Celtic Recources
Looking for a local Irish/Celtic Pub? Check out this list! Also listed... Irish Music Sessions!
Coakley’s Restaurant and Irish Pub
305 Bridge St., New Cumberland, PA. 774-5556. Located next door to us, they are our favorite Irish Pub. Great Guinness and Food...Check out the tradtional Irish food on Menu. Celtic and Irish Music at St. Patrick's Day, First Friday of the Month and during special events.
O’Rork’s Pub
Great Food and fun, good prices
44 Steinwehr Ave., Gettysburg, PA.
McGraths Pub
Great little Irish Pub in downtown Harrisburg
202 Locust St., Harrisburg, PA. 232-9914
Red Horse Tavern
104 N. Main St., Pleasant Gap, PA Open Music Session, Second Friday of the Month. 7:30 to 10:00pm. Newbies welcome, no music stands. Night begins as a "slow session." Comfy spots for listeners. Tips go to local food banks. Smoke-free tavern. For more information 814-359-2082.
O’Lordans Irish Pub
Westminster, MD. Second & fourth Wednesday of the Month. 8:00 to 10:00pm.
Garryowen Irish Pub
126 Chambersburg St., Route 30., Gettysburg, PA. Open Beginner/Intermediate Irish Sessioin 1st and third Sunday each month from 2:00 to 5:00pm. All levels welcome. Listeners, eaters & drinkers always welcome. Come up and sing a song if you’d like.
Celtic Groups
Looking for a local Celtic musician to play at your event? Check out our list at the bottom of this page!
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Adams County
Pvt Barney Devine Division 1, Gettysburg PA www.gettysburgaoh.com
Cumberland County
Michael Collins Division, Lower Allen Twp. www.michaelcollins.freeservers.com
Cumberland County
Gen.William Thompson, Carlisle www.aohcumberland2.org
Dauphin County
Bobby Sands Division 1 Harrisburg www.bobbysandsaoh.com
Lebanon County
Cardinal William Keeler Division 1, Lebanon, lebanonaoh@yahoo.com
York County
Friar Hegard Division 1, Hanover. www.aoh32.com
Ladies AOH, Central PA Chapter.
Meetings in Harrisburg PA contact Mary Crowley 717-737-4158
Organizations
Central PA Chapter of the Irish American Unity Conference
Nationwide, nonpartisan, nonsectarian, chapter-based human rites organization working for justice and peace in Ireland. Harrisburg PA. AtlanticAUC@att.net or 717-232-6151
Scottish Society of Central PA
Non-profit organization celebrating Scottish heritage and traditions. Activities held throughout the year: Robert Burns Supper in January, Pipes and Drums Festival in June, Scottish Heritage Booth at McLain Festival in September. Membership $15. Contact John Melville 717-731-6282. www.PennScots.org
Susquehann Folk Music Society
All volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and encouraging traditonal arts in Central PA. Sponsors Celtic and Folk Concerts, activities and Music Workshops at area theatres, and schools. Members receive discount to events. Contact 717-763-5744 www.sfmsfolk.org
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
Group has over 190 members (men and women) and you do not have to be Irish to join. They raise money through activitie for loca charities. It is a non-political, non religious organization who share an appreciation of Irish heritage.
Harrisburg St. Patrick's Day Parade
www.Harrisburgirishparade.com
Welsh Society of Greater Harrisburg
Perpetuates Welsh culture and Heritage. Welsh activities inlcude St. Davids Day Dinner.
