Philadelphia Ceili Group

April 18th PCG Board Meeting Time Change

Please note that the April 18, 2010 Philadelphia Ceili Group meeting will start at 3:00pm this month (instead of 2:00pm). The meeting is held at the Irish Center and all current members are welcome to attend. For a list of 2010's Board Meetings please go to www.philadelphiaceiligroup.org

New Membership Procedure

Renew your PCG membership now!

 

Starting on September 10, 2009 the Philadelphia Ceili Group will be going to an annual membership renewal system. All memberships will be up for renewal during the month of September.

 

Those of you who purchased or renewed your membership after September 11, 2008 will not be due to renew your membership until September 2010.

 

As a cost savings measure we have not been mailing out Membership cards to members. We keep a list of members and their status at all events, so it has not been necessary to have one in order to take advantage of discounts. However, if you would like to have one, please let us know by responding to this email or to phillyceiligroup@gmail.com, and arrangements will be made to get one to you.

 

To renew or purchase your membership go to: http://www.philadelphiaceiligroup.org/philadelphia_ceili_group/membership-information.html

 

Thanks!

Frank Malley

It is with great sadness that I must report the death of a dear friend and long-time Ceili Group member.

 

MALLEY, FRANCIS JOSEPH, of West Mount Airy formerly from Chestnut Hill and “The Highlands” in Ambler, Montgomery County PA on July 25, 2009 died.  Beloved son of the late Katherine [nee Duffy] from Skaheen, Kilmovee, Mayo, Ireland and Patrick Malley from Coor Point Donegal, Ireland.  Devoted father to Courtney Katherine[Sam Cohen] Malley and Bryan Patrick Malley. Loving grandpa to Rosemarie Munn, Ryan Malley, Emily Kiefer, Keiran Cohen and Katherine Cohen. Brother to John [Sarah] Malley and James [Marikay] Malley.  Also survived by dear companion Connie Koppe, his former wife Rose Marie Malley (nee Burke) many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends from the United States and Ireland.  Frank was a structural steel detailer.    He was a member of the Philadelphia Ceili Group, serving on the board and as Chairman for the Philadelphia Ceili  Group’s Irish Festival for many years and a member of the Philadelphia Folk Song Society for over 35 years.  Frank was also a musician and avid storyteller.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2009, 3:00 p.m. at the Irish Center located at Emlen St and Carpenter Ln in West Mt Airy.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any one of the  Breast Cancer 3-Day “Team Canada” members at www.the3day.org.
 

Help need to move desk into PCG office

Looking to improve your good karma?

 

We are looking for 2 able bodied people to help transfer a small desk from a mini van into the PCG office located on the second floor of the Irish Center. So if you are available to help tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6:30 pm or Thursday at 6:00 pm, please respond to this email.

 

thanks!

A Wish List from the Ceili Group

Hi Folks - We at the Philadelphia Ceili Group are in need of a few things to make our office at the Irish Center functional. If you can help us out with any of these items, you will be blessed with good luck for all time. (kinda) Seriously, we are looking for: 1. Someone who has the skills to replace a phone jack in our office. 2. A large metal storage cabinet that has the ability to be locked. 3. A desk that measures less then 6 feet across and has at least 2 drawers. Please respond to mcniffa@gmail.com if you can help us out with any of these items.

Important meeting re: 2009 Irish Traditional Music Festival

Have you ever come to PCG festival or heard about the festival and thought, “Wow, I have some really good ideas about that!”….Well…,here is your chance to share them!

Come to a Very Important 2009 Irish Traditional Music and Dance Festival Meeting

 

Sunday, March 8, 2009 2:00 – 4:00 pm Irish Center

At this meeting we will decide:

- What the Festival will look like in 2009

- What types of performances will take place

- A list of possible performers will be determined

- Chairman and interested volunteers will determined.

This will be an interactive meeting where decisions will be made – not just discussed! This meeting is open to all Philadelphia Ceili Group Members (and if you’re not a member and would like to participate, come to the meeting and we’ll sign you up!)

Join us, it’s YOUR festival – Let’s make it a success!

Upcoming Events in December - Mark Your Calendar!

On a special day - a very special event

Teada Christmas Concert with Karen Casey

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 8:00 pm, The Commodore Barry Club (The Irish Center)

6815 Emlen Street Philadelphia, PA 19119

A very special holiday event not to miss.

