Looking for a local Irish/Celtic Pub? Check out this list!
Also listed... Irish Music Sessions!
Coakley's Restaurant and Irish Pub
305 Bridge St., New Cumberland, PA.
774-5556.http://www.coakleys.com
O'Rork's Pub
44 Steinwehr Ave., Gettysburg, PA.
Molly Brannigans Irish Pub
21 N. 2ns St., Harrisburg, PA 260-9242. Traditional Music Session 4th Sunday of each month.
The Harp and Fiddle Irish Pub and Restaurant
110 N. George St., York, PA 854-4277 http://www.theharpandfiddle.com
Appalachian Brewing Company
50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA 221-1080 http://www.abcbrew.com
McGraths Irish Pub
202 Locust St., Harrisburg, PA. 232-9914 http://www.Mcgrathspub.com
Elephant Castle Pub and Restuarant
148 Sheraton Dr., New Cumbeland, PA 774-5435
Market Cross Pub
113 N. Hanover St., Carlisle, PA 258-1234
Flavors
Elizabethtown, PA. Celtilc Music Session Every 3rd Thursday of the Month
Spiritfields
619 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, PA 334-9449. Irish Music Session, 1st Thursday of the Month.
Ceoltas Irish Pub
310 N. 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 233-3202. Open Music Session, Every other Monday of the Month. Tunes and songs, prefer traditional instruments.http://www.Ceoltasirish.com
Cool Beans
141 W. High St, Bellefonte, PA 814-355-1178. Open Music Session, Second Friday of the Month. 7:30 to 10:00pm. Newbies welcome, no music stands. Night begins as a "slow session." Comfy spots for listeners. Tips go to local food banks.
O'Lordans Irish Pub
Westminster, MD. Second & fourth Wednesday of the Month. 8:00 to 10:00pm.
Cahill's Fish and Chips
7 North 9th St., Lebanon, PA 717-273-3722. Open 11am-6pm Tues-Sat. Serving some of the best Irish food west of Ireland, including a full Irish Breakfast.
McGrath's Emerald Grille
3439 Capital City Mall Drive, Camp Hill PA. 717-737-7272. Located in the Capital City Mall, this Irish American restaurant serves the finest in cuisine and spirits. Stop in for a great pot of tea. McGrath's serves Beweley's and Barry's teas.
.http://www.Mcgrathsemeraldgrill.com
Looking for a local Celtic
musician to play at your event? Check out our list at the bottom
of this page!
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Dauphin County Bobby
Sands Division #1. Irish Catholic Organization.
Old City Hall, Suite 202, 423 Walnut St., Harrisburg PA 17101 Charles Daniel "Cholly" shields. Information: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aohbobbysandsdiv1 or email or call 717-232-6151.
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Pvt. Barney Devine Division I
Gettysburg, Adams County, PA. Information http://www.gettysburgaoh.com
Capital Area Contra Dance
Association, East Shore
(717) 737-3890.
Central PA Chapter of LAOH
(Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians)
A group of Catholic women of Irish descent who come together to promote friendship, unity, and Christian charity. Meetings are held at 7:00pm the first Monday of the month at ABC Brewery. For more information contact Mary Crowley (717) 737-4158.
Central PA Olde English Country
Dancers (717) 469-2418.
Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Irish American Unity Conference
Nationwide, nonpartisan, nonsectarian, chapter-based human rights organization working for justice and peace in Ireland. Old City Hall, Suite 202, 423 Walnut St., Harrisburg PA 17101 Charles Daniel "Cholly" Shields, Chapter President and IAUC National Board Member; AtlanticIAUC@att.net or (717)232-6151
Ceol Neamh Pipe Band
Formed in 1998, the Ceol Neamh Pipe BAnd practices in Lancaste, PA, but have performed and competed throughout the eastern United States and Canada. Beginner lessons are available FREE of charge.
