Na Gaeil

Join Chicago’s Irish language groups, Na Gaeil and Gaeilago, at the Irish American Heritage Center for a traditional Irish singing workshop led by Gearóidín Breathnach — one of Ireland’s most celebrated sean-nós singers — visiting from Co. Donegal.

This special event is limited to 25 participants, so register early!

Registration: https://forms.gle/WY4gxQDy9yR8gwzWA

Thursday, 28th May from 6:30PM-8:30PM

Gaeilago in conjunction with Na Gaeil Chicago are sponsoring an Irish Song Workshop with acclaimed Sean-Nós singer Gearóidín Breathnach at Irish American Heritage Center, Thursday May 28. Register at https://forms.gle/WY4gxQDy9yR8gwzWA

At the Comhaltas Ceoltóirí na hÉireann convention in Northbrook on April 11, teachers Mike O'Regan and Karen Reshkin taught a language workshop. Check this page for upcoming opportunities to join us in celebrating and sharing the Irish language. Photo by Ena Doocey.

Note: this program has been postponed

🍳 SUNDAY MASS & BREAKFAST — CELEBRATING THE IRISH LANGUAGE ☘️

Looking for a meaningful (and fun!) way to experience the Irish language? Join us for a special edition of our monthly Mass & Breakfast on APRIL 12—presented in partnership with Na Gaeil Chicago 💚

🕊️ Mass at 10:00 AM | Mayfair Theatre
This unique Mass will incorporate the Irish language throughout—offering a beautiful and immersive way to connect with Ireland’s rich traditions.

🍳 Full Irish Breakfast to Follow | Fifth Province Pub
The experience continues after Mass! Enjoy a delicious breakfast while engaging with the Irish language in fun, interactive ways for all ages—featuring Irish menu translations, common phrases, and more.

🎶 Live Music in Irish
Enjoy live performances in the Irish language—bringing energy, culture, and authenticity to the morning.

Whether you’re fluent, learning, or just curious—this is a welcoming space to connect, celebrate, and explore.

🎟 Breakfast Tickets:
$30 Adults | $25 Seniors (65+) | $15 Children (12 & under)

RSVP encouraged: purchase online at www.irish-american.org or call 773-282-7035 (ext. 10)

Come for Mass, stay for breakfast, and leave with a cúpla focal ☘️

Look at us! We took to the WBEZ airwaves to discuss the impact of the Irish language.

Chicagoans on learning the Irish language Irish is an endangered language, according to UNESCO.

Karen Reshkin and Mary Coleman of Na Gaeil Chicago will appear on WBEZ's "In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons" tomorrow morning from 9:40am-10am to discuss the learner and teacher experience surrounding the Irish language. Don't touch that dial! 91.5FM

UPDATE: The 3/11 Pop-Up Gaeltacht meeting will take place at 7pm in the Library of the IAHC, featuring live music and a brief presentation.

At 8pm, we will relocate to the Fifth Province for craic, ceol agus comhrá Gaeilge. We regret that MacDara Ó Conaola had to cancel his trip to Chicago, but we are excited to host him soon!

🌿 Pop-Up Gaeltacht Returns to the IAHC! 🇮🇪

Another St. Patrick’s Season Event! Join us Wednesday, March 11 at 7pm for another lively Pop-Up Gaeltacht Chicago gathering at the Irish American Heritage Center—a relaxed evening of Irish language, music, and conversation.

Admission is FREE. RSVP Required. Visit www.irish-american.org for the RSVP link.

We’re delighted to welcome special guest MacDara Ó Conaola, a musician and storyteller from Inis Oírr (Inisheer) in the Aran Islands, who will share traditional songs and sayings from the islands. 🎶

🎟 Free admission
📍 Irish American Heritage Center
🕖 March 11 • 7 PM

After the program, we’ll head downstairs to the Fifth Province Pub for more craic, ceol, and Irish conversation.

Listen to MacDara ahead of the evening:
📱 Instagram:
🎧 macdara1.bandcamp.com

Feicfimid ann thú! / See you there! ☘️

🌿 Pop-Up Gaeltacht Returns to the IAHC! 🇮🇪

Another St. Patrick’s Season Event! Join us Wednesday, March 11 at 7 PM for another lively Pop-Up Gaeltacht Chicago gathering at the Irish American Heritage Center—a relaxed evening of Irish language, music, and conversation.

Admission is FREE. RSVP Required. Please visit www.irish-american.org for the RSVP link.

We’re delighted to welcome special guest MacDara Ó Conaola, a musician and storyteller from Inis Oírr (Inisheer) in the Aran Islands, who will share traditional songs and sayings from the islands. 🎶

🎟 Free admission
📍 Irish American Heritage Center
🕖 March 11 • 7 PM

After the program, we’ll head downstairs to the Fifth Province Pub for more craic, ceol, and Irish conversation.

Listen to MacDara ahead of the evening:
📱 Instagram:
🎧 macdara1.bandcamp.com

Feicfimid ann thú! / See you there! ☘️

Join us for a Pop Up Gaeltacht at Irish American Heritage Center featuring sean-nós singer MacDara Ó Conaola on March 11 at Irish American Heritage Center. Admission is FREE. RSVP Required. Visit www.irish-american.org for the RSVP.

🎟 Free admission
📍 Irish American Heritage Center
🕖 March 11 • 7 PM

After the program, we’ll head downstairs to the Fifth Province Pub for more craic, ceol, and Irish conversation.

Listen to MacDara ahead of the evening:
📱 Instagram:
🎧 macdara1.bandcamp.com

Feicfimid ann thú! / See you there! ☘️

It's Irish Language Week (Seachtain na Gaeilge) and our friends Na Gaeil Chicago are throwing a Pop Up Gaeltacht at the IAHC featuring sean-nós singer MacDara Ó Conaola on March 11! Feceidh muid sibhse ansin! ☘️