Marking its fourth consecutive year of holiday performances Irish Christmas in America will grace the stage of the Irish Center of Philadelphia on Tuesday December 9 at 8.pm for a heartwarming and entertaining presentation of seasonal cultural traditions from the Emerald Isle. Produced by Oisín Mac Diarmada of the award-winning traditional group Téada, the cast also includes one of Ireland's leading female vocalists, Karen Casey formally of the Irish "super group" Solas and Téada's Sean McElwain and Tristan Rosenstock on guitar and bodhran respectively. Acclaimed harpist Gráinne Hambly and uilleann piper Tommy Martin, along with dancers Abbey Magill and Sienna Hickey, round out the ensemble, which also features evocative images and engaging narrative. Mingling ancient traditions with the contemporary artistry of some of Ireland's finest performers, the enchanting show brings the spirit of Christmas on a distinctively Irish journey throughout America Tickets are $25, $23 for Ceili members. For more information go to http://www.philadelphiaceiligroup.org

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Friday, December 12th

Philadelphia Ceili Group Annual Meeting

6:30 pm, The Commodore Barry Club

This is a very important meeting for all Ceili Group Members to attend. To view the annual meeting agenda and learn more about becoming a Ceili Group Board Member please go to http://www.philadelphiaceiligroup.org/philadelphia_ceili_group/membership-information.html ______________________________________________________________________________________

Immediately after the Annual Meeting please join us for the:

Friday, December 12th

Philadelphia Ceili Group Christmas Ceili & Potluck

8:00 pm, The Commodore Barry Club (The Irish Center)

Live Music - Bring a side dish or dessert to share. A festive night of dancing, music, friends and fun!

Nov 16th Special Event honoring one of the Ceili Group's own

On Sunday, November 16th The Delaware Valley Irish Hall of Fame will hold its 8th Annual Awards Ceremony One of the inductees will be Ann McFadden Donofry who passed away in September of 2007. Ann was the backbone of the many Irish Center organizations. She knew how to do everything and tirelessly shared her talents with all who asked. She was a founding member of the Philadelphia Ceili Group and a valued member of the Commodore Barry Club, the Donegal Society, and a member of the Delaware Valley Irish Hall of Fame. She left us too early but her heart still beats in our Community. If you are intersted in attending this special event, contact Kathy McGee Burns - 215-619-0509 Several tables will be reserved for Ceili Group Members, if you would like to sit with other Ceili Group members by reserving a seat at one of these tables please contact Courtney Malley at 215-704-5982 Details: Sunday, November 16, 4:30 - 11:30 pm at the Commodore Barry Club (The Irish Center) 6815 Emlen St. Philadelphia PA 19119 Tickets $50.00 4:30 p.m. - Cash Bar 6:00 p.m. - Dinner Catered By: Michael Kavanagh - Country Kitchen Company Additional 2008 Inductees Include: John P. McNamee - Priest, Pastor, Author and Friend to the Poor. Father McNamee has performed miracles in educating the young at St. Malachy's, an inner city school. He does so because of his many admirers who support his dedication. His love of Donegal is evidence in his recent Book of Poetry, Donegal Suite. It is a culmination of two summers spent in the Gaeltacht area of Ireland. His friend, Fr. Michael Doyle, from Camden, calls John McNamee a "Bright-Eyed Dreamer." Bill Brennan - Irish Historian and Genealogist, Keeper of the Irish Center Library. Billy was partly responsible for the building and stocking of the Commodore Barry Library and knows each and every volume. Many an amateur Genealogist comes seeking knowledge about his/her roots and Bill Brennan is there to give them a treasured look into their ancestry. A gentle man, he is loved by all.

Festival Tickets on Sale Now

Festival tickets on sale now on-line

Don't want to deal with the hassle of trying to remember to buy tickets in advance or trying to find those tickets on the day of the event? You can buy your festival tickets on-line and we will have a stream-lined process for checking in at the door so you can enjoy the Festival faster with less trouble! Just go to:Download irish-traditional-music-d.html (12.8K)

If you would like to have more information about the Festival go to: Download upcoming-concerts-and-eve.html (15.2K)

Ceili Group Office needs

The Ceili Group Office has a need for a cabinet that has a lock or can be locked. Preferable taller than it is wider and with some shelves. If this sounds like something you have and would like to donate. Please contact Anne McNiff, Board Secretary at mcniffa@gmail.com. We will pick up if necessary.

Thanks!