Some serious networking going on here—at the first get-together of the Irish Network-Philadelphia at Tir na nOg.
Irish Ambassador Michael Collins makes an appearance in Philly this week at the official launch of Irish Network-Philadelphia, an organization that brings together Irish and Irish-Americans from every walk of life for networking of every stripe. It all takes place on Thursday night, June 24, on the rooftop of the Phoenix Building at 16th and Arch. The first round of tickets ($50) were sold out, so a second batch was issued and they’re going fast.
Don’t forget—this weekend is the 10th annual Penn-Mar Irish Festival in Glen Rock, near York. Enjoy music by Amhranai Na Gaeilge, Barleyjuice, Irish Blessing, Martin Family Band, Raining Hearts, Rossnareen, The Spalpeens, and Susquehanna Pipes & Drums. Irish dance performances will be presented by Broesler School of Irish Dance, Hooley School of Irish Dance, McGinley School of Irish Dance, Ni Riain School of Irish Dance, and Oh! Gill’s Irish Dancers. There are children’s activities, vendors, prize, food, and you get points because the proceeds goes to fund Penn-Mar Human Services, a nonprofit that provides support for people with disabilities and their families.
On Tuesday, go to happy hour at the AOH Div. 87 hall on Wakeling Street in Philadelphia and help supply food for the needy: To get in, you need to bring a food card or a money donation for the Hibernian Hunger Project.
On Wednesday, author Tom Lyons will be at the Irish Immigration Center in Upper Darby to talk about his new book, “You Can’t Get To Heaven on the Frankford El” during the regular 12:30 lunch.
On Friday, Green Willow is bringing Scottish musician Paul McKenna and his band to Timothy’s at Wilmington Hall on the riverfront in Wilmington. This is the first U.S. tour of this band that combines traditional music with original songs and tunes. You can have your dinner at Timothy’s and enjoy the river breezes while listening to the music.
And don’t forget—get your tickets now for the 2010 Mid-Atlantic Rose of Tralee Selection Gala on Saturday, June 26, at the Irish Center. Four Philadelphia-area women will be competing with Rose winners from the Mid-Atlantic states to be crowned the Mid-Atlantic Rose. The winner will go to Ireland this summer to vie for the international crown on national TV in Ireland—it’s the most watched program on Irish TV!
The 2009 Rose of Tralee, Charmaine Kenny, of London, will be coming to Philadelphia for the event.
For $35, you get a buffet dinner, entertainment, and a chance to be part of a real reality show! And you can order your tickets online.
