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PROJECTS:

Irish Village

The Irish Village East Durham – The First Irish Living History Museum in the U.S.

911 Memorial

In honor of all Past - Present - and Future First Responders who risk their lives in service of others.

Irish Park

Irish Park – Help pave the way to the Irish Village East Durham project and invest in a commemorative brick. …more

EVENTS:

It's A Great Day for the Irish

Introducing the St. Patrick's Day weekend celebration.

East Durham Irish Festival The East Durham Irish Festival enters its 31st year in 2008.

Catskills Irish Arts Week For one week every July, the town of East Durham, New York is alive with the sounds and sights of traditional Irish music, dance, crafts and culture.

Andy McCann Traditional Irish Music Festival The Irish Echo said, "the best traditional music to be had anywhere in America..."

East Durham Feis *under construction*

WINTER STORAGE AVAILABLE

CARD GAMES

DANCES

ANNUAL JOHN McGRATH OPEN/ GOLF TOURNAMENT

ANNUAL $100 RAFFLE

BANJO BURKE FESTIVAL

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2008 Calendar of Events

(revised 03/24/2008 )

Please note that the events noted with an asterisk (*) symbol are tentative.

MARCH

Sat. March 15th @ 7 PM & Sun. March 16th @ 2 PM:

It's a Great Day for the Irish. Cabaret celebrating famous Irish-Americans.

MAY

Sat., May 24th & Sun., May 25th :

East Durham Irish Festival Memorial Day Weekend - Festival Grounds

JUNE

Saturday, June 28th:

Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural & Sports Centre's Annual Dance

The East Durham Market at the Michael J. Quill Irish Culture Centre Festival Pavilion

The 3rd annual East Durham Market will take place every Sunday from June 29th to August 31st, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. PLUS Monday, May 26th, Saturday, October 4th & Sunday October 5. A variety of specialty vendors featuring: Crafts, Farmer's Market, Woodwork, Art, Jewelry, Baked Goods, Food Concessions, Celtic goods, Handcrafted items, Books, Candles, Wine Tasting, Antiques, and much more!

JULY

Mon, July 14th - Sat, July 19th:

Irish Arts Week 2008 - Festival Grounds and participating resorts.

Saturday, July 19th:

Traditional Irish Music Festival–Festival Grounds

AUGUST

Saturday, August 23rd:

The 20th Annual East Durham Feis "The One and Only Original Feis"

SEPTEMBER

*Sunday, September 7:

John Lawe Memorial Mass – Our Lady of Knock Shrine 11am

Saturday, September 27th:

13th Annual Golf Tournament & 2nd Annual John McGrath Open at Thunderhart at Sunny Hill

OCTOBER

Saturday, October 4th: Dance at the Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural & Sports Centre

NOVEMBER

*Saturday, November 1st: Deceased Members and Friends of the Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural and Sports Centre Memorial Mass – Our Lady of Knock Shrine 10am

DECEMBER

*Sunday, December 7: Christmas Tree Lighting – East Durham 3-5pm