Welcome to the Hibernian Society of Utah
The Hibernian Society of Utah was formed more than 30 years ago to promote and preserve Irish history, culture and traditions within the State of Utah. The Society meets once a month, holds informal classes and annually presents Utah's St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
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Membership meeting Tonight
The May membership meeting is tonight at 7:30 p.m. Regular place. Plans for the summer will be discussed. An unusual poetic presentation of sorts will be offered after the meeting. Bring your hankies and smelling salts.
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Irish at Scottish Fest June 7&8
At this year's Scottish Festival--June 7 & 8 at Thanksgiving Point--the Scots have given over one of the festival stages to Irish entertainment. Throughout the day Saturday and into the evening, the Hibernian Stage will feature several of Utah's best Irish dance schools--including Scariff-Hardiman, Acadamh Rince, Rinceoiri Don Spraoi, and Harp Irish Dance Company. Between dances Hibernian Socieity officers and members will perform Irish session music and poetry selections. The Hibernian Society will man a booth near the stage Saturday. Stop by to enjoy the show or lend a hand.
On Friday, the festival's opening day, Irish dance school An Dragan Ceilteach kicks the day off of the Entertainment Stage. See the full festival schedule at www.utahscots.org.
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Session Tuesdays at Doyles!
Thursday night session continues at the Doyles.
Vice President Greg Doyle hosts the evenings nearly every thursday with his wife Michelle. Bring that old tin whistle and Greg will show you a tune.The typical set up is beginners from 7-8 p.m., then all play into the wee hours.
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Thank You
A giant thanks to all who made the 2013 St. Paddy's celebrations great. We are grateful in particular to Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts and Parks and to the Salt Lake City Arts Council, each of which provided support for this year's dance and music presentations at Siamsa. Thanks to all Salt Lake County residents for their support of the ZAP program.
We also could not have carried the day without the help of the Utah Ulster Project which staffed much of the Siamsa. And to all of the tireless Hibs who do all the thankless tasks ... Thank You.
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