Saorla Meenagh, wearing her Rose of Tralee face paint.
Tickets were going fast for the Gerry Timlin solo show at Act II Playhouse in Ambler on Saturday. Better call now.
If you happen to be in North Wildwood, the Shantys will be playing at the Anglesea Pub. We happen to know that there will be an influx of Irish folk in Wildwood this weekend for the Cummins School of Irish Dance Feis at the Beach.
On Sunday, see a documentary exploring the controversial case of 10 people shot by British soldiers in West Belfast in 1971 including a Catholic priest and a mother of eight. Relatives and victims will be able to answer your questions in a Skype session after the showing. The event is free at The Irish Center.
The Coyle School of Irish Dance is sending some of its best dancers to the world championships in London this year. They’re holding a fundraiser on Sunday April 6, between 5 and 8 PM, at The Irish Pub, 1123 Walnut Street in Philadelphia. Bartenders for the evening will be world contenders Moira Cahill, a former Philadelphia Mary from Dungloe, and Padraig Glenn. Your $30 covers a delicious meal and open bar. Kids are only $10.
On Friday, one of the classiest events of the year, the Philadelphia Rose of Traleen Selection and dinner will take place at The Radnor Hotel. CBS3’s consumer reporter Jim Donovan will be the emcee (he’s very funny) and a brand new Rose will be chosen to compete in Ireland next summer. The current Philly Rose is congressional aide Brittany Killion.
On Saturday, April 12, about a dozen East Coast university-based Gaelic football and hurling teams will converge on Msgr. Bonner High School in Drexel Hill for a day of competition. We’d say all in fun, but we’ve seen Gaelic football and hurling—it’s serious.
And if you like what you see, the Glenside Gaelic Athletic Association is holding an open house for youngsters and their parents interested in Gaelic sports at Bishop McDevitt High School in Wyncote on Sunday, April 13.
Save some time that day to attend the Derry Society’s Spring Social at The Irish Center, featuring music by the Derry Brigade, the Cummins School of Irish Dance, and Bill Donohue Jr. will be playing DJ for the kids to compete in musical games. There’s face painting, food, and raffles. And you don’t have to be from Derry to come. It’s a great day out for the kids.
