Irish Arts Week

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025

Celtic Junction Arts Center
836 Prior Avenue N

The Celtic Junction Arts Center proudly invites you to Irish Arts Week 2025, a dynamic celebration of Irish culture

This year’s festival opens with Deireadh Seachtaine na Gaeilge (Irish Language Weekend), offering an immersive experience in Ireland’s native language. Throughout the week, enjoy a rich variety of events, including concerts, film screenings, cultural discussions, music sessions, and hands-on workshops in Irish arts, history, and literature.

The celebration culminates in a unique opportunity to learn and engage at Folklore Village, where traditional Irish arts are passed down through interactive classes led by expert instructors.

Join us as we connect, create, and celebrate the vibrant traditions that continue to shape our community. Stay tuned for the full lineup of events!

Schedule of Events:

All Day - Deireadh Seachtaine Gaeilge /Irish Language Weekend

In-person. Weekend fee $175. Beidh ranganna ann do chuile dhuine ó thosaitheoirí go cainteoirí líofa. There will be classes for everyone from absolute beginners to experienced learners.

Presented by CJAC's Education Program and Gael Linn.

5:30 pm - Seminar: Imagining Donegal by Réamonn Ó Ciaráin and Patrick O'Donnell

In-person. Free. Peadar O’Donnell’s Islanders and George “AE” Russell’s spiritual vision
Join us for a bilingual seminar exploring two influential figures who shaped the cultural and political imagination of Donegal.  Dr. Patrick O’Donnell and Réamonn Ó Ciaráin will co-present this engaging discussion in both Irish and English, examining the works and legacies of Peadar O’Donnell and George “AE” Russell.

Presented by CJAC's Education Program and Gael Linn.

7:30-9:30 pm - Dáithí Sproule in Concert

In-person. Guitarist, singer, and Irish language speaker, Dáithí Sproule, of Altan and Skara Brae fame, performs in concert. He’ll be pulling from his deep well of Irish language songs. This event is part of the DSG and Irish Arts Week.

This event is free for DSG participants and is $25 in advance/ $30 at the door for the general public. Youth 18 and under receive free admission at the door.

Presented by CJAC's Concert Program


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