Fredericton
Irish Language Classes – Come learn some Irish at Beginner Irish Classes on Monday eenings at STU! Free of charge! Open to everyone! 6-7 p.m. Monday, Sep. 28, Monday 5th and 12th of October. Taking place at St. Thomas University, Margaret Norrie McCain Hall, Room 106. Taught by Róisin Byrne. email: rbyrne@stu.ca
Saint John
2026 Biennial ICCANB Celebration and Douglas Hyde Awards – Gathering of the Clans – hosted by a different Chapter every two years, this year’s event is being hosted by Saint John with several events planned for Saturday, Oct. 03, 2026 :
10 AM – Historical Sites Convoy – this is a whirlwind trip to sites of interest such as Partridge Island, St. Patrick’s Square, our Bronze Shoes site, and St. Mary’s Cemetery. Pile in your cars and we’ll drive out together. 10:00 AM – meet at Reversing Falls parking lot.
1:30 PM – Play Reading – Two Hour Bride – O’Leary’s 1:30 PM. Based on the true story of William Plunkett and Grace Gifford who were married just hours before his execution for his role in the Easter Uprising in 1916. Reimagined by our own Stacey Richards, this is a table version designed for approximately one hour’s time. At O’Leary’s so enjoy a Guinness as you watch. Admission $10 for members, $15 for general public.
5: PM – Dinner and Pub – Branch 69 Royal Canadian Legion Wilson Street. MUST register by September 25th for dinner. $45 for members, $50 for non-members. Payment in advance, please. Etransfer to our treasurer at saintjohn@iccanb.ca
Reception 5:00 PM
Douglas Hyde Awards 5:30 PM
Meal: 6:00 PM
Pub ONLY: 7:00 PM $10 for members, $15 for non-members – pay at door. Music by Murphy’s Lot. – this group will have you singing and dancing!
Fredericton
Oct. 31, 2026 – Fredericton North Heritage Fair 10AM – 2 PM – at the Kin Centre, 141 School Street – come visit the Irish Association booth featuring an introduction to the Fredericton GAA Club, a preview of special projects for 2027 requiring extra volunteers, and our usual genealogy and Irish cultural information. See you there!
