OTHER THINGS GOING ON, IN OR AROUND, THE IRISH CENTER

Set dance scheduled for 7pm the first Friday of the Month in the fireside room. Learn Ceili Dancing with John Shields and Circle of Friends Dancers. This is for Adult classes. In addition, there are also Advanced Adult classes on Monday evenings at the center as well as beginner classes for Adults on Wednesday evening. See our calendar for times and dates.

The Cummins School of Dance Teaches Irish Dancing to children, at the Irish Center. They practice on Tuesday evenings. See their website for more information on the lessons provided. ____________________________________________________

The Philadelphia Ceili Group sponsors regular music and dance events on the last Friday of every month and much more [www.philadelphiaceiligroup.org]. ____________________________________________________

Another popular band that plays at the center is the Vince Gallagher Band. For more information about this band please contact Vince Gallagher at GallagherArdara@aol.com ____________________________________________________

You can't link to this online but maybe you can link your ears to "The Irish Hour" Sundays from 11:00 until noon on radio station WTMR 800AM, hosted by Vince Gallagher 610-220-4142

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A "Style" of fiddle playing which is common in County Donegal.Donegal Fiddler Website

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Some great irish music by the Emerald Pipers [www.emeraldpipers.com] ____________________________________________________

You can also enjoy some Swing Dance on a regular basis, see their website for more information [www.swingdance.org]. ____________________________________________________

And some Traditional Irish Dance [www.heritagedancefestival.com] www.heritagedancefestival.com ____________________________________________________

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