Haunted Castle

The grounds of the ICC are already a thin place where the dead sing and spirits walk. This October though, ghosts confined in eternal repetitions of their suffering will become fully visible to us & if we’re not careful, we will become visible to them. Your guide will lead you through this undead terrarium as we the living must pay witness to the dead to survive…

Legacy Gala

Stories have the remarkable power to carry us through life’s longest winters. On October 24, 2026,
we invite you to join the Irish Cultural Center & McClelland Library in celebrating courage,
imagination, hope, and renewal through an elegant evening inspired by the enduring themes of C.S.
Lewis.

Celebration of Irish Tea

Fall Session

Come in to Loraine’s Parlor and find out all about Celebration of Irish tea. You will get a chance to make a perfect pot of tea to drink and enjoy some homemade Irish Soda Bread with your cup!

1pm – 3pm

October 4

November 8

Irish America 250 – tell your Irish-American story

America Eire invites you to take part in a landmark storytelling initiative that will create a living archive of the stories, journeys, and histories of the Irish in America. This campaign honors the profound role and enduring legacy of the Irish and Irish Americans in shaping the nation from its earliest days. America Éire provides an opportunity to celebrate the deep ties and bonds between America and Ireland today.

Starting July 1, 2026, participants will be able to share their stories and each story will have its own dedicated webpage, preserving that person’s or family’s journey from Ireland to America. We invite people to tell their Irish story on the website, post about it on social media, and encourage others to do the same, so together we can create a dynamic digital time capsule of Irish America as the United States marks 250 years of existence.

Third Friday Ceili

January 16th, February 20th, March 20th, April 17th, May 15th, June 19th, July 17th, No Ceili in August, September 18th, October 16th, November 20th and December 18th

Family Story Hour

Our Family Story Hour program introduces parents and children to Irish authors, stories and traditions in a fun and interactive fashion.
We will continue to read 2 books! We will include songs and activities, plus a fun Irish based craft to take home!
Story Hour is suitable for all ages and will last approximately 1 hour.
Hope to see you there!

Wolfie's Tales

3:30pm – 5:30pm the third Friday of each month spend some time reading to a gentle giant therapy dogs, Tipper and Riley the Irish Wolfhounds!

Book Disucssion Group

Meetings held in person in the Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library Norton Conference Room from 10:30am – 12:30pm by  Dr. Joyce East, a retired professor of Irish Studies, and Mary Wilber, a retired librarian and former member of the Scottsdale Library Board. The group seeks to engage members of our community with the tradition and excellence of all forms of Irish Literature.

 

Upcoming Event/Programming

Legacy Gala

Genealogy

family photo

Find Your Family…

Weddings

Emigrant Support