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Irish Classes Sept. 8

Irish Gaelic Language Fall classes begin Sept. 8
Conversational Irish, Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm (with instructor approval)
beginning Sept. 8
Beginner Irish, Thursdays 6:45 – 8:15 pm, beginning Sept. 9
10-week courses.
Classes will focus on the basic pronunciation, the culture, family and place names, and literature of the language.
Instructor lived in Ireland for 10 years and studied the language extensively, earning a B.A. in Celtic Studies from University of California, Berkeley, and an M. Phil. in Irish Studies from University College Dublin.
Class fee is $100 with Irish Center 2010 or 2011 membership.

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Driscoll Irish Dance School Fall Classes

Fall class schedule for the new Driscoll School of Irish Dance at the Irish Center.

Class Level           Day              Time                         Start Date
Beginner               Monday     6 – 7 pm                   9/20/2010
Novice/Open      Monday     7 – 8 pm                   9/20/2010
Beginner               Thursday   5:45 – 6:45 pm     9/23/2010
Adult Class          Saturday    9 – 10 am                 9/25/2010
Classes may change based on enrollment. $45/month. Family discounts.

Bridgid Driscoll, TCRG, is a certified Irish dance teacher with An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha, Dublin Ireland, The Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America and The Irish Dance Teachers Association of Mid-America. She has Irish competed throughout North America and has assisted in teaching Irish dance lessons for almost half of her dance career for ability levels ranging from Beginner to Open Champion.

Visit http://www.kcirishdance.com/ or info@kcirishdance.com for more information.

Genealogy Workshop, Sept. 25 – NEW DATES

Sat. Sept. 25, 9 am - Finding Women through Genealogy
Each month, usually the third Saturday of the month, Barbara leads discussion on a new genealogy topic. Anyone can attend all workshops or just as subjects are of interest. The Irish Center has wi-fi so laptops are welcomed though not required.

Sat. Oct. 23, 9 am, When Grandpa Went Off to War – Researching War Records
Free for IMCC members, $5/session suggested donation for general, IMCC memberships will be available at the door. Walk-ins welcome.

Celtic gift

The Irish Center recently was honored to have received this year’s grant from the Noble Society of Celts for the amount $1,000. The Society’s purpose is to “bring together like-minded folks with a common Celtic interest in honoring and preserving the Celtic heritage. ” The grant will go toward furthering the Irish Center’s cultural programming, particularly Irish language instruction and music. Visit http://www.noblesocietyofcelts.org/index.html.

Irish Classic Golf Tourney 2010, Sept. 16

Irish Classic Golf Tourney 2010
Thurs. Sept. 16
Sponsored by and benefiting the Irish Museum and Cultural Center, Fr. Donnelly and Padraig Pearse Ancient Order of Hibernians
Tee Time: 1 pm, Shotgun Start
Where: Drumm Farm
Entry Fee: $125 per player or $500 per team, $500 hole sponsor
Includes: Green fees, golf cart, beer and soft drinks on the course, box lunch served before tee time, appetizers.
One round ~ 18 Hole Tournament ~ Four Person Teams ~ Hole-in-one Competition
Sponsorships, reservations available now!
Contact IMCC executive director Rachel Casey, 816-474-3848, info@irishmuseum.org

In Memoriam

The Irish Center lost two very dear friends and leaders in the Irish community recently.

Irish Center board member John O’Neal passed away July 1. John served on the boards of several Irish organizations and reached out to bring individuals and organizations together to work toward common goals. He could be serious and focused, but many of us will remember John with a microphone in his hand, always ready to sing an Irish tune. At the Irish Center, whenever we hear the Irish National Anthem, we will likely be thinking of John and all he shared with us. Godspeed.

The family suggests gifts to Children’s Mercy Hospital’s Cancer Center.

Former board member Maureen Galey passed away passed away July 6, 2010. Maureen got excited about her family, politics, golf and the Irish. She was instrumental with developing the Irish Museum, especially fundraising, including chairing the first few Irish Galas. Many of us remember her sharing a bottle of Irish whiskey in the kitchen to toast the grand opening of the Irish Center on March 17, 2007, for which she worked so hard. Slainte.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the KU Medical Center Cancer Center, 2330 Shawnee Mission Pkwy., Westwood, KS 66205.

The Irish Center in USA Today

The Irish Center was listed in USA Today as a place that gives our city International Flair. Check out the article here: http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/10great/2009-10-22-united-nations-day_N.htm

Hear More on Celtic Crossings

Listen to Celtic Crossings radio show, 1510 am, Sundays at 10 – 11:30 am to hear about all the Irish happenings in town.