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There’s something going on just about every day (except Christmas) for the forseeable future. You’re gonna love it!

Holiday parties galore, and you’re invited! Meet Malachy McCourt, dance to the Andy Cooney Band, celebrate the holidays with Burning Bridget Cleary and Coyote Run, and go back in time with Robert Mouland.

The Irish group, Teada, brought its “Irish Christmas in America” show to the Irish Center, and hundreds caught the spirit. We have photos!

The Washington travels of two local Irish-Americans bring them face to face with one of Ireland’s top statesmen.

You don’t need a strong lithe body or the joints of a 10-year-old to do old style step dancing, says dancer Kieran Jordan, formerly of Glenside. She has just released a DVD about old style and sean nos dancing that could have you up on the dance floor, even if your joints are–or feel–80. You can also see sean nos dancing live at the Irish Center on Tuesday, December 9, at the “Irish Christmas in America” show. Read more about it here.

Mick Moloney and friends play to a packed house at the Ambler pub, an early holiday present. Story, pictures, AND video. Almost like being there, but without the Smithwicks on tap.

It’s the Christmas season, so there’s a plethora of Christmas shows to attend this week. All with a Celtic flair, of course.

The final event of the Irish Center’s 50th anniversary is the 32-County Ball. Add it to your calendar, especially if you’re from one of seven counties still not represented. Read all about it.