant Commander Donnchadh Cahalane and Ireland’s Consul General to New England, Dr Laoise Moore, for the invitation.
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The ICC held its first annual Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day on September 8, 2022. Thanks to our hosting partner, the St. Patrick’s Committee of West Springfield, plus Ellen Redman, John Tabb and the Irish session, the Cassin Academy of Irish Dance, the Black Rose Academy of Irish Dance, The Blaney Brothers, the North Elm Butcher Block, the Trinity Pub staff, our committee and volunteers, and all who came to enjoy this event!
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The Irish Cultural Center is linking up with Irish historian, Sean Murphy, to introduce our community to live, weekly online Irish history courses. Sean presents two monthly topics, divided into four-week modules. Courses are presented on Zoom. Each student will receive an electronic copy of each presentation.
The first topic is a general history of Ireland from ancient times to the present day. The course module for September 2022 is Northern Ireland/6-Counties: 1921–1939. Takes place on Thursdays, September 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 7:30–9:00 pm. Download course flyer.
The second topic is a general history of each of the thirty two counties in Ireland. Featured in September 2022 is County Limerick. Takes place on Thursdays, September 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 6:00–7:30 pm. Download course flyer.
To Enroll
The enrollment fee is $90 for each four-week course. Please contact Sean directly for information or to enroll in his course(s) – send an email to seanmurphy630@gmail.com or call 508-790-0438.
About Sean Murphy
Sean Murphy was born in Dublin and came to live on Cape Cod in 2005. He has a passion for his homeland and loves to share his knowledge and interest about his heritage through classes, workshops and conversation. He is a teacher of Irish history, music, and dance.