The Irish Book club meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month
List of 2023 books
December 2023
This Year It Will Be Different by Maeve Binchy
New for 2024, we have chosen a book theme for each month. In order to allow newly-released books to be included in our rotation, we will vote for each book three months prior to its scheduled theme during our monthly Book Club meetings. Only those in attendance may vote, allowing members who join us more often to have a greater say in the books we read. Nominations for a theme’s Short List will be accepted during Book Club one month prior the actual vote.
2024’s Themes & Winners by Month
January 2024: Humor
The Great Unexpected by Dan Mooney
February 2024: Black History Month
TransAtlantic by Colum McCann
March 2024: The Great Famine (Irish Heritage Month)
Life Sentences by Billy O'Callaghan
April 2024: Irish in America
So Others Might Live by Terry Golway
May 2024: Jewish Heritage Month
Apeirogon by Colum McCann
June's Pride Month selection is:
Home Stretch by Graham Norton
July 2024: Biography
Before the Dawn by Gerry Adams
August 2024: Popular Fiction
September 2024: Fantasy / Sci-Fi
October 2024: Mystery / Thriller
November 2024: Inspirational / Heartwarming
December 2024: Christmas
Classes are held on Wednesday evenings (except the fourth Wednesday of the month). Vaccinations required for dancing.
This is a cultural function of the Irish American Home Society and there is no charge. The only requirements are hard-soled shoes and a little stamina. Classes begin at 7 pm.
Please see our Connecticut Irish Set Dancers Facebook page or contact Liz Raymond at (860) 614-9431 for more information.
Live traditional Irish music continues at the Irish American Home Society, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Come join the singers and musicians at this open seisiun. Listen or play along with the lively jigs and reels…sing a song if you are so inclined… or simply relax and enjoy the music of Ireland. This is an opportunity to learn Irish music.
For more information, contact Liz Raymond (860) 614-9431.
The AOH is an Irish Catholic organization that promotes and encourages participation in our religion, charity and Irish culture, following the motto, “In Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity”. We are always looking for new Brothers and invite any IAHS member that might be interested to join us for a meeting. AOH has guest speakers at our monthly meetings on topics ranging from Irish sports, history, politics to the arts. Any IAHS member that would like to hear any of our guest speakers is welcome with advance notice.
We collect food one Sunday a month and will continue to let the membership know when the drives are and who the beneficiaries are.
AOH is very grateful to the members of the IAHS that have made our monthly food drives a success.
For more information, please contact Division President Mike Enright at mikeenr@gmail.com or visit the group’s website at www.hartfordaoh.com
The Hartford Unit of Irish Northern Aid meets the 3rd Friday of every month in the Upstairs Hall of the Irish American Home.
Since 1970, the Irish Northern Aid Committee has been at the forefront in support of the struggle for freedom, justice, and self determination for all the people of Ireland.
For more information, contact Tom McBride (860) 983 - 0846.
Come on down and enjoy the music of
Billy Eagen & The Rising
following The Kentucky Derby!!
The Board of Directors are available to screen any potential new members from 6:00 - 6:45 pm. Successful candidates will be sworn in around 6:45 - 7:00 pm
(Bards of Gungywamp)
Band O'Brothers is an Irish-American Folk Band made up of three pairs of brothers and some brothers from other mothers. We play traditional and original Irish folk music with vocals, guitar, banjo, mandolin, accordion, harmonica, whistle, and drums. Based in Cheshire, Connecticut, we learned some songs to celebrate St. Patrick's Day a few years back. Since that first go-round we have entertained ourselves and others, performing at pubs, breweries, festivals, hospitals, clubs, parties, and parades. We always have a good time, and we'll do our best to make sure you do, too!
Driving Route 9 is an original alternative folk band from Connecticut. We combine celtic influences with solid rhythms and beautiful harmonies to give a unique show that you'll want to share.
The musical experience of Driving Route 9 loosely fits the description of modern Folk/Celtic pop, taking their listeners to a place you simply can’t find anywhere else. Featuring the song writing duo of Becca Gripp of Wilmington, DE and Barry O’Doherty of Donegal County, Ireland, with band members Jim David on drums, Paul Emmerling on bass and Geoff Cox, armed with his whistle, this originals band from Southeast Connecticut is creating an experience unlike any other. With an upbeat vibe and a Celtic twist, DR9’s high energy shows bring catchy melodies, beautifully blended harmonies, and a tight musical delivery. “Matter of Time”, DR9’s debut album, was released in June 2021 on all digital media platforms and vinyl copies are available for sale on bandcamp.com. The album features professional Irish musicians and was recorded and engineered in Connecticut, Vermont, and Dublin.
The Second Chance Acoustic (aka, TSC Acoustic) performs traditional Irish music and pub tunes (as well as a mix of acoustic rock, blues, pop, country, etc.). We perform at various venues throughout Connecticut.
TSC Acoustic is a family band. Our instrumentation includes acoustic guitar, ukulele, flute, bass, cajon, and auxiliary percussion instruments. Irish lead vocalist, Don Kane, joins us for our Irish music shows.
Irish Music Set List - TSC Acoustic