The ICC’s Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub now has a special theme offering every night, at a great price! Come join us, and enjoy new tempting comfort food every night. Make it the perfect night out with family and friends, with our cozy atmosphere and Irish hospitality.

Tuesday – Meat and Potatoes – $10
Steak or chicken baked stout pie, with mashed potato, vegetables and flaky pastry crust
Plus a traditional Irish music seisiún from 7:00 – 9:30 pm. More info.

Wednesday – Appy Hour from 4:00 – 6:00 pm – $5 each
Potato Skins / Colcannon Flat Bread / Chicken Gyons / Bangers and Chips

Thursday – Burger Night – $5
Grilled quarter-pounder cheese burger, mushroom burger, or bacon burger, with lettuce, tomato, pickles; add French fries for $1

Friday – Fish Fry Fish and Chips – $15
Beer battered cod, with French fries, Chef CJ’s clam chowder and an ice cream sundae

Saturday – Prefix 4 Course Meal – $20
Bread, soup or salad, any entrée or sandwich, and an ice cream sundae

Sunday – Big Roast Dinner – $15
Chef CJ’s roast beef with gravy, soup or salad, and an ice cream sundae

The Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub Hours:
Monday – closed
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday – Pub: 4 – 10 pm / Kitchen: 4 – 9 pm
Friday – Pub: 2 – 11 pm / Kitchen: 4 – 10 pm
Saturday – Pub: 2 – 11 pm / Kitchen: 4 – 10 pm
Sunday – Pub: 2 – 9 pm / Kitchen: 4 – 8 pm

Located at the Irish Cultural Center, 429 Morgan Road in West Springfield, MA

Manager Sheri Hannifan
Questions or reservations: 413-342-4358
icctrinitypub@gmail.com
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The Irish Cultural Center’s new location at 429 Morgan Road in West Springfield, MA opened in early March 2017. An open house period is currently ongoing to invite the community to visit the facility, including the new Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub.

Managed by the professionals at the Log Cabin/Delaney House, the restaurant includes a handcrafted bar with custom woodwork, bar and table seating, fireplace and snug. An additional function room for smaller events is available for rental. A full menu of comfort food including starters, sandwiches, entrées and specials is served in the cozy atmosphere of a Dublin pub.

A weekly traditional Irish music seisiún is now running in the pub on Tuesday nights from 7:00 – 9:30 pm, with well-known musicians John Tabb, Ellen Redman and friends. On May 19 at 7:00 pm, Irish folk singer Pat Kelleher will perform in the pub. Reservations are strongly recommended for dinner during these events – please call the restaurant at 413-342-4358.

The open house period is planned to last for several months. The ICC encourages the public to visit, learn more about its mission, and consider becoming Patrons. Access to the restaurant and pub will eventually be limited to ICC Patrons and guests, necessitated by the residential location and city zoning. As always, the public is encouraged to attend ICC events, including concerts, lectures, and exhibits at our future library and museum. Community outreach and education is a vital part of the ICC’s mission, and will continue with programs such as Celtic Adventures for Kids this summer. The ICC office is open to visitors for information.

ICC President, Sean Cahillane, says “Our strategic planning goals call for growth and expanded outreach, and we seek to serve a wider audience throughout Western New England with enhanced educational, cultural and musical offerings. Our new home will provide the ICC with new, larger and better facilities thus allowing Patrons to gather in, and enjoy our Irish cultural offerings.” Renovations are still ongoing, with additional stages planned that include a library and museum, performance hall, patio and nature trail.

The public is encouraged to visit and learn more about the ICC’s mission and future plans. More information about the restaurant, menu, hours, and becoming a Patron.

Irish House Restaurant and Pub

Please join the ICC for a special event, An Introduction to Irish Drama, given by Anna Ní Choirbín. Anna is the current Irish Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant at Elms College. Her talk will be Thursday, April 20 at 7:00 pm in the Alumnae Library theater at Elms College. This event is free and open to the public.