For additional information, contact Pipe Major Marty Sullivan at (717) 751-0134 or http://www.geocities.com/ceolneamh
ceolneah@hotmail.com
Coyle School of Irish Dance
Director: Colleen Coyle Kelly. Irish Step Dance lessons and students available for performances. Classes in Carlisle, Harrisburg, Hershey and York. Information: (717) 624-1767.
http://www.coyleschool.com
Ancient Order of Hibernians,
Cumberland County Michael Collins Division
Irish-Catholic Mens Organization
and Womens Auxiliary. Meets at Carnahans Sports Tavern, 209 Third
St., New Cumberland. Group meets first Tueday of each month.
For information, contact Frank McKamey (717) 367-2410. http://www.michaelcollins.freeserve.com
Cumberland Valley Arts and Antiques
http://www.CVArtsandAntiques
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
Group has over 186 members
(men and women) and you do not have to be Irish to belong. They
raise money through activities for local charities. It is a non-political,
non-religious organization who share an appreciation of Irish
heritage. Annual fee is $10. Troy Beaverson is current president.
PO Box 11421 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1421.
The Gaelic American Society
Group meets
the 2nd Thursday of each month, Stauffer Mansion on the Lititz
Pike, Lancaster, PA, 7:30pm. For more information, contact Ken
McCauley (717) 548-2177.
Harrisburg Area Contra Dance
Association, Camp Hill
(717) 774-2305.
Harrisburg Irish Parade
HbgIrishParade@aol.com
http://www.harrishburgirishparade.com
Harrisburg Scottish Dance
Society
Classes weekly, Harrisburg, Performances. Contact Bob and Jill Davidson (717) 545-5092. http://www.geocities.com/scottishcountrydance/
Irish Heritage Society of
Central PA
Cultural-Educational
Organization that takes pride in their Irish Heritage. Meetings
3rd Wednesday of each month. Villa Theresa, Harrisburg. Contact:
Rosemary Marcy (717) 774-6788.
James Buchanan Juvenile Pipe Band
Calling all youth! The James Buchanan Juvenile Pipe Band is open to all pipers and drummers under 18 years of age. Instruction is available for youth ages 8 to 13. For more information call Thompson McConnell (717) 581-0068 or www.jbjpb.org
Lochiel Emerald Society Pipes and Drums
Based out of Harrisburg, formed in 2005. The band perfoms in various parades including St. Patrick's Day Parades, Fireman Convention Parades, Memorial Day Parades and Holiday parades as well as memorial services, and Scottish/Irish Festivals. Practice is held weekly on Mondays in New Cumberland at Fairview Township Fire Hall. Beginner lessons are available to new students. Contact Band Manager Daryll Kuhn at email: info@lochielhbg or www.lochielhbg
Meeting of the Marques
Gathering of several
Harrisburg area Sports Car and Motorcycle Clubs including Austin
Healey Sports and Touring Club, Appalachian Sports Car Club,
Central PA Triumph Club and Tigers East/Alpine East Club. Contact:
Gerald Gorman, Camp Hill (717) 761-1839.
McGinley Irish Dancers
Ceili Dancers. Director: Lena McGinley-Crosier, 315 Market St., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. (717) 691-1163 Irish Danc lessons and performing for both adults and children.www.mcginleyirishdancers.com
Notre Dame Club of Harrisburg
Michael J. Cassidy (717)260-9333 mic@jdsw.com
Olde Gaelic Rugby Club
Jay Abom, 3901 Chestnut
St., Camp Hill, PA, phone 249-0900
Quittapahilla Highlanders
Scottish Pipe Band
Bagpipe Traditional Music Programs, Educational Programs, Solo or entire band available for parades, events, weddings, funerals, performances, etc. Band practices at Lebanon Valley College or Monday evenings. Contact Dick Harris, Band Manager, 514 E. Main St., Annville PA, phone 717-867-5387 or 867-2554 or www.qhpipeband.org
Rebel Heart Irish Dancers
A contemporary Irish dance troupe. Director: Stephanie Oscilowski. Friendly and noncompetitive learning environment for students ages 4 to adult. Classes offered in Lemoyne, Harrisburg, Hershey, and Annville. Performance opportunities available. For more information (717) 379-0446 or www.myspace.com/rebelheartx3
Reid School of Highland DAnce
The Highland Fling, The Sword Dance, The Seann Triubhas! Ever wanted to learn Highland Dancing? The Reid School of Irish Dance was formed over 50 year ago by Marguerite Ried. Now run by her daughter, Linda Reid Tarpy, the Reid School of Highland Dance offers classes in Lancaster. For more information call Linda Reid Tarpy at (610) 689-9074.
