Saint Paul MN
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Whoosh! – History Theatre
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
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Celebrate St Brigid’s Day 2026
Lá Fhéile Bríde – St Brigid’s Day – 2026 Join Irish Network MN on Feb 1, 2026, as we celebrate St. Brigid. Through history, tradition, story and song, we’ll honor Brigid in all her forms – Irish goddess, Christian saint, and enduring symbol of creativity and renewal. Irish Network MN is passionate about sharing Irish culture and history. Admission is free, and your generous support helps us continue offering programs like this. Sunday, February 1, 2026 from 6 – 9 PM The Dubliner Pub (Game room)2162 University AvenueSt Paul, MN Thank you to Carrie Finnigan for your fantastic artwork! Follow Carrie @cfinnigan_art on instagram.
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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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Samhain Celtic New Year
Minnesotans for a United Ireland celebrated Samhain at Como Park in St Paul on Sunday October 26, 2026 from 6 PM meeting at the fire pit at 1340 Como Ave.
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2025 Literary Award
As part of our Bloomsday Festival each year, Irish Network Minnesota holds a Literary Award Contest. This year, the contest invites published authors of children’s books from Minnesota, Ireland, and the United Kingdom to participate. Submissions are open from January 1, 2025 to June 13, 2025 The entries will be judged on: Submission guidelines: If you have a published children’s story and wish to participate in our contest, please send an electronic copy of your work in either PDF or Word format to limccrory@irishnetworkmn.org or info@irishnetworkmn.org by June 13, 2025. We look forward to reading your work! IN MNs 1st Literary Arts Award winner in 2021 was poet and advocate Ethna McKiernan,…
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2025 Board
Irish Network Minnesota is a great place to network and meet with others who also embrace our shared Irish and Irish American heritage. Sláinte!
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Come out and march with IN Mn
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…
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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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St Brigid’s Day 2025
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!
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Mark Connor at the Dubliner
IN-MN Presents Mark Connor at the Dubliner Dubliner Pub, 2162 University Ave, Saint Paul, MN Tuesday, Sep 24 · 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Join Irish Network Minnesota for a night of Literary Pugilism with Mark Connor and the Bards of Saint Paul, hosted by Klecko! Featuring Erica Christ. Headlining Mark Connor as he shares his latest book, “It’s About Time (Millions of Copies Sold for Dad)”, winner of the 2024 IN-MN Bloomsday Award for Poetry.
