Irish American Heritage
Association
P.O. Box 5843
Katy, Texas 77491
"We are a gathering of people of Irish descent
and those who appreciate Irish culture and its gifts
to the world."
We meet the fourth
Tuesday of the
month at 7:30pm at the Municipal Utility District Building on Cimmaron
Pkwy at Hidden Canyon Rd (just west of S Mason Rd) in Katy, Texas to
enjoy
speakers, performances, and presentations on Ireland and the Irish. We
also publish a monthly newsletter, The
Irish Heritage News. For a list of local Irish events, see our Calendar below.
For more information or
directions,
please call:
Mike Long . . . . . .
281-395-3038
Dennis Donlan . . .
281-392-0894
Max Triola . . .
. . 713-728-8612
OR
E-mail us at:
info
@ texirish.org
OR visit our
Links Pages for:
Irish
groups, Irish
culture, Irish dance, Irish
music, and other Celtic webpages
Schedule
of Events Summer / Fall 2012
Tuesday, June
26 . . . . Annual Installation of Officers - Dinner Meeting
7pm
La Madeleine Cafe & Restaurant
23322 Mercantile Pkwy, Katy
Tuesday, July 24 . . . . . Meeting: Heroes
Project: IRISH Series - Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan
Saturday, August 4 . . . O'Maoileidigh School of Irish Dancing
2-7
Fundraising Event at Kicks Indoor Soccer Arena
Tuesday, August 28 . . . Meeting: Heroes Project: IRISH Series - John O'Neill: The Man Who Knew
Friday, Sept 14 . . . . . . Michael Londra's Celtic Fire
8pm
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Hermann Park on Fannin St
Friday, Sept 14 . . . . . . The Tomfooligans in Concert
9:30pm
Molly's Pub on Westheimer
11128 Westheimer Rd near Wilcrest Dr
Thursday, Sept 20 . .
. David Syne, Pianist: "Music from West Cork: Classical & Irish Favorites"
7:30pm
Cullen Hall, University
of St. Thomas
Contact Dr.
Lori
Gallagher
for details
Sat & Sun, Sept 22-23 . . . Sherwood Forest Faire Celtic Music Festival
10am-Dusk
McDade, TX (near Austin)
Sunday, September 30 . . IRISH AIRES Picnic and Fundraiser Concert
2pm-6pm
Dan Electro's Guitar Bar
1031 E 24th St off Airline Dr
Tuesday, September 25 . . . Meeting
Thursday, October 4 . .
. . "What Does It Mean To Be Irish American?: Exploring Through Time"
7:30pm
Prof. Timothy Meagher, Catholic University of America
Cullen Hall, University
of St. Thomas
Contact Dr.
Lori
Gallagher
for details
Wednesday, October 18 . . Flying Fish Sailors & Brave Combo
6:30pm Discovery Green in Downtown Houston
Tuesday, October 23 . . . . Meeting
Monday, October 29 . . . . Mike Davitt Irish Open Golf Tournament
Benefitting the Houston St
Patrick's Day Parade Commission
Cypresswood Golf Club at 21602 Cypresswood Dr in Spring, TX
Saturday, Nov 3 . . . . . . Feile Houston
8am-6pm
O'Maoileidigh School of Irish Dancing
Houston Marriott North
225 N Sam Houston Pkwy E
November 3 & 4 . . .
. . . Austin
Celtic Festival
Fiesta Gardens
at 2102 Bergman Ave
Austin, Texas
Friday, November 9 . . . . The Annual Irish Gala
6:30pm
The Houstonian Hotel
111 N Post Oak Ln
Contact Dr. Lori Gallagher at 713-525-3592 or
by e-mail at irishstudies@stthom.edu
Sunday, November 11 . . . Celtic Thunder "Heritage" Tour
7pm
Bayou Music Center
520 Texas Ave, Downtown Houston
Sunday, November 11 . . . Gaelic Storm in Concert
7pm
House of Blues at 1204 Caroline St, The Pavillions
Thursday, November 15 . . "A Tale of Two Hemispheres: Charles Gavan Duffy"
7:30pm
Prof. Sean Farrell, Northern Illinois University
Cullen Hall, University
of St. Thomas
Contact Dr.
Lori
Gallagher
for details
Tuesday, November 20 . . . . Meeting: Annual Potluck Dinner
November 23, 24, 25 . .
. . . Celtic Christmas Weekend
Texas Renaissance Festival
Plantersville, TX
Sunday, December 9 . .