New Cumberland Olde Town Association
Historic communtiy of New Cumberland PA. Great Shopping, Art Galleries and Restaurants www.newcumberlandpa.com
Cumberland Valley Arts and Antiques
www.CVArts and Antiques.com
Mid Atlantic Tea Association
Organizations of Tea Rooms and Business located throughout the Mid Atlantic States
Midatlanticteabusinessassociation.org
York St. Patrick's Day Parade
Contact Mary Yeaple 717-846-1912 www.yorksaintpatricksdayparade.org
Dance Schools and Groups
Coyle School of Irish Dance
Director: Colleen Coyle Kelly, Classes in York and Harrisburg 717-624-1767
Coyleschool.com
Capital Area Contra Dance Association, East Shore 717-737-3890
Rebel Heart Irish Dancers
A contemprorary Irish dance troupe. Director: Stephanie Oscilowski
Non competitive learning envirement for students 4- adult. 717-379-0446
www.myspace.com/rebelheartx3
McGinley School of Irish Dance
Director: Lena McGinley-Crosier ODCRN School located in Lemoyne. with classes throughout central PA. Largest school in area with 130 students from 3-adult. Beginning to Championship classes. www.mcginleyirishdancers.com
Ni Riain School of Irish Dance
Director: Holly L
CRN Irish Dance School located in York. 2309 E. Philadelphia Street, York PA
717-846-7310 Classes for 3 year olds to adult www.NIRIdance.com
Hooley School of Irish Dance
Director: Crystal Glick TCRG. Located in Lancaster. Irish dance lessons for all ages and levels. Frequest performance opportunities. 717-271-8611 www.hooleyirishdance.com
Harrisburg Scottish Dance Society
Classes weekley, Harrisburg Performances. contact Jessica Hard 717-486-3929 or Kathy Livingston 717-938-1931
Reid School of Highland Dance
Highland Fling, Sword Dance. Ever want to learn Highland Dancing. The Reid School of Highland Dance was formed over 50 years ago by Marguerite Reid. Now run by her daughter, Linda Reid Tarpy the school offers classes in Lancaster. For more information call 610-689-9074
York Area Contra Dance Association
Monthly dances and lessons. Contact Cushlea Scour 717-792-3999 www.w4c.com/dance/york
Pipe Bands
Ceol Neamh Pipe Band
Formed in 1998, the Ceol Neamh Pipe Band practices in Lancaste PA. by have performed and competed throughout the easter US and Canada. Beginner lessons are available FREE of charge. For additional information contact ceolneah@hotmail.com
Quittapahilla Highlanders Scottish Pipe Band
Bagpipe Traditional Music Programs, Educational Programs. Available for parades, events, weddings, funerals, performances, etc. Anneville PA www.qhpipband.org
Locheil Emerald Pipe Band
Irish Pipe and Drum band located in Harrisburg PA. Free lessons for new members. Available for parades, events, etc. www.lochielemeraldsociety.com
Susqhuehanna Pipes and Drums
Formed in 1990, Perform in Parades, piping concerts and supply solo pipers for special occasions. Piping and Drumming taught with free lessons for students. Members from throughtout central PA. Practice weekly in York. Pipe Major Rodney Yeaple 717-846-1912. email: susqpd91@aol.com
Zembo Highlanders Pipe Band
The Highlander Unit is part of the Harrisburg Lodge of the Order of Freemasonry. Members msut be active members of the Zembo Shrine. For more informtion or for booking contact Zembo Temple AAONMS 2301 N. Third St. Harrisburg, PA 17110 Phone 717-238-8107
Rugby Clubs
Olde Gaelic Rugby Club
Jay Abom, 3901 Chestnut St. Camp Hill. PA 249-0900
West Shore Rugby Club
Under 19 Ruby Club made up of players from the West Shore High School. Red Land, Cedar Cliff and Trinity High School www.westshoreunited.com
White Horse Rugby Club
EPRu Division lll Men's Club located in the Greater Valley Forge area. www.whitehorserugby.org
Celtic Radio
The Thistle & Shamrock
Nationally syndicated Celtic Music Program out of Ashville NC. Hosted by Fiona Richie. Saturday 10:00pm WITF public radio 89.5FM
Are you looking for a local musician to entertain at an event? We can help. Here are the names of some talented Celtic musicians who live in central PA.
Rodney Owens, Highland and Uilleann (Irish), Bagpiping for any occasion - (717) 234-2526
Comorant’s Fancy, A six member band playing music of Ireland and the British Isles. Playing Pubs, Parties, Concerts and Festivals in the PA, MD, WV Tri-State area. (717) 451-4880 cormorantsfancy.com
Laune Rangers, Celtic Music for pubs, restaurants or private events -http://www.launies.com
UnaRose, Celtic band, traditional and acoustic with a touch of rock. Pubs, parties, weddings (ceremony & reception) - (717) 731-1028
Inishowen, The duo of Henry Cohen and Lynn Colgan Cohen performs the music of the Celtic nations on fiddle, piano, Celtic harp, hammered dulcimer and other instruments. Available for concerts, festivals, dances, weddings, etc. - http://www.inishowenmusic.comor emailinishowenmusic@mac.com
Coyle School Irish Dance, Dancers for Festivals or Events. Call Colleen Coyle Kelly - (717) 624-1767
Clannamore, Celtic and American Traditional music - (717) 361-2992 or http://www.clannamore.com
Bill Gable, Bagpiper for any occasion. Affordable bagpipe lessons - (717) 258-6779 email: gable@epix.net
Barby Holder, Celtic and Folk Music (guitar and hammered dulcimer) - (717) 737-9831, http://www.barbyholder.com
Arcona, http://www.arconareelband.com
Lewis Lynch Celtic Harp, Featuring Louis Lynch (harp/piano) and Chris Laughery (flute/guitar) - (717) 957-4776.
