Community Event

The Irish Cultural Center of Western New England holds its 24th annual Lá na Gaeilge (Irish Language Day) on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The event will take place in Berchmans Hall at Elms College in Chicopee, MA. It is an opportunity for those with an interest in this ancient language, which is now enjoying a resurgence, t , ...

The ICC is proud to welcome Irish author Anne Madden for a special afternoon of storytelling, history, and community on Sunday, May 4. Visiting from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Anne will join us to discuss her debut historical novel, The Wilderness Way, and share insights from her fascinating career in journalism and en , ...

Join us in the ICC Book Club. We’ll enjoy good craic and delve into Irish and Irish-American literature, with guided discussion in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. This event is open to all, Patrons and the general public. Our meeting will take place on Thursday, May 8 from 5:30–6:30 pm. We will be reading The Wilderne , ...

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 10! The Irish Cultural Center presents the return of the our Celtic Music Festival. This free event will feature Billy Eagan and The Rising, plus the Celtic-influenced jam band Kilashandra, and our traditional Irish music session. Doors and the Trinity Pub bar open at 12 pm. Kitche , ...

The ICC invites you to a special evening with celebrated Irish fiddle player Gerry O’Connor, from County Louth. Unanimously considered a master fiddler by his peers, Gerry tours the world teaching and performing at festivals and prestigious venues, and with the iconic Irish Rovers. Gerry has performed and recorded with , ...