. . . "Celtic Christmas Carols with Danny O'Flaherty & Noel Nash"
2pm
Jones Auditorium, University
of St. Thomas
Admission: $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, Free for children and
students
Contact Dr.
Lori
Gallagher
for more details
Tuesday, December 25 . . . . SHONA NOLLAIG! No meeting this month!
December/January .
. . . . . . Irish Aires' Holiday Party
KPFT 90.1 Radio Station at 419 Lovett St
(near Montrose Blvd at Westheimer Rd)
Schedule
of Events Winter / Spring 2013
January 22 . . . . . . Meeting
Saturday, February TBD . . Heart of Texas Feis
8am-6pm
McTeggart School of Irish Dancing
Houston Hilton North Hotel
(formerly the Wyndham Greenspoint)
Thursday, February 7 . .
. "Celtic Spirituality & Its Contribution To The Roman Catholic Church"
7:30pm
Sister Madeleine Grace, CVI, of UST's Theology Department
Cullen Hall, University
of St. Thomas
Contact Dr.
Lori
Gallagher
for details
Saturday, February TBD . .
. Rory Miggins Memorial Irish
Stew Cook-off
1pm -
6pm
benefiting the
Houston St. Patrick's Day Parade
Lucky's Pub at 801 St Emanuel, Old Chinatown
Wednesday, February 15 . . . The Chieftains & The Houston Symphony
7pm
Jones Hall at 615 Louisiana St, Downtown Houston
February 26 . . .
. .
Meeting
March 1, 2, & 3 . . .
.
. North Texas Irish Festival
Fair Park -
Dallas, TX
Wednesday, March 6 . .
. Tommy O'Sullivan & Sliabh Notes
7:30pm
benefiting the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
Jones Auditorium, University
of St. Thomas
Admission: $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, Free for children and
students
Contact Dr.
Lori
Gallagher
for more details
Friday, March TBD . . . . Emerald Ball Reception
& Silent Auction
The Houston Club, 811 Rusk St at Milam
6:45pm Cocktails, 7:30pm Dinner
For reservations, contact Dorothy Davitt at 281-358-2380
or Emerald Ball, PO Box 5603, Kingwood, TX 77325
Sunday, March 10 . . . . . . Grand Marshal's Reception for St. Patrick's Day Parade
2pm-6pm
at Brian O'Neills in Rice Village
5555 Morningside Dr at Times Blvd
Thursday, March 14 . . . . 2010 St. Patrick's Day Queen Contest
6pm-10pm
Griff's Shenanigans Cafe & Bar
3416 Roseland near Montrose Blvd & Hawthorne
Friday, March TBD . . . . St. Patrick's Grand Marshals Gala
6pm-10pm
The Petroleum Club of Houston
800 Bell St in Downtown
Admission $125 per person
Call Jeannie Kearns at 713-365-9648 for tickets
Friday,
March 15 . .
. . . St. Patrick's Day Mass at the
Chapel of St. Basil &
10:30am
Irish Brunch at the Jerabeck
Center
of the University
of St. Thomas
benefiting the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
Contact Dr.
Lori
Gallagher
for details or to RSVP
St.
Patrick's Day . . . Sunday, March 17
Saturday, March 16 . .
. Houston's
St. Patrick's Day Parade
12noon
Downtown Houston
Sunday, March 17 .
. . . . FM
1960 Area St. Patrick's Day Parade
2pm
FM 1960 @ Champions Forest Dr
Benefitting the Cypress Creek EMS Educational Programs
Sunday,
March 17 . .
. St. Patrick's Day Music Festival
11am-1am
at McGonigel's
Mucky Duck Pub
2425 Norfolk St (Between Kirby Dr & S Shepherd)
March 26 . .
.
Meeting
April 23 . . .
.
Meeting
Sat-Sun, April 27-28 . .
. Houston Celtic Festival & Highland Games
10am-5pm
at the Houston Farm & Ranch Club
One Abercrombie Place, Hwy 6 North of I-10 West
Visit with us at the All-Irish Table among the Clan Tents
May 28 . . .
.
Meeting
Sunday, June 16 . .
. . . Bloomsday with the Irish Society of Houston
11am-1am
Celebrating the literature of James Joyce
Olde City Pub, Kuykendahl Rd North of FM 1960 West
Tuesday, June
25 . . . . 2013 Installation of Officers - Dinner Meeting
7pm
To be determined
Updated
last on 08-30-2012
