The Hub of Irish Culture in New England
For a true measure of the region’s vibrant Irish cultural scene, visit the Irish Cultural Centre this summer and fall. Operating from its beautiful 61-acre facility in Canton, MA, the Centre has been the cultural, social and sports hub of the region’s Irish community since it opened in 1999.
Summer especially shines, with a steady schedule of Gaelic games and social gatherings, live concerts and traditional music sessions, dance workshops and children’s play groups, spacious grounds to walk, an authentic Irish cottage, plus a well-stocked Irish pub that also serves delicious meals.
The Centre’s music calendar is extraordinary this summer, with performers directly from Ireland such as Dark Crushes on June 20, acclaimed Irish vocalist Mundy (pictured above) on June 22 and popular duo Trevor Sexton & Ger O’Donnell on July 22. The Centre also has robust traditional Irish music sessions on Friday nights and live music Saturday nights at the ICC Pub.
In fall, classes continue at the ICC, with lessons in Irish music, dance and language plus online lectures in Irish history.
On September 25, ICC Presents its 3rd Annual Brian J. Donnelly Award for Leadership in Public Service posthumously to local legend Jack Connors, for a lifetime of philanthropy and support of the Irish in America.
On October 18, the 5th Annual Boston Irish Beer Festival features live Irish music from two stages, family and children’s activities, and some of Ireland’s leading beers, stouts, & ciders along with favorite Irish foods and Irish whiskey & liquors samplings!
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