Our May Great Irish Book Club Book is “Wild Houses” by: Colin Barret Join us for our next Great Irish Book Club meeting at 2PM on Saturday, May 9, when we will discuss “Wild Houses” (272 pages). About the “Wild Houses”: Long listed for Booker Prize. Tells the story of a small-town kidnapping in County […]
Our April Great Irish Book Club Book is “The Irish Boarding House” by: Sandy Taylor Join us for our next Great Irish Book Club meeting at 2PM on Saturday, April 11, when we will discuss “The Irish Boarding House” (330 pages). About the “The Irish Boarding House”: Historical fiction set in 1950s Dublin. It tells […]
Our March Great Irish Book Club Book is “Bright I Burn” by: Molly Aitken Join us for our next Great Irish Book Club meeting at 2PM on Saturday, March 7, when we will discuss “Bright I Burn” (272 pages). About the “Bright I Burn”: A historical novel reimagining the life of Alice Kyteler, the first […]
Our February Great Irish Book Club Book is “The Green Road” by: Anne Enright Join us for our next Great Irish Book Club meeting at 2PM on Sunday, February 15, when we will discuss “The Green Road” (336 pages). About the “The Green Road”: A novel that follows the Madigan family over 30 years, exploring […]
Our January Great Irish Book Club Book is “Heart, Be At Peace” by: Donal Ryan Join us for our next Great Irish Book Club meeting at 2PM on Saturday, January 10, when we will discuss “Heart Be At Peace” (208 pages). About the “Heart, Be At Peace”: Follows a small Irish town as it grapples […]
Our December Great Irish Book Club Book is “Time of the Child” by: Niall Williams Join us for our next Great Irish Book Club meeting at 2PM on Saturday, December 13, when we will discuss “Time of the Child” (304 pages). About the “Time of the Child”: In the Advent season of 1962, as the […]
Our November Great Irish Book Club Book is “Factory Girls” by: Michele Gallen Join us for our next Great Irish Book Club meeting at 2PM on Saturday, November 8, when we will discuss “Factory Girls” (294 pages). About the “Factory Girls”: A funny, fierce, and unforgettable read about a young woman working a summer job […]
🍀🎶 HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK’S DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL 🎶🍀SEPTEMBER 11–14, 2025 | IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER Get ready, Chicago—it’s time to celebrate Irish style! From Thursday, September 11 through Sunday, September 14, the Irish American Heritage Center will come alive with music, dance, food, drinks, and fun for all ages at our Halfway to St. […]
RISE & DINE – SUNDAY MASS WITH FULL IRISH BREAKFAST AND EXPANDED BUFFET! Sunday, September 21 | Mass Begins: 10:00 AM Experience the joy of community and tradition at our next monthly Mass in the Mayfair Theatre, followed by a hearty Full Irish Breakfast and More in the Fifth Province Pub! Mass is free and […]
🎉 BINGO NIGHT – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 🎉Get ready for a lively night of fun at the Irish American Heritage Center! Bingo kicks off at 7:00 PM in the Fifth Province Pub, with the one and only Geno Cooney calling the numbers. 🎟️ $10 per bingo card — play as many as you like! 🏆 […]
Greetings from Wexford All Ireland Fleadh! We’re excited to offer a Fleadh Prep Class for singers of all levels—from beginners to advanced performers aiming for competition and serious traditional Irish singing. Cost: $110Early Bird Special: Just $100 if you register by September 27! Your ticket includes access to seven total classes on the following […]
🎉 BINGO NIGHT – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 🎉Get ready for a lively night of fun at the Irish American Heritage Center! Bingo kicks off at 7:00 PM in the Fifth Province Pub, with the one and only Geno Cooney calling the numbers. 🎟️ $10 per bingo card — play as many as you like! 🏆 […]