Community Events

This is a Ceili Dance class for Beginners. Ceili is an Irish folk dance done in couples/groups where footwork is simple and emphasis is placed on the figures and formations of the dances.  The Irish used Ceili to maintain their culture and language under British Occupation. Questions?  Contact Kitty Heinzman at The Ardan Academy

This is an Irish Step Dancing class for beginners. Step dance is an Irish folk dance characterized by rigid upper body and intricate footwork. The Irish used Step dance to maintain their culture and language under British Occupation. Questions? Contact Liz Heinzman of The Ardan Academy

This is a Ceili Dance class for Beginners. Ceili is an Irish folk dance done in couples/groups where footwork is simple and emphasis is placed on the figures and formations of the dances.  The Irish used Ceili to maintain their culture and language under British Occupation. Questions?  Contact Kitty Heinzman at The Ardan Academy

We are looking forward to seeing you June 10- 12, 2022 at Greenmead  Historical Park Livonia. SAVE THE DATES!  Friday June 10                    5-11 pm Saturday June 11          12-11 pm Sunday June 12               12-7 pm TICKET INFORMATION […]

  Every year in June, people from all over the world gather to celebrate the day in 1904 when Leopold Bloom walked around Dublin. Bloom’s peregrinations are chronicled in James Joyce’s novel, “Ulysses”, and his day is called. . . BLOOMSDAY The Irish Cultural Forum of Detroit is pleased to Announce an all NEW Bloomsday […]

"First Tuesday" Sessions Hosted by the Detroit Irish Music Association (DIMA) All are welcome to join or to listen! 6:30-7 - Open class in repertoire and style* 7-7:30 - Slow session 7:30-9 - Open session * Free for DIMA members. $5 suggested donation for non-members. Questions? Check out www.detroitirishmusic.org

"Guinness with Genealogists - Help Session" Speakers: Derek Blount, Dick Doherty, Rich Handley Irish Genealogical Society of Michigan holds meetings the 3rd Saturday of the month (no December meeting) at the Gaelic League Irish American Club of Detroit. Please check out website for updates and calendar changes: https://www.miigsm.org

Set dancing is an Irish Folk dance based on quadrilles, in groups of 4 or 8 dancers. Anne McCallum's set dancing, $8. Beginners welcome! Plan to join the craic, visit with friends and get back on the dance floor!

Stop by the Gaelic League to celebrate our Half-way to St.Patrick’s Day event on Saturday, September 17th . We will be selling 2023 memberships, food and Gaelic League merchandise. John L. Sullivan (of the Diggers) will be performing in the lounge.