Song of the Sea follows the story of a 10-year-old Irish boy named Ben who discovers that his mute sister Saoirse, whom he blames for the apparent death of his mother, is a selkie who has to free faerie creatures from the Celtic goddess Macha. The film is the second installment in director and co-producer Tomm Moore's "Irish Folklore Trilogy", […]

Join us for a presentation by Liam McKone, author of Vermont's Irish Rebel, the biography of Irish-born John Lonergan. Lonergan formed Company A, 13th Vermont Infantry Regiment, and led it with gallantry in the Battle of Gettysburg for which he received a Medal of Honor. As the head of the Fenian Brotherhood in Vermont, he […]

A short piece of charming serendipity set in a beloved green space in South Dublin – from Burlington VT filmmaker Evelyn Gustafson. Ms. Gustafson, who wrote and directed the film, will attend the screening to speak briefly about her experience.

The second feature in this year's "Selkie-fest," Ondine (2009) follows a down and out Irish fisherman, played by Colin Farrell, whose luck suddenly changes for the better.  The film features a similar mythic storyline to Song of the Sea but with a contemporary twist mostly uncovered by the Farrell character’s young daughter. Betsey Sharkey of […]

ARTS & CRAFTS: Share the Irish heritage with a new generation, or expand your children’s cultural horizons by creating some Irish-themed crafts. All ages are welcome.    

Adjoining the Children’s Crafts event, this is a chance for your youngsters to get up close and friendly with some of the most important instruments used in traditional music. Display and hands-on guidance graciously provided by Vermont Folklife. All ages are welcome. In collaboration with Young Tradition Vermont, a program at Vermont Folklife.  

Tabletop gaming fans will enjoy a chance to play a pre-release game focused on the history and mythology of Ireland, designed by Vermonter Mairead Shields. Players select a legendary Irish hero and travel around Ireland competing in challenges based on events from Irish history and mythology. A unique gaming experience for fans of Irish history, […]

Born in Co.Tipperary and buried in Burlington, John Lonergan lived a life that spanned the Great Hunger in Ireland, combat in the American War of the Rebellion, and attacks on Canada when he was the head of the Fenian Brotherhood in Vermont. Liam McKone, author of Lonergan's biography, will present a quick-march tour of Irish […]

The Dale & Darcy Band, an acoustic quartet, plays Irish traditional, waltzes, and Americana vocal and instrumental music. They feature a variety of instruments including fiddles, guitar, upright bass, mandolin, Irish tenor banjo and pennywhistle.  They have released 3 CDs and are popular all over northern Vermont.  

O’hAnleigh will have you tapping your toes and raising your glass, awakening the true Irish in you. This group of Vermont Musicians bring the spirit of Ireland to New England, through classic tunes, literature brought to music and original songs.  

The Dale & Darcy Band, an acoustic quartet, plays Irish traditional, waltzes, and Americana vocal and instrumental music. They feature a variety of instruments including fiddles, guitar, upright bass, mandolin, Irish tenor banjo and pennywhistle.  They have released 3 CDs and are popular all over northern Vermont. Location note: The Meeting House is to the […]

Back for the first time since COVID! The annual Festival Ceili, co-sponsored with Young Tradition Vermont at Vermont Folklife, is fun for the whole family with Irish step dancing and some fine traditional musicians. Hear fiddles and flutes, Irish pipes and pennywhistles; and the bodhrán, an Irish frame drum. This music features the finale of […]