The Rosemary House
120 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg, PA. (10 miles west of Harrisburg.) The Rosemary House offers a reatail store, private tea room and beautiful display gardens. Workshops, lectures and herbal dinners offered. Herbal Calendar of Events available.Store hours M-F 10am to 6pm Sat 10am to 4pm Extended holiday hours. For more information (717) 679-5111 or www.TheRosemaryHouse.com
Scottish Society of Central Pennsylvania
Non-profit organization celebrating Scottish heritage and tradition. Activities held throughout the year; including Robert Burns Supper in January, Pipes and Drums Festival in June, and Scottish Heritage Day at Peace Church in September. Membership $15.Contact John Melville (717) 731-6289 , P.O. Box 280, Enola, PA 17025 or www.PennScots.org
Susquehanna Folk Music Society
All volunteer non-profit
organization dedicated to preserving and encouraging traditional
arts in Central PA. Sponsors Celtic and Folk Concerts, activities
and Music Workshops at area theaters, Colleges and other sights.
Members receive discounted tickets to events. Contact: (717)763-5744
www.sfmsfolk.org.
Susquehanna Pipes and Drums
Formed in
1990. Perform in parades, piping concerts and supply solo pipers
for special occasions. Piping and Drumming taught with free lessons
to students. Members are from York, Lancaster, Harrisburg and
Cumberland County. Practice weekly in York. Pipe Major Rodney
Yeaple (717) 846-1912 email: susqpd91@aol.com
Welsh Society of Greater Harrisburg
Perpetuates Welsh Culture
and Heritage. Meetings 1st Wednesday of each month. Welsh activities
include annual St. Davids Day Dinner. Contact: (717) 761-0639.
The West Shore Rugby Club
Under 19 Rugby Club made up of players from three West Shore high school - Red Land, Cedar Cliff and Trinity High School. www.westshoreunited.com
White Horse Rugby Club
EPRU Division III Men's club located in the Greater Valley Forge area. www.whitehorserugby.org
York Area Contra Dance Association
Monthly dances
and lessons. Contact Cushlea Scour (717) 792-3999 or check out
their website www.w4c.com/dance/york
York St. Patrick's Day Parade
Committee
Contact Mary Yeaple at (717) 846-1912 or www.yorksaintpatricksdayparade.org
Zembo Highlanders Pipe Band
The Highlander Unit
is part of the Harrisburg Lodge of the Order of Freemasonry.
Members must be active members of the Zembo Shrine. For informations
on membership or for booking contact Zembo Temple A.A.O.N.M.S.
2801 N. Third St., Harrisburg, PA 17110, phone (717) 238-8107.
Looking for information on
Celtic Radio Programs? Try one of this local shows:
The Thistle & Shamrock
Nationally syndicated
Celtic Music Program out of Ashville NC. Hosted by Fiona Richie.
Saturday 10:00pm WITF public radio 89.5FM
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Are
you looking for a local musician to entertain at an event? We
can help. Here are the names of some talented Celtic musicians
who live in central PA.
Rodney Owens, Highland and Uilleann (Irish), Bagpiping
for any occasion - (717) 234-2526
Bob Davidson, Bagpiping for any occasion, Bagpiping
lessons - (717) 545-5092
Comorant's Fancy, A six member band playing music of the British Isles. Playing Pubs, Parties, Concerts and Festivals in the PA, MD, WV Tri-State area. (717) 334-4334 or (717) 624-2542 CormorantsFancy@dejazzd.com
Laune Rangers, Celtic Music for pubs, restaurants or private events - (717) 795-8278 or http://www.launies.com
UnaRose, Celtic band, traditional and acoustic with a touch of rock. Pubs, parties, weddings (ceremony & reception) - (717) 731-1028
Inishowen, The duo of Henry Cohen and Lynn Colgan Cohen performs the music of the Celtic nations on fiddle, piano, Celtic harp, hammered dulcimer and other instruments. Available for concerts, festivals, dances, weddings, etc. - http://www.inishowenmusic.comor emailinishowenmusic@mac.com
Coyle School Irish Dance,
Dancers for Festivals
or Events. Call Colleen Coyle Kelly - (717) 624-1767
Clannamore, Celtic and American Traditional music
- (717) 361-2992 or http://www.clannamore.com
Bill Gable, Bagpiper for any occasion. Affordable
bagpipe lessons - (717) 258-6779 email: gable@epix.net
Susquehanna Pipes and Drums, formed in 1990. Perform in parades,
piping concerts and supply solo pipers for special occasions.
