To mark the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising, there are a series of events in Luxembourg

Saturday 16 April 2016

GAA tournament in Hostert featuring 12 teams, the tournament is the first round of the European Hurling and Camogie championships.   This is an all day event and a great opportunity to see an ancient sport. See flier below, more information on www.Luxgaa.lu

Entrance free.

The day will round off with a music session in the Blackstuff from 21:00 on.

Wednesday 20 April 2016

Lecture by Dr Fearghal McGarry in the Salle de Fêtes of the European School, Kirchberg.   Dr McGarry is a lecturer in Queens University Belfast and the author of “The Rising, Easter 1916”.

Doors open 19:00, the lecture will be preceded by an exhibition of Irish music and dance and followed by a reception hosted by the Irish Ambassador.

Can you please contact 1916lecturelux@gmail.com to confirm attendance so we can arrange catering adequately.

Entrance free.

Sunday 24 April 2016

The Cinematheque (Place du Theatre, L-2613 Luxembourg) will show the film “1916 The Irish Rebellion”, narrated by Liam Neeson.   The film will run at 17:00, space is limited, tickets may be booked in advance via the cinematheque.

Cinematheque link

We are celebrating St Patrick’s Day this year with a Ceili in the Parish Hall in Gasperich (left of the church) on Saturday 19 March from 20.00 onwards

Ceol and craic and an excellent band for EUR10 (free for Comhaltas memebers)

Look forward to seeing you there

Also…. there will be a Kids Ceili in the afternoon 14.30 to 16.30 (EUR5 for non members)

Gerry O’Connor & Gilles Le Bigot concert in Luxembourg

Venue : Sang a Klang

Wednesday 3 February 2016

Tickets EUR 15, students EUR 5

Legendary Irish fiddle player Gerry O’Connor and Breton guitarist Gilles Le Bigot stop off in Luxembourg on their European tour for an exceptional evening of traditional Irish music.   This will be an unmissable evening by two fine musicians who are masters of their craft.    

Block your diary and tell your friends!   

Music from our Welsh Celtic Cousins comes to Luxembourg on Saturday 26 September

Allan Yn Y Fan round off their tour of Germany with a concert at the Odeon cafe in Weimerskirch

( 10 rue Munchen-Tesch, L-2173 Weimeskirch )

Tickets EUR 15 (students EUR 10)

The Pure Irish Drops return to Luxembourg on Friday 9 October 

They are a fantastic group featuring…

Alisha McMahon – harp & fiddle

Maebh Begley – button accordian & vocals

Cliodhna Begley – fiddle, viola & old style Irish dancing

Unfortunately the Philharmonie has a conflicting event so we will use the Salle Paroissale in Gasperich.

Doors open at 19:30 and concert starts at 20:00

Tickets are EUR 15; (EUR 5 for children & students). in advance or on the door.