Join us at the ICC for an afternoon learning about the history of the Irish in West Springfield and the village of Mittineague. Anne Mattina presents a wealth of information and historical photos from her research, to be included in an upcoming book published by the city of West Springfield. The Trinity Pub bar will be open for purchase; light appetizers to be served.
Registration is free; to support the ICC and help offset costs, we kindly suggest a donation of $5 – $10 at the door if able.
Join us for a season of St. Patrick’s fun with Irish culture, music, dance, food and drink at the ICC’s Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub. Plus, check our events calendar for all our regular live music events and Six Nations Rugby throughout the month.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6 • 4:30–6:30 PM Pop Up Gaeltacht > Open to anyone with an interest in the Irish language. Practice your ‘cúpla focal’ just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!
TUESDAY, MARCH 17 • St. Patrick’s Day The Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub opens at 2 pm with a full bar and a special St. Patrick’s menu. The kitchen closes at 9 pm. Please note! Table reservations are fully booked on March 17. Standing room at the bar for drinks only. • 4–6 PM Cassin Academy of Irish Dance > • 6–9 PM Kilashandra > • 7 PM Raffle Drawing for Irish Knit Poncho >
We strongly encourage you to call 413-342-4358 and make a table reservation for the following dates.
The ICC is holding a special raffle as part of our St. Patrick’s Season celebrations. Enter for a chance to win a beautiful Irish Cable Knit Poncho made of Merino wool. The poncho’s retail value is $125 USD and is approximately a Women’s M/L size.
Raffle tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20. They are only on sale in person at the ICC’s Trinity Pub until March 17. The drawing will be held at 7 pm during the Kilashandra performance on St. Patrick’s Day. Please note! Table reservations are fully booked on March 17. Standing room at the bar for drinks only.
Make plans to visit the Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub for dinner or to attend our St. Patrick’s festivities and be sure to purchase your tickets for a chance to win this beautiful Irish poncho!
Join us in the Irish Cultural Center Book Club. We’ll enjoy good craic and delve into Irish and Irish-American literature, with guided discussion in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. This event is open to all.
Our meeting will take place on Thursday, March 12 from 5:30–6:30 pm at the ICC.
We are reading The Tide Between Us: An Irish-Caribbean Story of Slavery and Emancipation by Olive Collins. Participants are encouraged to arrive a few minutes early to get settled, perhaps grab a drink, mix and mingle. You are welcome to stay after at the Trinity Pub to socialize with dinner or drinks.
In addition to our regular dinner menu, we offer a specially priced Book Club Buffet at $15.50 per person, plus tax and tip. Guests of Book Club attendees are also welcome to partake in the buffet. Choose this option at registration.
About the Book 1821: Among the thousands of Irish deportees to the Caribbean British Colonies is a 10 year old Irish boy, Art O’Neill. As an Indentured Servant on a sugar plantation in Jamaica, Art gradually acclimatises to the exotic country and the unfamiliar customs of the African slaves. Eventually Art is promised seven gold coins for seven decades of service. He doubts his master will part with the coins. The morning Art sets out to claim his gratuity, he ignores his sense of foreboding that he may not return home alive.
Ireland 1991: One hundred years later a skeleton is discovered beneath a fallen tree on the grounds of Lugdale Estate. By its side is a gold coin minted in 1870. Yseult, the owner of the estate, watches as events unfold, fearful of the long-buried truths that may emerge about her family’s past.
Inspired by the true historical story of 2,000 Irish children deported to Jamaica and the statistics that 25% of Jamaican citizens claim Irish ancestry. The Tide Between Us is a powerful novel documenting real events and the resilience of the human spirit.
Books for Upcoming Meetings • April 9, 2026: Ring of Salt by Betsy Cornwell • May 14, 2026: The Pull of the Stars: A Novel by Emma Donoghue • June 11, 2026: How the Irish Won the American Revolution: The Forgotten Heroes of America’s War of Independence by Phillip Thomas Tucker
On January 24, 2026, Congressman Richard Neal and the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England hosted a special screening of the award-winning documentary ‘Gerry Adams: A Ballymurphy Man’ at the Majestic Theater in West Springfield. This exciting event was a regional exclusive; it marked the first time the public was able to view this critically-acclaimed film about the former Sinn Féin leader in a New England cinema.
Following the screening, a reception and Q&A was held at the Irish Cultural Center. Featured speakers at the Q&A event were Congressman Richard Neal and Ciarán Quinn, Sinn Féin Representative to the USA and Canada, with producer and moderator William Tranghese.
ICC Executive Director Caroline Morrissey said, “It was an honor for the ICC to host the first public New England screening of ‘Gerry Adams: A Ballymurphy Man.’ The strong turnout and thoughtful conversation reminded us how deeply people care about understanding Ireland’s history and its path toward peace. We’re thankful to Congressman Neal, Billy Tranghese and Ciaran Quinn and all who helped bring this special event to our community.”
