Saturday, March 10, 2012

It's Irish Heritage Month! Come and join the celebration!

Wednesday, March 14rd, 4-5pm:

Culture Club heads for the Emerland Isle: Ireland! with special guests from:



Enjoy our lively multimedia discussion with Tipperary native Maggie Ryan and quite possibly some Irish dancers!
Refreshments, craft and videos to follow!
Ages Kindergarten to 5th grade.

All of our programs are free and open to the public.
You do not need to be a Maitland Public Library cardholder to attend.

See you there!  And if not...

May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind always be at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face,

and rains fall soft upon your fields.
...until we meet again...

Websites celebrating Irish Heritage:


Bloom Ireland Virtual Tour »

Take a virtual tour of Bloom Ireland, Ireland's largest and most spectacular garden show.

Heritage Ireland »

Features information and images of Ireland's major cultural attractions.

The History Place: Irish Potato Famine »

Learn about the potato famine in Ireland that led to mass emigration to America.

Irish American Cultural Institute »

This non-profit organization is "committed to the exploration and appreciation of Irish culture."

The National Archives of Ireland - Genealogy: Getting Started »

This is the place to go to begin your search for your Irish ancestors. Visit this website for some tips on getting started.

Orlando Irish of Central Florida »

Find news about the Irish community in Orlando. Learn how to become a member of this Irish American Cultural Society of Central Florida or check out a schedule of upcoming events.

Vacation in Ireland »

Explore travel and cultural opportunities at the official Irish tourism website.