IRISH MUSIC AND DANCE ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY WEEKEND IN NEW ENGLAND

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Irish Dancers photo, courtesy of the Irish Cultural Centre

Looking for the best Irish music and dance New England has to offer this weekend?  Check out these concerts from Thursday through Sunday, March 16-19.  You can find more details on our March calendar at irishmassachusetts.com.

Máirín Uí Chéide


On Thursday, March 16, sean nos singer Máirín Uí Chéide presents Irish Gaelic Song and Story at Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Brookline. The concert begins at 8 p.m.

 

Gypsy Reel

On Thursday and Friday, March 16-17, Gypsy Reel, featuring Claudine Langille on vocals, banjo and mandolin, perform at the Killarney Pub in Ludlow, VT.  On Saturday, March 18, the band plays at Slate Valley Museum in Granville, NY. 



Green Road and Clodagh Kinsella


The Irish Cultural Centre in Canton has an amazing line-up of music and dancer this weekend. 

On Friday, March 17,  live music starts at 11 a.m., with sessions led by Aoife Griffin, Niamh Healey, Adam Hendey Colm Gannon and Joey Abarta, followed by Skeaf Bridge at 7 p.m.  Green Road & Irish Soprano Clodagh Kinsella from Wexford perform a special concert at 8 p.m. This five-piece ballad and folk band plays a blend of Irish folk and traditional tunes infused with a Country and Bluegrass flavor, while Kinsella is a talented multi-instrumentalist in vocals, piano and violin. On Saturday, March 18, a Family Celebration at the Centre runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring live music with Strawberry Hill - a Boston-based trio with a unique blend of Irish, Scottish and American music. Enjoy Irish dancing, arts & crafts, face painting, storytime with Princess Belle, and an Irish breakfast buffet.

 

On Friday, March 17, the Aisling Gallery & Framing Shop in Hingham, MA, hosts an open house from 6-8 p.m., featuring live Irish music from the Tryder Sisters, twin sisters, on the fiddle. 

Connacht 


On Friday, March 17, the Connacht band perform three shows at the Chieftain Pub in Plainville, the Raillery in Franklin, and the Red Rooster in Wrentham. On Sunday, March 19 the band performs at the Public Library in Plymouth.

 

Erin's Melody

On Friday, March 17, the Irish Pastoral Centre of Boston holds its annual St. Patrick’s Day event at Florian Hall in Dorchester, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event starts with Mass, followed by a corned beef meal and music and dancing with Erin's Melody.  On March 19, The Centre hosts a traditional Irish music session at its office in Adams Village, Dorchester, from 3-5 p.m. 


Open the Door for Three



On March 18, the Blackstone River Theatre in Cumberland, RI presents, Open the Door for Three, starting at 7 p.m.

 

Rose Clancy 

On Saturday and Sunday, March 18-19, fiddler and instrument maker Rose Clancy headlines the Celtic Crossroads Concert at the South Harwich Meetinghouse on Cape Cod. Rose is joined by John Alden, Max Cohen, Brendan Dolan, Bailey Ford, Jonathan Ford and the Marchio family, along with shanachie Dennis Cunningham.


Aine Minogue


On Sunday, March 19, Tipperary harpist Áine Minogue performs at Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester beginning at 3 p.m.   


You can find more year-round details on Irish activities in New England at irishmassachusetts.com.








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