Congressman Richard Neal, Sinn Féin Representative Ciarán Quinn, and producer and moderator William Tranghese.Congressman Richard Neal, Sinn Féin Representative Ciarán Quinn, and producer and moderator William Tranghese speaking at the Irish Cultural Center Q&A following the documentary screening.Ciarán Quinn, Sinn Féin Representative to the USA and Canada; Sinn Féin Cllr. Aisling Hutton; ICC Co-Vice President Ed Sullivan; ICC Executive Director Caroline Morrissey; Michaela Burke, Fulbright Irish Language Teaching Assistant; ICC Co-Vice President Kevin O’Connor; Congressman Richard Neal; ICC Secretary Lynn McCarthy; ICC President Sean Cahillane.
Enjoy a delicious, romantic dinner with your special someone on Saturday, February 14 in the comfort and hospitality of the Irish House Restaurant. A crackling fire, cozy ambience, and live music make this a special evening.
Cost is $75 per couple. Includes: 1 Appetizer, 2 Entrées, 1 Dessert, 2 Glasses of Champagne. Server gratuity not included.
Reservations are required, please call 413-342-4358. Please select meal choices when making your reservation. Special event menu only this evening. Regular menu not available.
Live Music with Rosemary Caine 5 – 8 pm Enjoy an accompaniment of beautiful music by renowned Irish harpist Rosemary Caine, with fiddler Chris Devine. Rosemary’s life as a songwriter and composer started after she took up the Irish Harp in 1998. She has written, produced and collaborated on five Irish themed musicals, and founded Wilde Irish Women.
Valentine’s Dinner Menu
Appetizer (choice of 1) • Cucumber Chili Lime Salad • Seafood Cakes with Red Pepper Remoulade • Shrimp Cocktail with Cocktail Sauce
Entrée (choice of 2) • Roast Cod with Piccata Sauce and Rice • Sirloin Steak with Chimichurri and Mashed Potatoes • Chicken with Pan Jus and Mashed Potatoes
Dessert (choice of 1) • Chocolate Lava Cake with Raspberry Sauce • Cheesecake with a Choice of Sauce • Tiramisu
Guinness Six Nations Rugby is back at the Trinity Pub for 2026! Sponsored by the Springfield Rifles Rugby Club, the ICC continues our tradition of hosting viewing parties for select matches during the tournament on our big screen tv. The Trinity Pub bar will be open for all matches.
THURSDAY • FEBRUARY 5 Ireland vs France @ 3:10 pm (kitchen opens at 4 pm)
SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 7 England vs Wales @ 11:40 am (kitchen opens at 1 pm with a limited menu)
SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 14 Scotland vs England @ 11:40 am (kitchen opens at 1 pm with a limited menu) Ireland vs Italy replay from earlier in the day immediately follows
SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 21 Scotland vs Wales @ 11:40 am (kitchen opens at 1 pm with a limited menu) Ireland vs England replay from earlier in the day immediately follows
FRIDAY • MARCH 6 Ireland vs Wales @ 3:10 pm (kitchen opens at 4 pm)
SUPER SATURDAY • MARCH 14 Ireland vs Scotland @ 10:10 am Wales vs Italy @ 12:40 pm England vs France @ 4:10 pm The pub opens at 10 am; kitchen opens at noon with a seasonal limited menu. Ireland vs Scotland is a potential Six Nations Championship matchup!
West Springfield, MA – The Irish Cultural Center of Western New England announces several recent appointments to its Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
President Sean Cahillane (Springfield), Vice Presidents Ed Sullivan (West Springfield) and Kevin O’Connor (Westfield), Treasurer Stephanie Joyce (Holyoke), and Secretary Lynn McCarthy (West Springfield) have been formally approved as the ICCWNE’s Executive Committee and voted in by the full Board of Directors.
The Board’s unanimous endorsement reflects broad support for its leadership and direction and underscores its confidence in the Committee’s ability to guide the ICCWNE’s strategic priorities and uphold the organization’s mission.
Executive Director Caroline Morrissey stated, “Working alongside such a dedicated and thoughtful Executive Committee is a privilege. Each member brings invaluable experience and a deep commitment to the Irish Cultural Center’s mission. Together, we are strengthening the ICCWNE’s programs, expanding our reach, and building a vibrant future for our community.”
The Executive Committee serves as the ICCWNE’s core leadership team, helping guide major decisions, support organizational planning, and ensure smooth and effective operation. It works closely with the Executive Director in day-to-day operations and ensures that key decisions are made efficiently and responsibly.
President Sean Cahillane is looking forward to a great year to come. “We have been blessed all these years with a dedicated Board of Directors led by a strong, capable leadership team. This newly elected Executive Committee will strive to make our mission come to life, as well as seeing to the completion of our Community Performance Center, thus capping off a seven-year, $4 million-plus buildout,” he stated.