Gladly Playe, Not your ordinary folk. A 4 to 6 piece ensemble performing folk music of the British Isles and America on a wide variety of instruments, including hammer dulcimer, fiddle, whistles, flutes, mandolins, guitar, and bodhran. Years of experience with performing for all kinds of events.(717) 848-3561.
KnotWork "Folk music of Celtic origins" A Central PA trio which performs the full spectrum of Celtic folk on fiddle, whistles, flutes, piccolo, Irish bouzouki, mandolin, banjo-mandolin, bodhrans, bones, guitars, vocals and uilleann pipes. (717) 872-1968.http://www.knotwork.info
Duelin’, This duo of Jim Schaefer (uilleann pipes, whistles, & bones) and Tommy Kochel (wooden whistles, flutes, & piccolo; Irish bouzouki, mandolin, & banjo-mandolin; bodhrans & bones; vocals; uilleann pipes) performs throughout Central PA. Weddings, wakes, whatever. (717) 872-1968http://www.tommyswirled.com
Stephen Bradney, Irish Pub Singer, Lancaster, PA. http://home.clubdepot.com/sbradney
Jo Morrison, Celtic harp player. Specializes in Scottish music, including air, marches, strathspeys, reels, ballads and waulking songs. (410) 875-0855 http://www.triharpskel.com
Irishtown Road, Traditional Celtic and Irish music, Instrumentals, Vocals in Gaelic and English. Group based in McSherrystown,PA. http://www.irishtownroad.com
Fire in the Glen, lively Irish Pub songs and fiddle tunes, (717) 396-9293, To listen to music sample go to http://www.myspace.com/fitgmusic.htmlorhttp://www.rambles.net/fitg/glen.html
UnCommon Ground, a Berks/Lancaster county based female trio featurning Celtic harp, hammered dulcimer, fiddle, whistles, bodhran, and bowed psaltery among others! Weddings, parties, hisoric events - Celtic music is our passion! (610) 589-9644, tsauber@talon.net
Marting Family Band, Traditional Irish & American Fiddle tunes. http://www.martinfamilyband.net
McGinley Irish Dancers, Ceili Dancers. Director: Lena McGinley-Crosier, 315 Market St., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. (717) 691-1163 Students available for performance of traditional Irish Dance and Ceili Dancing. www.mcginleyirishdancers.com
Callanish, Instruments include flute, whistles, concertina, fiddle, bouzouki, guitar, bodhran, bones, vocals. Entertain at festivals, parties and concerts throughtout PA and surrounding states. http://www.callinishband.com
Tin Kettle, Trio of Matthew Ward, John Winship, and Sharon Sacks singing and playing Irish music on concertina, tenor banjo, tin whistle, 5-string banjo, mandolin, and guitar. Tin Kettle performs Irish tunes and fine songs with equal reverence for the traditional and the newly minted, with just a touch of American southern mountain flavor. Concerts, parties, festivals, weddings, and special events. (717) 677-9106, http://www.myspace.com/tinkettle
MuZette, Tom & Laurie Reese, husband/wife duo playing flute and cello. Irish/Celtic music, plus classical and/or jazz. Weddings, private parties, festivals, concerts - professional musicians. (717) 653-4805,
Wyndfall, Irish & Celtic favorites: guitar/vocals, flute, cello & sometimes drums. Sweet vocals of Chris Laughery with Tom Reese on flute, Laurie Haines Reese on cello, and Aaron Walker on drums. Available for festivals, concerts, weddings, private parties and more! (717) 653-4805,
The Session Band, A group of musicians from PA, MD. and VA, performing traditional tunes in a session format. (717) 624-2542.
From The Well, Irish and Scottish music with a touch of American compositions in the Celtic vane. We offer 2 hammer dulcimers, fiddle, a full range of whistles with three members quite proficient on them. Guitar, Cello, and Bodhran. (717) 898-6301.
Kilmaine Saints,Seasoned musicians playing traditional Irish, Scottish, Folk & Sailing songs with a modern rock twist. www.kilmainsaints.com
