The Emerald Isle Club is perhaps best known for our monthly (October through May) Irish dance, called a Céilí (pronounced kay-lee). Even if you don’t dance, come to our Céilí to enjoy live Irish traditional music performed by the J. Patrick’s All-Stars led by Irish-born musician Peter FitzGerald. Each monthly dance features an exhibition by a local Irish dance school where the students can show off their skills while they prepare for regional and national competitions.

Since some people are not experienced dancers, a dance is taught at each Céilí, and all dances are called by an instructor. Visit our Céilí Dances page for details.

The Maryland Irish Festival is hosted in mid-November by Irish Charities of Maryland (ICM) at the State Fairgrounds in Timonium. The Festival, held annually for over 30 years, offers live Irish music from traditional to Celtic rock, Irish dancing and other cultural exhibitions, local and Irish food plus vendor booths offering a tempting variety of Irish and Celtic goods. All profits are donated to local charities.

Because ICM is a non-profit organization, it depends on local Irish organizations like ours for volunteer workers. Although EIC members help in various ways, we are best known for our booth serving coffee, tea, Irish coffee, scones and soda bread. Volunteering in our booth is a great way to see friends and hear live Irish music! Click here for festival information.

Enjoy a unique view of downtown Baltimore as you march with family and friends in the annual St. Patrick Parade. The parade route begins in beautiful Mount Vernon Square, continuing on Charles Street and turning left on Pratt Street past the Aquarium. The Emerald Isle Club provides tri-color sashes and encourages wearing Aran sweaters (weather permitting) to display your Irish heritage. Click for more information.