All-Ireland Cultural Society
Irish Music
Moon and Sixpence
Mondays, 8 pm to 10 pm
2014 NE 42nd Ave, Portland
503-288-7802
Irish Fiddle Lessons
Brongaene Griffin, former student of the great Kevin Burke
503.256.6077
All ages welcome
Irish Harp Lessons
Elizabeth Nicholson
503. 287.7780
Irish Accordion Lessons
Johnny Connolly
All ages welcome
Celtic Harp Lessons
Jennifer Pratt-Walter
360-693-4715
Irish Set Dancing
Mondays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The dances take place in the homes of the dancers.
Beginners welcome
The location for the upcoming month is decided at the close of
each month.
Call Rick for the current address or directions.
503-452-7544 evenings or 503-808-4933 daytime
Welsh classes
Ongoing private instruction with Celtic scholar Ronald Tatum
Tuesday afternoons, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
$15.00 per class
Perfect Cup & Caffe, A Celtic Destination
1722 Willamette Falls Drive, West Linn, OR (in the Historic
Willamette Area)
Live Irish music with Elizabeth and Bob
Wednesdays 9 to midnight
Biddy McGraw's Irish Pub
6000 NE Glisan St., Portland
(503) 233-1178
Free
Beginner¹s Irish Music Session
Usually second and fourth Fridays 7 pm to 9:45
Folks often go out for food and/or drink afterwards
A friendly, nonthreatening way to ease your way in.
locations and more information
Irish Music with Brongaene Griffin and Cary Novotny
Friday evenings 7 pm
County Cork Public House, 1329 NE Fremont, Portland
This pub is SMOKE-FREE
(503) 284-4805
Beglan's Irish Jam
Fridays 9 pm
Alberta Street Public House
Full Bar & Restaurant, 1036 NE Alberta Street
503 284-7665
Third Friday of the Month Irish Ceili Dance
Portland Ceili Society
No experience or partner needed
Doors open 7:30, lessons begin 8 pm
Dancing 9 pm - 12:30 am.
P.P.A.A. (Portland Policeman's Athletic Association, across from
the
Melody Ballroom) 618 SE Alder (@6th)
12 years of age and older welcome to dance
$8 Members and Students, $10 non-members
503-691-2078 Sam Keator
Irish language conversation group
All are welcome.
Saturdays 2 3:30 PM
County Cork Irish Public House, 1329 NE Fremont, Portland (503)
284-4805
This place is SMOKE-FREE
More info on the County Cork and the food they serve:
Irish Traditional Music Session (Closed to more new musicians)
Saturday nights, 6:00 p.m.
County Cork Irish Public House, 1329 NE Fremont, Portland (503)
284-4805
Musicians get free pop and munchies
This pub is SMOKE-FREE
Patrons can enjoy a variety of delicious items from the County
Cork
menu while they listen to the music. For more info, see
Irish Traditional music
Dancers welcome!
Danny O'Hanlon, Eddie Parente, Seamus Egan, Felim Egan, Bob
Soper
Saturdays, 9:30 pm.
Biddy McGraw's Irish Pub
6000 NE Glisan St., Portland
(503) 233-1178
Free
Third Sunday Irish Music Session
Beginners are welcome
Sunday, 3/20 4:00 pm 7 pm
Private home
What to bring: any snack you wish to share - I'll provide
drinkables If you can let me know in advance that you're coming, I would
appreciate it, but last-minute arrivals are OK, too.
Irish Music Session
Sundays 7 pm to ...
Biddy McGraw's Irish Pub
6000 NE Glisan St., Portland
(503) 233-1178
***Gifts:
The Celtic Corner, 4142 NE Sandy Blvd,
Portland 503-287-3009
or
Irish traditional music CD reviews by the producer of this
calendar:
*** History/Staire
June 6, 1968 - Robert Fitzgerald Kennedy (O¹Cinneide) shot.
June 9, 597 - Colmcille (aka Crimthan, aka Colm MacFhelin
MacFergus,aka Columba) passes away.
June 12, 1956 - Elizabeth Cronin passes away. ³The Queen of
IrishSong², as Seamus Ennis called her, was probably the best-known
Irish female traditional singer of the time. She sang in Irish and
English.
June 13, 1865 - Irish writer William Butler Yeats born.
June 16, 2002 - Paul Furey of The Furey Brothers passes away after
a struggle with cancer.
June 17, 1959 - Eamonn de Valera becomes president of Eire. His presidency ends 1973.
June 20, 1867 - Clan na Gael founded in NYC.
June 21 - Solar festival of Summer Solstice
June 21, 1798 - Defeat at Vinegar Hill during the 1798 rising.
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*** Listen to Irish News and Music on the Web - Eist le Ceol
Gaelach agus Nuacht Gaelach ar an Lion
To listen to Raidio Na Gaeltachta (the national Irish radio
service):
Live:
Schedule:
Also:
You will need Real Player, which is free audio software available
at:
A few suggetions for English Speakers:
Ceili House
Mo Cheol Thú
The Late Session
A few suggetions for Irish Speakers and Learners:
Cas Ceirnin
and
Fonn Ceoil
Locally:
KBOO - Portland/Vancouver 90.7 FM
Radio Free Ireland with Moire Cullen
11-12 am Thursday
The Celtic Hour with Gail Jewell
9-10 pm Monday
or:
Jewell
The Celtic Hour
KBOO Radio
20 SE 8th
Portland, Oregon 97214
BOX 45
*** Foilseachain / Publications
Irish Abroad - excellent web site with all manner of
information
Irish America - monthly magazine (also available on Irish
Abroad)
Irish Herald - monthly newspaper (the author of this newsletter
writes CD reviews for the Herald)
Irish Music - monthly traditional music magazine
*** Acmhainni Aitiula - Local Resources
Vancouver Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (CCE)
This excellent site contains information on local dance schools,
local Irish music sessions, and local Irish music on the radio.
All-Ireland Cultural Society
Portland Ceili Society
Kells Irish Pipe and Drums Band
The Celtic Corner
4142 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland
503-287-3009
Rampant Lion
Preston and Katie Marshall.
312 E. First ST.
Newberg, OR 97132 (503) 538-1529
Celtic goods, weapons, jewelry, clay pipes, musical instruments,
fine leather goods, books, food, costume, and general finery for the historian or re-enactor.
Carnelian Rose Tea Co.
1803 Main Street, Vancouver
888 230-2162
Moon and Sixpence
2014 NE 42nd Ave, Portland
503-288-7802
County Cork Public House
1329 NE Fremont, Portland
(503)284-4805
SMOKE-FREE
Shanahan's Pub and Grill
209 W. Mcloughlin, Vancouver
360 735 1440
Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub
112 SW Second (between SW Ash & SW Pine), Portland
(503) 227-4057
Alberta Street Public House
1036 NE Alberta Street, Portland
503/ 284-7665
Biddy McGraw's Irish Pub
6000 NE Glisan St., Portland
(503) 233-1178
Bail a mbí Dia, tá grá ann.
Ubi caritas et amor, Deus est.
Where charity and love live, God lives.
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