Edmonton Irish Sports & Social Society

After an amazing sold show in 2014, the Edmonton Irish Sports & Social Society is happy to announce that Byrne and Kelly will be back performing on Saturday, July 16, 2016. This promising event will include new, original music as well as your favourite Irish classics.

Doors at 6 PM
Concert at 8 PM to 10 PM

The Irish Centre will remain open  after the concert until last call.
General Admission/General Seating

Take a listen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B4XtDMcxG8

For tickets go to http://www.byrneandkelly.com/tour-dates

Their first two albums Acoustically Irish and Live in Australia received awards and hit number #1 in Billboard’s world album category, as well as on  iTunes, Amazon World Album and cdbaby.

In February 2016, Byrne and Kelly released their original album Echoes featuring songs that highlight their rich, Irish culture and experiences traveling the world playing music was released. Echoes immediately hit chart success and hit the #1 spot on the iTunes World Music chart, Billboard Top 5 World Album, #1 Amazon Traditional Folk and #1 Amazon Traditional British & Folk charts, Amazon Top 100 Album, and Google Play Top World Album.

Just a sample of some of the delicious potato bread for Heritage Days made by volunteers last year!

Do you have some spare time and love festivals?

Heritage Days is one of the biggest festivals in Edmonton and is attended by thousands of people from around the world.

Every year the Irish Centre calls out for volunteers to get involved and support ourIrish community. This year, we need another group of dedicated volunteers to make the Irish Pavilion a success!

Food preparation:

• Potato Pancakes (June 20-23; June 27-28)
• Soda Bread; Barm Braic; Scones (Mid July)
• Irish stew (July 23-28)

Pavilion:

• Set up / Take down
• Drivers
• Kitchen crew members (8 shifts over 3 days)
• Front end servers (8 shifts over 3 days)

You don’t need any special skills or experience. Maybe you want to learn how to make some traditional Irish food or just meet some wonderful new Irish (and non-Irish!) friends … just sign up.

It takes a village to make the Ireland pavilion a huge success and we are very proud of our volunteers. Let`s make 2016 another brilliant year!

Sign up sheets – available at the Irish Centre or let us know that you’re interested by contacting:

Seán MacQueen – moc.liamgnull@neeuqcamks

Siobhan MacQueen @ 780-489-8001

The Irish Embassy will have a representative in Edmonton starting Monday to help any Irish people affected by the wildfires in Fort McMurray.

Siobhan Doran, Passport Officer with the Irish Embassy will be at the Irish Centre starting on Monday from 4 to 8 PM and all days next week from 4 to 8 PM.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the Irish Centre at 780-453-2249 or Martin Doyle at 587-337-8737.

If you do, you’re in for a treat this weekend!

In between Ceilis on Friday and Sunday, on Saturday night we have local traditional band Grace O’Malley playing at the Irish Centre.  A crowd favourite, be sure to come down and have a listen.  While you’re there, check out the kitchen specials!

To mark the centennial of the 1916 Easter Rising, there are two events underway this weekend at the Irish Centre.

On Friday, April 22, we have a night of Ceili dancing, live music and singing as part of the 1916 Worldwide Commemoration Ceili – which will see Irish people from around the world commemorate the Easter Rising with song and dance.  The events kick off at 7:30 and admission is free.  Come out and join us for this event!

Another celebration will be held on Sunday, April 24, with some fabulous live traditional music, talented Irish dancers and in the kitchen our delicious Irish stew is on the menu.

We look forward to seeing you over the weekend!

If you’re looking for some great Irish music, look no further.  The internationally acclaimed band Lunasa will be playing at the Irish Centre on Thursday, April 14.

Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 8PM. Tickets are $30 and will be available at the door.

The band is internationally acknowledged as being the finest traditional Irish instrumental outfit of recent times. They are renowned for their stunning shows honed by superb musicianship and a constant touring cycle. They have performed over 1,500 shows across 36 countries since the band formed in 1997. The band has appeared at internationally renowned venues such as The Hollywood Bowl, National Concert Hall (Dublin), Sydney Opera House and Moscow International House of Music. They have been invited to appear at the White House.

The 2016 Executive was voted in earlier today at our AGM.  Thanks to everyone who came out and had their voices heard.

Our 2016 Executive is:

President – Martin Doyle

Vice President – Murray Connor

Secretary – Kimberly Budd

Treasurer – Rory Brady

Social Director – Seamus Donaghy

Cultural Director – Sean MacQueen

Sports Director – Dave Finnegan

Member at Large – Carole Fitzgerald

Trustees – Siobhan MacQueen

Bill McQuire

George Waun

A special thank you to all outgoing members of the 2015 committee on their hard work.

And remember, even if you’re not on the committee, we always need volunteers for special events and other happenings at the Irish Centre!  Let someone on the executive know if you want to share your talents with us.

By Andreas F. Borchert, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14609082

This upcoming week is the Irish Club’s Superbowl…lots of events leading up to the big day, and a few that follow!

Wednesday, March 16

Traditional Pub Night

We’ll have the tent in the back up and will be hosting a traditional pub night in it!

In addition to music from Martin P Doyle, there will be drink and kitchen specials.

This kicks off at 8 PM!

Thursday, March 17

St. Patrick’s Day

Lots of things going on the big day itself…so big that we needed to set up a tent in the back!

Things start at 7 AM with the traditional Irish breakfast for only $5!  We’ll be showing the GAA matches, have lots of entertainment, and have Irish dancers performing throughout the day.  Check out our schedule of events!

8 AM Club Hurling Championship Na Piarsaigh vs. Ruairi Og

10 AM Club Football Championship Ballyboden St. Enda’s vs. Castlebar Michels

11 AM Music by Martin P Doyle

1 PM Music by Amie Weymes and the Atta Boys

7PM Music by Peter Kelly

9 PM Music by The Chancers

For all of this entertainment and excitement, tickets are $15 in Advance/$20 at the Door!

Friday, March 18

Keep the celebration going with our Jam Session starting at 8 PM

Saturday, March 19

You have one more day left in you!  Come down to enjoy music from Peter Kelly.