This presentation will detail a very short history of Irish drama, focusing on Irish language drama in particular from the establishment of the Freestate on. Anna will refer to four specific aspects of drama: playwrights, competitions, dramatic societies and the plays that were performed in theaters. She will also briefly detail the social context in which Irish language drama was being written and performed and the impact this had on modern Irish language literature.

 

The Irish Cultural Center of Western New England will hold its sixteenth Lá na Gaeilge (Irish Language Day) on Saturday, May 6, 2017 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, to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of this vital component of Irish culture. The program consists of two classes available at four levels: a beginner’s class, a class for those who have an introductory knowledge of Irish, an intermediate-level class and a class for advanced learners. Download a registration form.

As well as formal classes, Lá na Gaeilge consists of workshops (singing, céilí dancing, film), and cómhrás (opportunities for conversation and dialog at the learner’s appropriate level).  A lecture, Introduction to Cross-Quarter Days, will be given by Karen Conneely. A native of County Galway, Karen has taught Irish from elementary to post-graduate level. Since her move from Ireland to Massachusetts in 2015 she has been sharing her love of the language through her classes with Cumann na Gaeilge i mBoston. Also participating will be Anna Ní Choirbín, this year’s Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant at Elms College. Lá na Gaeilge concludes in a seisiún with an opportunity for participants to display their musical talents, and all are encouraged to bring their instruments and voices.

Lá na Gaeilge begins with registration at 8:30 am and concludes at about 5:00 pm. The cost is $50 per person, and $45 for ICC Patrons. The cost for college-age and under students is $15. The price includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Lá na Gaeilge is a unique opportunity to encourage and promote Irish language learning at all levels. Registrations are due by April 26please download a registration form. For further information contact the ICC office at 413-333-4951 or email at irishcenterwne@gmail.com.

Irish Language Day

Searson

The ICC is excited to welcome back the Celtic roots group Searson, known for their own original music from Canada’s Ottawa Valley, mixed with Celtic, East Coast, and Scottish. Searson is acclaimed for “Giving Canada’s old time sounds a renewal into modern roots…seamlessly blending spirited fiddling, energetic dancing and gorgeous harmonies.”

Proceeds from the show will benefit the ongoing renovation of the Irish Cultural Center’s library and museum.

Searson will perform on Sunday, April 30 at 4:00 pm at the Holyoke Elks Lodge, 250 Whitney Ave, Holyoke, MA. Doors open at 3:00 pm. Cash bar is available.

Tickets are general admission, table seating. Cost is $20 for ICC Patrons, $23 for general public, $25 at the door. Tickets are available online or by calling the Irish Cultural Center at 413-333-4951. Don’t miss the chance to see Searson in a rare New England show!

Receive a 10% off coupon for the ICC’s new Irish House Restaurant with each ticket.


THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Green Sponsor: Congressman Richard Neal


About Searson
The sisters perform on a variety of instruments, including Colleen Searson on fiddle and vocals, and Erin Searson on piano, tenor guitar and vocals. Joining the group are Danno O’Shea on drums and percussion, and Fraser Gauthier on bass and acoustic guitar.

In the past 10 years, Searson has performed throughout the world. They are currently is touring in support of their eighth studio album, Stars Above the Farm. “The most satisfying part of performing live is seeing our fans singing along to songs that we’ve written and requesting fiddle tunes that we wrote.” Erin says, “There’s nothing better than seeing the audience emotionally involved in your live show.” Learn more about these dynamic performers and listen to tracks from Stars Above the Farm.

All sales are final. Refunds are given ONLY in the event of cancellation by performers.

Pass on the Heritage | July 24 –28, 2017 | Download a registration form.

Celtic Adventures for Kids is a week-long program designed to give children in Grades 1 through 9 an introduction to the richness of Irish culture, through the auspices of the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England and Elms College. Space is limited. Sign up early!

