The Irish American Unity Conference in conjunction with Minnesotans for a United Ireland and Irish Network Minnesota is having a Commemoration for the 110th Anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising.  We are also trying to raise funds for “Turas” and “Scoil na Seolta”. Turas is a community outreach program and Scoil na Seolta is a school. Both are promoting and teaching the Irish language in the protestant/Unionist community of East Belfast. Join us at the Dubliner Pub, 2162 University Ave in St Paul on Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 1 to 3 PM.  Commemoration from 1 to 2 PM or so – live music with Purgatory Creek to follow. – Hear the Proclamation…

Step back in time with Whoosh!, a powerful ghost story written and performed by Andrew Erskine Wheeler that breathes life into Minnesota’s complex past. Follow Michael Hickey, an Irish immigrant, lumberjack, and wounded Civil War veteran, on a haunting journey through the history of St. Anthony Falls. Through soul-stirring music by the Irish folk group Northern Shores, we’ll explore the Capitol’s art and ancient regional folklore. Together, we will meet the spirits that haunt and eventually heal our narrator. Don’t miss this award-winning, deeply moving blend of song and history Jan 31- Feb 22! URL: www.historytheatre.com/2025-2026/whoosh

Come on out and join Irish Network Minnesota and the Irish Gazette as we march in the St Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Saint Paul at noon, Monday March 17, 2025 beginning at Rice Park and ending at Mears Park. Irish Network MN is # 18 in line and Irish Gazette is #9. Find us in line at the parade and join in the fun handing out Irish Gazette news papers! Beginning line up for the parade at Rice Park – 5th & Market Streets – starts between 11:30 and 11:45 AM. Plan on joining in on the Post Parade Luncheon sponsored by St Pat’s Association at CHS Field! Post-Parade…

Join Irish Network Minnesota (IN MN) on the evening before St. Brigid’s Day for our 3rd Annual gathering and presentation. We will celebrate and explore a rich tapestry of history, traditions, stories, demonstrations of St. Brigid Cross making, and songs as we honor the Irish goddess and saint. Friday – January 31, 2025 – the evening before St Brigid’s day – at the Dubliner Pub, St Paul, MN beginning at 6 PM. Thank you to Carrie Finnigan for her fantastic artwork! Follow Carrie @cfinnigan_art. Special thank you to Carrie, Jen, Mary and everyone who came out and supported us!