Piping and Drumming taught with free lessons to students. Members
are from York, Lancaster, Harrisburg and Cumberland County. Practice
weekly in York. Pipe Major Rodney Yeaple (717) 846-1912 email:
susqpd91@aol.com Pipe
Cpl Bill Gable (717) 258-6779 email: gable@epix.net
Barby Holder, Celtic and Folk Music (guitar and hammered dulcimer) - (717) 737-9831, http://www.barbyholder.com
Arcona, http://www.arconareelband.com
Lewis Lynch Celtic Harp, Featuring Louis Lynch (harp/piano) and Chris Laughery
(flute/guitar) - (717) 957-4776.
Gladly Playe, Not your ordinary folk. A 4 to 6 piece ensemble performing folk music of the British Isles and America on a wide variety of instruments, including hammer dulcimer, fiddle, whistles, flutes, mandolins, guitar, and bodhran. Years of experience with performing for all kinds of events.http://www.gladlyplaye.com
KnotWork "Folk music of Celtic origins" A Central PA trio which performs the full spectrum of Celtic folk on fiddle, whistles, flutes, piccolo, Irish bouzouki, mandolin, banjo-mandolin, bodhrans, bones, guitars, vocals and uilleann pipes. (717) 872-1968.http://www.knotwork.info
Duelin', This duo of Jim Schaefer (uilleann pipes, whistles, & bones) and Tommy Kochel (wooden whistles, flutes, & piccolo; Irish bouzouki, mandolin, & banjo-mandolin; bodhrans & bones; vocals; uilleann pipes) performs throughout Central PA. Weddings, wakes, whatever. (717) 872-1968http://www.tommyswirled.com
Stephen Bradney, Irish Pub Singer, Lancaster, PA. http://home.clubdepot.com/sbradney
Jo Morrison, Celtic harp player. Specializes in
Scottish music, including air, marches, strathspeys, reels, ballads
and waulking songs. (410) 875-0855 http://www.triharpskel.com
Irishtown Road, Traditional Celtic and Irish music,
Instrumentals, Vocals in Gaelic and English. Group based in McSherrystown,PA.
http://www.irishtownroad.com
Fire in the Glen, lively Irish Pub songs and fiddle tunes,
(717) 396-9293, To listen to music sample go to http://www.myspace.com/fitgmusic.htmlorhttp://www.rambles.net/fitg/glen.html
UnCommon Ground, a Berks/Lancaster county based female trio featurning Celtic harp, hammered dulcimer, fiddle, whistles, bodhran, and bowed psaltery among others! Weddings, parties, hisoric events - Celtic music is our passion! (610) 589-9644, tsauber@talon.net
Scotland Reign Celtic Bagpipe Band , Based in Hershey. Available for parades, festivals, weddings, wakkes, funerals, fancy balls, etc. (717) 361-9064 http://www.scotlandreign.com
Marting Family Band, Traditional Irish & American Fiddle tunes. http://www.martinfamilyband.net
McGinley Irish Dancers, Ceili Dancers. Director: Lena McGinley-Crosier, 315 Market St., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. (717) 691-1163 Students available for performance of traditional Irish Dance and Ceili Dancing. www.mcginleyirishdancers.com
Callanish, Instruments include flute, whistles, concertina, fiddle, bouzouki, guitar, bodhran, bones, vocals. Entertain at festivals, parties and concerts throughtout PA and surrounding states.
http://www.callinishband.com
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