"Céad Mile Fáilte – A hundred thousand welcomes!"

Irish Classic Golf Tourney 2010, Sept. 16

rcasey — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:34:15 +0000

Irish Classic Golf Tourney 2010
Thurs. Sept. 16
Sponsored by and benefiting the Irish Museum and Cultural Center, Fr. Donnelly and Padraig Pearse Ancient Order of Hibernians
Tee Time: 1 pm, Shotgun Start
Where: Drumm Farm
Entry Fee: $125 per player or $500 per team, $500 hole sponsor
Includes: Green fees, golf cart, beer and soft drinks on the course, box lunch served before tee time, appetizers.
One round ~ 18 Hole Tournament ~ Four Person Teams ~ Hole-in-one Competition
Sponsorships, reservations available now!
Contact IMCC executive director Rachel Casey, 816-474-3848, info@irishmuseum.org

Irish Classes Sept. 8 & 9

rcasey — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:13:42 +0000

Irish Gaelic Language Fall classes begin Sept. 8
Conversational Irish, Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm (with instructor approval)

beginning Sept. 8
Beginner Irish, Thursdays 6:45 – 8:15 pm, beginning Sept. 9
10-week courses.

If you missed the first session but still want to take the class, contact Renata at 816-223-0417.
Classes will focus on the basic pronunciation, the culture, family and place names, and literature of the language.
Instructor lived in Ireland for 10 years and studied the language extensively, earning a B.A. in Celtic Studies from University of California, Berkeley, and an M. Phil. in Irish Studies from University College Dublin.
Class fee is $100 with Irish Center 2010 or 2011 membership.

Gaelic enrollment form – fall 2010

Driscoll Irish Dance School Fall Classes

rcasey — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:00:57 +0000

Fall class schedule for the new Driscoll School of Irish Dance at the Irish Center.

Class Level           Day              Time                         Start Date
Beginner               Monday     6 – 7 pm                   9/20/2010
Novice/Open      Monday     7 – 8 pm                   9/20/2010
Beginner               Thursday   5:45 – 6:45 pm     9/23/2010
Adult Class          Saturday    9 – 10 am                 9/25/2010
Classes may change based on enrollment. $45/month. Family discounts.

Bridgid Driscoll, TCRG, is a certified Irish dance teacher with An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha, Dublin Ireland, The Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America and The Irish Dance Teachers Association of Mid-America. She has Irish competed throughout North America and has assisted in teaching Irish dance lessons for almost half of her dance career for ability levels ranging from Beginner to Open Champion.

Visit http://www.kcirishdance.com/ or info@kcirishdance.com for more information.

Genealogy Workshop, Sept. 25 – NEW DATES

rcasey — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:00:10 +0000

Sat. Sept. 25, 9 am - Finding Women through Genealogy
Each month, usually the third Saturday of the month, Barbara leads discussion on a new genealogy topic. Anyone can attend all workshops or just as subjects are of interest. The Irish Center has wi-fi so laptops are welcomed though not required.

Sat. Oct. 23, 9 am, When Grandpa Went Off to War – Researching War Records
Free for IMCC members, $5/session suggested donation for general, IMCC memberships will be available at the door. Walk-ins welcome.

Celtic gift

rcasey — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:09:20 +0000

The Irish Center recently was honored to have received this year’s grant from the Noble Society of Celts for the amount $1,000. The Society’s purpose is to “bring together like-minded folks with a common Celtic interest in honoring and preserving the Celtic heritage. ” The grant will go toward furthering the Irish Center’s cultural programming, particularly Irish language instruction and music. Visit http://www.noblesocietyofcelts.org/index.html.

In Memoriam

rcasey — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:28:15 +0000

The Irish Center lost two very dear friends and leaders in the Irish community recently.

Irish Center board member John O’Neal passed away July 1. John served on the boards of several Irish organizations and reached out to bring individuals and organizations together to work toward common goals. He could be serious and focused, but many of us will remember John with a microphone in his hand, always ready to sing an Irish tune. At the Irish Center, whenever we hear the Irish National Anthem, we will likely be thinking of John and all he shared with us. Godspeed.

The family suggests gifts to Children’s Mercy Hospital’s Cancer Center.

Former board member Maureen Galey passed away passed away July 6, 2010. Maureen got excited about her family, politics, golf and the Irish. She was instrumental with developing the Irish Museum, especially fundraising, including chairing the first few Irish Galas. Many of us remember her sharing a bottle of Irish whiskey in the kitchen to toast the grand opening of the Irish Center on March 17, 2007, for which she worked so hard. Slainte.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the KU Medical Center Cancer Center, 2330 Shawnee Mission Pkwy., Westwood, KS 66205.

Can still join Irish Gaelic and Tinwhistle classes

rcasey — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:38:59 +0000

10-week courses begining now. Conversational Irish Gaelic Wednesdays, 6:30, Beginner Irish Gaelic Thursdays 6:30. Call Renata at 816-223-0417 for language class info. Tinwhistle and other instruments days and times are flexible. Call Turlach at 913-904-1285 to arrange.

Save the Dates for 2010 Irish Season

rcasey — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:54:23 +0000

Sun. Jan 10 – Celtic Pottery Workshop, noon – 4 pm
Sat. Jan. 16, Feb. 20, March 27, April 17, May 15 – Genealogy Workshops, 9 am, free for IMCC members
Sun. Jan 17, Feb. 21, March 21, April 18, May 16 – Irish Musicians jam session, 1 pm, free
Wed. Jan. 20 – Irish Gaelic Language classes, 6:30 pm
Sun. Jan. 24 – KC School of Irish Music Teacher Concert/Volunteer Recognition, 2 – 4 pm
Tues. Jan. 26, Feb. 23, March 30, April 27, May 25 – Leabhar Power! Irish Literature Club, 6:30 pm, free
Sat. Feb. 6 – Irish Trivia Night, 6 – 10 pm
Sun. Feb. 28 – Youth Talent & Art Showcase, 2 pm
Fri. March 5 – Annual Irish Gala, 6 pm, Muehlebach Towers
Sat. March 6 – Missouri Irish Brigade Encampment, 10 am – 4 pm, free
Wed. March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day Family Fair, 10 am – 4 pm, free
Sat. March 20 – Celtic Folk Crafts, 10 am – 4 pm, free
Sun. April 11 – Peace in Ireland Recognition, 2 pm
Sat. April 24 – Irish Whiskey Night, 6 pm

Also coming in the spring:
KC School of Irish Music Tinwhistle Classes
More

The Irish Center in USA Today

eliduke — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:42:26 +0000

The Irish Center was listed in USA Today as a place that gives our city International Flair. Check out the article here: http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/10great/2009-10-22-united-nations-day_N.htm

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tkane — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:30:56 +0000

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