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Dropkick Murphys Aid Concert
Join Irish Network MN on March 6th! Dropkick Murphys will perform a free, acoustic memorial concert in Minneapolis on March 6, 2026, at 1 p.m. in the Black Forest Inn parking lot ( 26th and Nicollet Ave). This event honors Alex Pretti and Renée Good and serves as a fundraiser for local efforts. A big thank you Martin Davies O’Connor, Kieran Frazier Knutson, Mark Kocourek and the Dropkick Murphys .
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Announcing New Board Members
We are pleased to announce that several outstanding individuals have joined the Irish Network Minnesota Board of Directors. Welcome to Carrie Finnigan, Katie McMahon, Rachel Craig and pup Layla. We are excited to welcome these highly accomplished new members and look forward to working together to further strengthen and grow IN Mn.
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Irish of Minnesota Exhibition by Tom Dunn
Opening Reception North Gallery – Landmark Center 75 5th St. W., St. Paul, MN 55104 January 16, 2026 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm FREE Irish of Minnesota by photographer Tom Dunn is a portrait exhibition celebrating the lives, stories, and identities of Minnesotans with Irish heritage. Through thoughtful, intimate photography, Dunn highlights the personal connections and cultural traditions that shape Minnesota’s Irish community. Exhibition on View: January 15 – March 20, 2026 Opening Reception on Friday, January 16 from 5-7 pm in the North Gallery of the Landmark Center in St Paul for the exhibit opening. The opening will include wine and other light refreshments.
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Women’s Christmas (Nollaig na mBan)
There are many traditions associated with January 6th, the last day of Christmas, but in Ireland it is known as Women’s Little Christmas, Little Christmas or Nollaig na mBan. It became popular as traditionally the women of the household would have worked hard in the lead up to Christmas, preparing and cooking food, cleaning the house, buying and wrapping gifts. At the end of the 12 days of Christmas, they claimed their well-earned day off. Celebrate Nollaig na mBan at Donovan’s Irish Pub, 700 N 1st Ave., Minneapolis on Jan 11, 2026 from 1-4 PM.
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Catherine Connolly Elected President of Ireland
Catherine Connolly has won the presidential election in Ireland. According to PBS, “Connolly, 68, said Saturday evening at Dublin Castle that she would champion diversity and be a voice for peace and one that “builds on our policy of neutrality.”” She succeeds Michael D Higgins who has served two terms as president since 2011.
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Shooting at Grade School in Minneapolis
Irish Network Minnesota IN-MN board, members, friends and families speak in one voice to express our outrage and grief in this senseless loss of life. In the face of this tragedy, we will come together to support one another, to honor the victims, and to work toward a safer future for all. Go Bhora dia Orin
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Upcoming Events in March
Wearing of the Green Gala & Fundraiser You’re invited to the St. Patrick’s Association’s Wearing of the Green Gala & Fundraiser! Join us in your best formal green attire for an afternoon filled with great food (catered by Pillbox Tavern), drinks, a silent auction, and other fundraising games. All proceeds go towards local charities and funding the greatest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the nation. Irish Genealogical Society International – Irish Heritage Day 2025 Tuesday, 11 March 2025 – Minneapolis MN (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) Lost Spur Golf and Event Center, 2750 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Eagan MN 55121Mendota Heights MN 55120 Saint Patrick’s Day parade – St Paul,MN March…
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IN MN Planning for 2025
IN MN Board members are planning some special educational and cultural events that we will be hosting in 2025. Friday, January 31, 2025 – Celebrate with IN MN – Lá Fhéile Bríde – St Brigid’s Day 2025 at the Dubliner Pub – celebrating all Mná (women), the Celtic goddess, Saint and Imbolc (the festival of spring). March 2025 – March with us in the St Patrick’s Day parade in downtown St Paul at noon on 3/17/25. May 2025 – IN MN 2025 Literary Award in Children’s Literature Monday, June 16, 2025 – IN MN 8th Annual Bloomsday Festival at Dubliner Pub, 5 – 8 PM August 2025 – Irish Fair…
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IN MN 4th Annual Literary Award 2024
Irish Network Minnesota is hosting their annual Literary award again this year as part of our Bloomsday Festival. This year the contest is open to published or self-published authors of poetry. Submissions are open from January 1, 2024 to June 10, 2024 The entries will be judged on: Submission guidelines Electronic submissions (pdf or word format) via e-mail only, reprints and multiple submissions will be accepted by e-mail. Award If you have a published work of poetry and would like to enter our contest, please submit an electronic copy of your work either in pdf form or word format to limccrory@irishnetworkmn.org or info@irishnetworkmn.org by June 10, 2024. We look forward to…
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St Patrick’s Association Distinguished Irish Woman of the Year for 2024
Mary Sue McFarland Brooks President of Irish Network Minnesota and this year’s Distinguished Irish Woman for the Saint Paul St Patrick’s Day Association. May Sue’s contributions to the Irish Community include founding and serving as President of the Irish Network Minnesota chapter as well as being a founding member of Failte Minnesota. She is also a Committee Chair with the St. Patrick’s Association, and the Editor for Irish Gazette Media, an Irish American publication and social media company.
