The Ireland Parish Band of Holyoke joins us to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the ICC on Monday, March 17 from 6–9 pm. Ben Lavelle and Matt McAndrew combine Irish music and family in this favorite local band. We strongly suggest making a reservation if you would like a table for dinner this evening – please call 413-342-4358. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music. Thanks to our Business Sponsors.

Ireland Parish

The Al MacKay Band closes out our St. Patrick’s week with live Irish music at the ICC on Saturday, March 22 from 5–8 pm (note time change). Al MacKay on the button box accordion and Jim MacKay on guitar play Irish and Scottish jigs, reels, waltzes and your favorites for a St. Patrick’s celebration. If you would like dinner reservations, please call 413-342-4358. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music. Thanks to our Business Sponsors.

Al MacKay Band

Join us in the ICC’s Trinity Pub for a weekly seisiún. This traditional Irish session features talented musicians led by Ellen Redman and guest hosts each week. Every Wednesday from 6:30–9:00 pm. It is an enjoyable, authentic Irish pub evening to spend with friends and family of all ages. If you would like a dinner reservation, please call the pub directly at 413-342-4358. You are welcome to join us just for drinks or the “craic” as well. This evening is open to the public.

Trad Irish Session

On February 26, we are excited to welcome guest host John Nolan on accordion to our weekly session! John played in the group The Big Wheel with fiddler Pat Keogh, and later made a duet recording with Pat. In 1982, he returned from Listowel as the first American senior All-Ireland button accordion champion.

The ICC’s traditional Irish session in the Trinity Pub features talented musicians led by Ellen Redman and guest hosts each week from 6:30–9:00 pm. It is an enjoyable, authentic Irish pub evening to spend with friends and family of all ages. If you would like a dinner reservation, please call the pub directly at 413-342-4358. You are welcome to join us just for drinks or the “craic” as well. This evening is open to the public.

About John Nolan
John Nolan’s introduction to the world of accordions began with his father’s Baldoni/Bartoli D/C# 2 Row Button Accordion. John was later introduced to Aldo Mencaccini of Bell Accordion, the master craftsman, tuner, technician, and mentor. Their valuable time together put John on the path to tuning, repairing, and complete servicing of accordions and the eventual establishing of his Buttons & Bellows shop. In the mid 1990’s John teamed up with another close friend, Jim Coogan, to introduce “The Boxeen” line of accordions.

John Nolan Guest Host

Last Night’s Fun plays live Irish music at the ICC on Friday, March 21 from 6–9 pm. If you would like dinner reservations, please call 413-342-4358. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music. Last Night’s Fun features Seán Burke on mandolin, Irish bouzouki and vocals, David Clopp on Irish bouzouki, guitar and vocals and Ellen Redman, Irish flute, whistles and concertina. As members of bands such as Banish Misfortune, BlackSheep and Spancil Hill, they bring decades worth of songs and tunes to audiences throughout western New England. Thanks to our Business Sponsors.

Last Night's Fun

Billy Eagan plays live Irish music at the ICC on Saturday, February 1 from 6–9 pm. Please note that this is our St. Brigid’s Raffle Drawing night and Billy will take a break at 7 pm for the ticket drawing festivities. If you would like dinner reservations, please call 413-342-4358. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music. Billy has been playing for over 20 years, from Boston to New York. He was the founding member of the Rising Band. Tonight he’ll be playing your Irish Pub favorites, keeping the Irish culture alive and well! Thanks to our Business Sponsors.