Are you ready for St. Patrick’s Day? There will be St. Patrick’s Day Parades in Charlotte, Raleigh and Wilmington. All three of these parades will be on March 16th. Details for each can be found using the links below. Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade Wilmington St. Patrick’s Day Parade March…
2 New Irish Pubs!
It has been a grand time the last couple weeks here in North Carolina with not just one, but two new Irish Pubs opening their doors. Pinky’s the Pub Upstairs in downtown New Bern, NC celebrated their Grand Opening on September 29th. Irish Rock band Nine Times Around came out from Raleigh for the festivities….
Irish Music is Back in North Carolina
2020 did a number on Live music but things look to be back in full swing with plenty of Sessions and live music. For those looking to listen to Live Irish music you can regularly find it here:When: Every Tuesdays 6 – 9pmWhere: Doherty’s Irish Pub in Apex5490 Apex Peakway, Apex, NC 27502 When: Every…
Irish Session Update April 2023
Sadly, the Raleigh Sunday Session is still on hiatus. However, we have lots of sessions starting up throughout the state. This includes new sessions in Jacksonville, Wilson and Carrboro. On the Second Saturdays of the month there is a new session at the Cup of Joy Coffee House in Wilson, NC from 2-4pm. This session…
Harp Irish Session Returns
The Traditional Irish Music Session will return to the Harp in Wilmington this Saturday June 19th. The session runs from 2 – 4 pm. Stop by to join in or sit back and enjoy listening to some Irish Traditional Music.
Cape Fear Hooley (Under the Bridge)
This Saturday June 12th the Wilmington St. Patrick’s Day Committee, will be hosting the Cape Fear Hooley (under the bridge) at Waterline Brewery. Come join in the fun! The event will feature Wilmington Pipes and Drums, Live Music, Irish Dancers and family entertainment. This is a free outdoor event, but donations are welcome and it…
Irish Music Night Returns to Doherty’s Irish Pub
Live Irish Music is back at Doherty’s! Stop by Doherty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant of Apex on Tuesdays or Doherty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant of Cary on Wednesdays for live Irish Bands from 6 – 9pm. For a list of events check their calendar at: https://www.dohertysirishpubnc.com/events-entertainment
Raleigh GAA Gaelic Football Tournament
The Raleigh GAA will be hosting their Gaelic Football Tournament on June 5th at the Raleigh Rugby fields off Poole road. Come out and enjoy some Irish sports!
Return of the Wake Forest Session
After a long break the Sunday Session has returned to Wake Forest. The Session is every Sunday at Pat Murnane’s from 12:30 – 3:00 PM. This is an open session and all are welcome to come play or listen.
A Year After the Shutdown
This St. Patrick’s Day marks a year since the coronavirus brought a halt to gatherings and events. It has been a tough year for many, but thanks to Zoom we have been able to virtually meet and share our Irish Culture. With the roll out of the vaccines and the promise of warmer weather we…