The Irish Society, based in Houston, Texas, provides an
opportunity for all to experience the richness and diversity of our
Irish heritage on a nonpartisan, nonsectarian basis.
Within this website, you will find:
Information about us and our affiliate organizations, Our Calendar
of Events, The Irish Society On-Line Newsletter, Information
on becoming a member of The Irish Society
Thank you for visiting the site, and we hope you'll return often!
opportunity for all to experience the richness and diversity of our
Irish heritage on a nonpartisan, nonsectarian basis.
Within this website, you will find:
Information about us and our affiliate organizations, Our Calendar
of Events, The Irish Society On-Line Newsletter, Information
on becoming a member of The Irish Society
Thank you for visiting the site, and we hope you'll return often!
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| The Irish Society of Houston PO Box 980334 Houston, Texas 77098 |
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| Sunday, December 1, 2019 Christmas Concert at the University of St. Thomas Sunday, December 1, 2019 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Get into the holiday spirit with lively music from The Jig Is Up!, Houston’s premier traditional Irish band. This special show will spotlight several Irish Christmas season traditions, including the “wren boys’” parades for charity, sean nós (old style) dance and uniquely Irish Christmas songs. $15 for adults; $10 seniors (65+); UST faculty, staff and students free UST Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum Blvd., Houston, TX 77006 Contact Lori Gallagher for more information irishstudies@stthom.edu or 713-525-3592 Robert Shaddox, with his clear tenor voice, is the band’s main vocalist; his skilled bodhrán adds punch to the dance tunes. Matt Lewis’ guitar drives the faster tunes and evokes the lyrical beauty to the ballads that Matt and Robert sing. Larry Mallette is the featured flute and whistle player/composer. Diehl Moran’s inventive fiddle and banjo add grace and punch to the music. Kendall Rogers is a highly sought traditional keyboardist who can double on guitar or accordion to complete the band’s sound. Saturday, December7, 2019 The Houston Gaels End of Year Celebration Dinner Saturday, December 7, 2019 7PM We will have our end of year celebration dinner on Saturday, December 7th at Hugh O’Connor’s on I-10 at the Marqe Entertainment Complex at 7pm. It will be $25 which will include food and there will be a DJ. Please email Houstongaels@gmail.com for tickets. |
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