The ICCWNE has also elected new members to its Board of Directors.
Hilary Sullivan (West Springfield) and Brendan Fitzgerald (Agawam) recently joined the Board and are committed to helping the ICCWNE grow as a center of Irish culture and community in Western New England.
The Irish Cultural Center was established in 1999 to foster an appreciation of Irish culture in Western New England. Located at 429 Morgan Road in West Springfield, MA, the mission of the ICCWNE is to cultivate a connection with Ireland, through the arts, culture, history, language, and heritage. The ICCWNE offers opportunities to engage in educational, travel, and social events that promote Irish culture.
The Irish Cultural Center, Inc. of Western New England is an IRS Section 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization.
Join us in the Irish Cultural Center Book Club. We’ll enjoy good craic and delve into Irish and Irish-American literature, with guided discussion in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. This event is open to all.
Our meeting will take place on Thursday, February 12 from 5:30–6:30 pm at the ICC.
We are reading A History of the Irish, As Told By Their Food: A Book About Ireland and Irish America, With Recipes by Leslie Landrigan. Participants are encouraged to arrive a few minutes early to get settled, perhaps grab a drink, mix and mingle. You are welcome to stay after at the Trinity Pub to socialize with dinner or drinks.
In addition to our regular dinner menu, we offer a specially priced Book Club Buffet at $15.50 per person, plus tax and tip. Guests of Book Club attendees are also welcome to partake in the buffet. February buffet menu: scrod, chicken piccata, bourbon meatballs, vegetable medley, garlic mash, rolls and salad. Choose this option at registration.
About the Book What can butter and ham tell us about Irish history? In this book, they can tell you a lot. So can the Salmon of Knowledge, the priest’s drop of whiskey and the pig—“the little gentleman who pays the rent.”
This book about Irish food unlocks the secrets of the Emerald Isle, its history and its culture. It explains why oat cakes go with Imbolc and barmbrack with Samhein. It recounts the tragic events that led to the reign of the potato. And it describes how Catholicism affected the Irish diet, from salt fish to dairy cake.
View the history of the Irish people in Ireland and in America with this captivating book. Filled with recipes, stories and illustrations, readers will gain a deeper understanding of Irish heritage and culture.
Available from several vendors online or your favorite local book shop. Or, check your local library. • Amazon.com >
Books for Upcoming Meetings • March 12, 2026: The Tide Between Us: An Irish-Caribbean Story of Slavery & Emancipation by Olive Collins • April 9, 2026: Ring of Salt by Betsy Cornwell
Exclusive Documentary Screening at the Majestic Theater, presented by Congressman Richard Neal and the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England on Saturday, January 24.
• 2:00 pm Film Screening at the Majestic Theater 131 Elm Street, West Springfield, MA
• 4:30 – 6:00 pmReception and Q&A at the Irish Cultural Center 429 Morgan Road, West Springfield, MA
Tickets Tickets are $10, general seating. Your ticket provides admission to the film screening and the Q&A at the ICC. This event is sold out.
About the Event Congressman Richard Neal and the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England invite you to a special screening of the award-winning documentary Gerry Adams: A Ballymurphy Man at the Majestic Theater. This exciting event is a regional exclusive; it marks the first time the public will have an opportunity to view this critically-acclaimed film about the former Sinn Féin leader in a New England cinema. The film premiered at the Galway Film Festival last year and commercial screenings have taken place in movies theatres across Ireland. The next planned viewing in the US is at the Capital Irish Film Festival in Washington, D.C. in February.
Following the screening, a reception and Q&A for ticketholders will be held at the Irish Cultural Center. The Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub will be open with a full bar and a limited dinner menu for purchase. Speakers will include Congressman Richard Neal; Ciarán Quinn, Sinn Féin Representative to the USA and Canada; and producer and moderator William Tranghese.
This exclusive Q&A is open only to those who purchase tickets to the film screening; proof of purchase must be presented. The Irish House Restaurant opens for regular dining at 6:00 pm. Live music by The Blaney Brothers starts at 6:30 pm.
We encourage our local Irish affiliate groups to attend this special event!
Background Gerry Adams was the President of Sinn Fein for more than thirty years and is considered one of the principal architects of the Good Friday Agreement, the historic treaty that brought peace and reconciliation to the island of Ireland after decades of conflict. Adams has a well-established relationship with Western Massachusetts, having visited the region shortly after President Clinton issued him a visa to travel to the US for the first time in 1994. As the guest of Congressman Neal, a longtime friend and colleague, he has returned on several occasions, most notably marching in the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade in 2006. In A Ballymurphy Man Gerry Adams tells the remarkable story of his life of political activism in his own voice for the first time. Supporters of the conflict resolution in Ireland and beyond will find this documentary compelling, revealing and informative. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Live Music with Rosemary Caine
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