Welcome to That’s What She Said Chicago Southland! Come join us at Chicago Gaelic Park for a night of laughter, empowerment, and inspiration. Our lineup of extraordinary local storytellers will bring you with them into their lives with a variety of stories. You might hear anything from brushes with death to side-spliting personal revelations – both can bring […]
Join us at Chicago Gaelic Park for our annual Family Halloween Party!We have all the fun planned to celebrate Halloween! 12pm-3pm on October 26 Including:DJ Dance PartyCostume contest and prizesS’mores stationHayridesBounce house and obstacle courseGames $5/child. We encourage you to purchase tickets for your child online ahead of time.Parents – Free admission Cash bar. Food will be […]
The Servant of God Fr Wilie Doyle was an Irish Jesuitmilitary chaplain killed saving wounded soldiers inWorld War 1. Renowned for his holiness of life and witha reputation for favours, he has been an inspiration evenfor several canonized saints. His canonization causewas opened in the Diocese of Meath in Ireland in 2022.Join Most Rev Tom […]
Ireland’s Minister for Culture, Communications, and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD will officiate at the 2025 International Famine Commemoration in Gaelic Park, Chicago on Sunday 2nd November 2025 at 10am. The ceremony will feature remarks from Minister O’Donovan and Vice President of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Patricia Theresa Flynn and a wreath-laying […]
Gaelic Park Book Club 2025-2026 Join us as we embark on another year to discuss great Irish authors/Irish stories. There is no charge, however it would be great if you could become a member of Chicago Gaelic Park! If you have any questions, please email me: Tina Butler Molanive@yahoo.com Sept 7 “The Irish Girl” Ashley […]
As a small child in Belfast, Van Morrison used to love listening to his father’s Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, Muddy Waters, Mahalia Jackson and Leadbelly records. He became a traveling musician at age 13 and formed Them in 1964 at 19. From then on, it was simply impossible to categorize him in any traditional musical […]
Every other Thursday from 6:30-7:45pmOct 2, 16, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18Early Bird until 9/26: $100After 9/26: $110You will learn:Traditional and Pub Songs (different from ones taught last year)Proper Irish Singing techniqueWe will join Thursday Trad session in Pub after classOpen to all singing levels ages 12 and upYour instructor: Dr. Christine Lawless, Midwest Fleadh […]