Below, you'll find descriptions of our upcoming events. For dates and times, see our calendar.
Rub elbows with fellow Irish folk at our regular social gathering, the KIS Second Saturday.
Join us for our regular eat-&-greet at 3131 Morris Ave. from 3:00 - 5:00 on the second Saturday of every month. We'll have traditional Irish tea, trad & sean-nós music, and good conversation & friendship. Bring a finger food to share. If you haven't been to a KIS event yet, or if you don't know many people and would like to get connected, this is a great way to get started and introduce yourself. We're looking forward to seeing you again. Céad míle fáilte! 100,000 welcomes!
Join us for our regular eat-&-greet at 3131 Morris Ave. from 3:00 - 5:00 on the second Saturday of every month. We'll have traditional Irish tea, trad & sean-nós music, and good conversation & friendship. Bring a finger food to share. If you haven't been to a KIS event yet, or if you don't know many people and would like to get connected, this is a great way to get started and introduce yourself. We're looking forward to seeing you again. Céad míle fáilte! 100,000 welcomes!
The Bealtaine Ball - An Evening of Irish Céilí Dancing
Irish céilí dancing returns to east Tennessee to kick-start your Memorial Day weekend! The Knoxville Irish Society and Winters Irish Dance are excited to co-host the Bealtaine Ball Céilí Dance on Friday May 24th, 2019, from 7PM-9PM. Live music will be provided by Knoxville-based fiddler, Lew Pollack.
Admission
Admission for this family-friendly event is FREE for KIS members, $5 for non-members, and FREE for children ages 12 & under. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite or at the door. Admission is determined based on KIS membership status prior to the event. Membership benefits for those registering during the céilí will go into effect the following day. If you do not already have KIS membership please join us @ http://www.knoxvilleirish.com/join.html
Tickets can be purchased here: Link
What’s on offer?
Live music and Irish céilí dancing
Newly-designed KIS t-shirts (S,M, L, XL & XXL remaining) $15 (members) and $20 (non-members)
Concessions available for purchase.
Registration for KIS membership and the Winters Irish Dance mailing list.
Admission
Admission for this family-friendly event is FREE for KIS members, $5 for non-members, and FREE for children ages 12 & under. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite or at the door. Admission is determined based on KIS membership status prior to the event. Membership benefits for those registering during the céilí will go into effect the following day. If you do not already have KIS membership please join us @ http://www.knoxvilleirish.com/join.html
Tickets can be purchased here: Link
What’s on offer?
Live music and Irish céilí dancing
Newly-designed KIS t-shirts (S,M, L, XL & XXL remaining) $15 (members) and $20 (non-members)
Concessions available for purchase.
Registration for KIS membership and the Winters Irish Dance mailing list.
Beginner Irish ClassTuition: Fee for the class is $20 per semester.
Textbook: The book will be provided through the class after a collection of a $55 fee. Classes are held from 12:30-2:30pm on Sundays at the City of Knoxville's Operations Center, 3131 Morris Ave. Sign up for Irish class emails, check our Facebook page, or contact Chris for more details. The registration has been closed for this year. |
Iománaíocht - HurlingThe ancient Irish sport called the fastest sport on grass.
Knoxville is blessed to have a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club, that plays the ancient Gaelic sport called “iománaíocht” or “hurling” - Knoxville GAC. If you're unfamiliar with it, Google and YouTube can tell you all about it. Newcomers are welcome to the club. You can play or just watch what all the craic (good times) is about. Visit their Facebook page. New players need not worry about equipment. |