Daily Activities Include:
– Irish language
– Irish dance
– Irish music
– Arts & crafts
– Storytelling/literature
– Games

What to bring: Sneakers with non-marking soles; soft dance shoes if your child has them; swimsuit and towel; lunch (optional: money to purchase snacks.) The Maguire Center swimming pool will be available for the children to use daily during the week; lifeguard is on duty.

The program is in session from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Participants should be dropped off between 8:45 and 9:00 am at the Maguire Center at Elms College. Pick up is promptly at 3:00 pm at the Maguire Center.

WHEN: Monday, July 24 to Friday, July 28, 2017
WHERE: The Maguire Center at Elms College, Chicopee, MA
COST: $200 per child; $20 discount for Irish Cultural Center Patrons; $20 discount for each additional child from the same family
NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT: $50 with registration due ASAP
BALANCE DUE BY JULY 7, 2017

Download a registration form.

Celtic Adventures for Kids

We are pleased to announce the opening date at our new location at 429 Morgan Road in West Springfield, MA. An open house period will begin on Friday, March 10, to invite our Patrons and the community to visit our new facility, including new office space, restaurant and traditional Irish pub.

Hours:
Monday – closed
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday – Pub: 4 – 10 pm / Kitchen: 4 – 9 pm
Friday – Pub: 2 – 11 pm / Kitchen: 4 – 10 pm
Saturday – Pub: 2 – 11 pm / Kitchen: 4 – 10 pm
Sunday – Pub: 2 – 10 pm / Kitchen: 4 – 8 pm

The new phone number for restaurant questions or reservations is 413-342-4358.

The new Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub is managed by the professionals at the Log Cabin / Delaney House, and includes a handcrafted bar with custom woodwork, bar and table seating, fireplace and snug. An additional meeting room has been created for smaller events. The restaurant will feature the Log Cabin / Delaney House’s exceptional quality of food and service, and will serve as a training ground for staff. A full menu including starters, sandwiches, entrées and specials will be served in the cozy atmosphere of a Dublin pub.

This opening is the culmination of two years of hard work, since the ICC signed a twenty-year lease with the City of West Springfield in 2015 for the former home of the Elks Lodge. An extensive amount of work has been completed, including the cleaning out of the building, electric work, new plumbing and heating systems, kitchen renovation, new flooring, painting, and work on the grounds including new sidewalks and railings. Renovations are still ongoing, with additional stages planned that include a library and museum, and a performance hall.

The open house is designed as an introduction to the new space and a transitional period for the ICC, and is planned to last several months into the spring. At that time, access to the restaurant and pub will be limited to active ICC Patrons and guests, necessitated by the residential location and city zoning. The ICC office will continue to be open to all visitors for information. As always, the public is encouraged to attend ICC events, including concerts, lectures, and exhibits at our future library and museum. Community outreach and education is a vital part of the ICC’s mission, and will continue with programs such as Celtic Adventures for Kids this summer.

ICC President, Sean Cahillane, says “Our strategic planning goals call for growth and expanded outreach, and we seek to serve a wider audience throughout Western New England with enhanced educational, cultural and musical offerings. Our new home will provide the ICC with new, larger and better facilities thus allowing Patrons to gather in, and enjoy our Irish cultural offerings.” We encourage you visit our new space, and learn more about the ICC’s mission and future plans.

Irish Cultural Center Restaurant and Pub

On February 24, 2017, the ICC hosted Fionnuala Quinlan, Consul General of Ireland in Boston, for a tour of our new building, along with city and state officials, members of our board of directors and friends of the ICC.

Visit our Facebook page for a full photo gallery and a sneak peak of the new restaurant, pub and office areas. There is work still to be done, but we will soon to be ready for our open house period. Stay tuned for more information!

