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Mayo community before it was lost forever. That is part of our goal at iIrish too – preserve, present, promote - our rich culture has much to offer … Lend me your hand, can you feel my heart beating? Do you understand? Can you feel the pain?

But here’s the thing: Irish audiences show up. The more than 31 million Americans who claim Irish ancestry have demonstrated time and again that we want to see, hear and support stories that connect us to Ireland and to each other. So, we’re taking the first step.

Come learn more about our upcoming Irish music classes, meet members of the local traditional music community, and experience the music firsthand. Whether you are an experienced musician or simply curious to learn, this is an opportunity to discover what makes Irish traditional music so enduring and engaging

Created in 1991, The Pittsburgh Irish Festival, Inc. has gained recognition as an important presenter of Celtic culture due, in large part, to our highly successful festival. This event has become one of the nation’s finest Irish American festivals, and certainly the most comprehensive exhibit of Irish music, lore, food, and dance in the region. Tickets/info at pghirishfest.org.

More than 500 lots spanning centuries of Irish life - from traditional spongeware and bog oak to Killarney work, vernacular furniture and objects connected to the 1916 Rising and Bloody Sunday - will be offered online September 15th.