The Western New York Irish Famine Commemoration Committee will hold its annual mass at the Famine Memorial on the Waterfront on Saturday, July 26th at 10 am. Msgr. Patrick Keleher will be our principal celebrant. He will be joined by several other priests in this concelebrated liturgy. Music and singing will be provided by a combined choir of area Irish American musicians and singers featuring Kindred, Amhrán O Ciar, and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. Members of area Irish and Irish American organizations, athletic teams, and traditional dance schools will participate. Their banners will be displayed about the Memorial grounds. Representatives will take part in the entrance procession, the offertory procession and as Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors. A monetary collection will be taken to aid areas that are plagued by famine throughout the world. Non-perishable goods will be collected for area food banks. Further information can be obtained by calling 310-0840. Following the Mass a buffet lunch will be available at nearby Shanghai Reds. This highly successful event was sold out last year. Tickets limited and are on sale at a cost of $15 each. They may be acquired by calling Sharon at 835-0604, Betty at 633-5977 and Sheila at 824-8871. They will also be available at the Tara Shoppe and at the Dublin House. Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, July 23rd.

Timmy McCarthy

From Baile Bhuirne in West Cork, Timmy McCarthy is a set dance master in the tradition of the Sliabh Luachra. He epitomizes the pure joy and vitality of the polkas and slides of the region. Few teachers can convey the grace and poise, earthiness and physicality of Irish set dance like Timmy. Join us!

Join us for a grand seisiun Saturday 26 July at Neitzche's 248 Allen St. Buffalo 716-886-8539 4pm till….

Guinness draught special $3.75 pt. -- Set dance workshop and ceili

Sunday 27 July at the Buffalo Irish Centre -- 245 Abbott Rd. Buffalo 716-822-6275

Workshop 12pm- 4pm $15.00/ $10.00 CCE members -- Ceili 6pm- 10 pm $15.00/ $10.00 CCE members

www.buffaloirishartssociety.com -- www.buffaloirish.com -- contact us at www.martinwynne.net

Thursday in the Square -- July 31st Spirit of The West

Buffalo Rocks the Harbor -- August 15th Great Big Sea This concert is at the new Inner Harbor, and is half-sold out already! ... click the picture above to book tickets!

Celtic Night at Artpark featuring Leahy August 12, 2008 | Concert begins at 6:30pm Part of the "First Niagara Tuesday in the Park" free outdoor concert series Carry-ins prohibited; on-site concessions available Also includes free hands-on art activities for children www.artpark.net or (716) 754-4375 Leahy is a Canadian powerhouse of eight musical brothers and sisters who have been playing together their entire lives. The band’s three acclaimed CDs—Leahy, Lakefield, and In All Things—have world-wide sales of over half a million copies. The family continues to move forward as musicians and performers. Winter 2007 saw them release their first ever live DVD and CD. PBS audiences are currently watching Leahy’s third television special. They are also in the midst of working on their second DVD and live CD, which are to be released in 2008. On their recent American tour, new audiences learned that this family of instrumentalists, singers, and dancers brings a rare level of originality and musicianship to the stage. This originality includes music that Leahy writes, arranges, and produces. Known for their unique blend of musical styles and genres, their repertoire is more distinct than ever.

Artpark Presents The Irish Tenors August 25, 2008 | Concert begins at 8:00pm Tickets: $25-$55 www.artpark.net or (716) 754-4375 Since they first joined voices in 1998, The Irish Tenors have made countless traditional treasures breathe with new life. Moreover, they've proven themselves gifted interpreters of a wide range of material, with such songs as "My Heart Will Go On" (made famous by Celine Dion), "Fairytale Of New York" (previously recorded by Kirsty MacColl and The Pogues) and even Jimmy Kennedy's "South Of The Border" (Down Mexico Way). These songs live comfortably in their repertoire alongside "Danny Boy", "My Wild Irish Rose" and "Fields Of Athenry". In September, 2005 Razor & Tie will release their latest album, "Sacred, A Spiritual Journey", featuring a wide range of spiritual material and inspirational songs. They are surely versatile, but for many, Anthony Kearns, and Finbar Wright are synonymous with Irish music. When John McDermott announced he was going to concentrate on solo engagements, a search was started for a third tenor. Karl Scully is the newest member of the Irish Tenors. The Buffalo Irish Center is considering running a bus or two... 825-9535

Innisfree Adult Dancers

We meet on Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm, in the Emerald Room of the Buffalo Irish Center, 245 Abbott Road, Buffalo, NY. The exceptions are the last week of August and the first week of September and mid-December to first week of January. Both set and ceili dances are taught. No partner needed, no special dress---just be comfortable. We have a ton of fun, so "Tar damhsa liom" (come dance with me)

Weekly Dancing Classes!

Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m., Buffalo Irish Center

Thursdays are at Sharkey's Cafe (near the Larkin Building)

call Joe Brown at 834-9459 for more info.

Where: 248 Allen St. Buffalo 716-886-8539 -- When: Saturdays from 4-?pm

Description: Enjoy zesty Irish tunes and songs at a venue with a reputation for attracting distinctive musicians and music lovers. This seisiun has attracted a loyal listenership and features County Clare fiddler, Ed Dillon, members of Trefoyle, and the occasional piano accordion break from Bill the Bartender. Regional talent from as far as Pennsylvania, Toronto and the Finger Lakes drop in regularly. Free Guinness round for musicians. Level of playing gravitates from Intermediate to Advanced, but all welcome. Lodging available for out-of-towners given advanced notice.

Irish Singing Session every Monday starting at 7:30 PM hosted by Tim Daley