Fionnuala Quinlan visit

Evening with the Irish Tenors
Join the Springfield Symphony Orchestra in a Celebration of Irish Culture with An Evening with The Irish Tenors, on Saturday, March 4, 7:30 pm. Don’t miss the pre-concert discussion led by Congressman Neal on the Easter Rising of 1916.

The Irish-American community in the Northeastern U.S. has an enduring sense of identity and solidarity, and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will not only commemorate the Irish experience, but provide a celebration of Irish tradition like no other with An Evening with The Irish Tenors, March 4 at 7:30 pm, supported by the Holyoke St. Patrick Day Parade Committee, an SSO community partner, and the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England, an SSO affiliate.

The world-renowned trio will be preceded by a keynote presentation by Congressman Richard Neal at 6:30 pm on the historical significance of the Easter Rising of 1916. This moving pre-concert program is dedicated to the 101st anniversary of the proclamation that established the Irish Republic.

At 7:30 pm, The Irish Tenors and the SSO take the stage at Symphony Hall for a two-hour heart-warming and toe-tapping performance that is sure to include some of the best-loved Irish folk songs, such as Whiskey in the Jar, Fields of Athenry, Grace, and those recognizable to people of all cultures, such as Danny Boy and Toora Loora/Irish Eyes are Smiling.

Anthony Kearns, Finabar Wright, and Ronan Tynan—The Irish Tenors— were first introduced to the world in 1998 in a PBS special—the first of five such specials. Since that inaugural performance, their masterful and moving treatments of Irish classics has endeared them to an international audience. Ten albums and countless world performances later, they continue to sell out concert halls around the world.

The evening provides an ideal opportunity to enjoy the best of Irish culture, including Irish step dancing performances by The Griffith Celtic Dance and a post-concert Meet-and-Greet in the Mahogany Room at Symphony Hall, where concertgoers can rub elbows with The Irish Tenors.

Concert tickets range from $35–$85 and great seats still are available in all seating areas by calling the SSO Box Office at 413-733-2291 or by logging on to springfieldsymphony.org.

House of HamillUPDATE: This show is SOLD OUT; tickets will not be sold at the door. Thank you for your support.

The Irish Cultural Center invites you to an afternoon of Irish fiddle and folk music with House of Hamill, the duo of Brian Buchanan (of Enter the Haggis), and Rose Baldino (of Burning Bridget Cleary). Their intimate, relaxed performances have been extremely popular, and will include trad Irish sets and songs, and new, original compositions.

House of Hamill will perform on Sunday, February 19 at 3:00 pm at the Collegian Court Restaurant, 89 Park Street in Chicopee, MA.

Tickets are sold out for this intimate event.

You may purchase food and drinks at the Collegian Court during the show. Parking is available in the Collegian Court lot, on street, and at the Center Street Chicopee Savings Bank, which is a short walk across the street to the restaurant. Please note the direction of one-way streets when planning your visit.

About House of Hamill

In 2014, Brian joined Rose onstage at the Folk Alliance conference in Kansas City. The two performed with virtually no rehearsal for over an hour, and their connection was powerful and immediate. A few months later Brian moved from Canada to Philadelphia, and as a tribute to the first tune Rose ever taught to Brian, House of Hamill was born.

Brian and Rose are both accomplished traditional fiddle players and classical violinists, and have over 25 years of writing and performance experience between them. Together, they write unusual new fiddle tunes while also breathing new life into traditional and contemporary songs. Both are confident and unique lead vocalists, and the blend of their two voices in harmony is hypnotic and irresistible.

Whether House of Hamill is covering one of their favorite songs in a new way or stomping through a set of original jigs and reels, their chemistry onstage is always engaging and often hilarious. You’ll leave with tired feet, a huge smile, and a new appreciation for the versatility of folk instruments in a modern context.

House of Hamill’s debut album, Wide Awake, is a collection of original songs and instrumentals spanning a diverse range of influences and styles.

All sales are final. Refunds are given ONLY in the event of cancellation by performers.