William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies

Thanks to all who attended our concert with the Gulf Coast Cruinniu Saturday night. The concert was well attended and received and the Cruinniu put on an spectacular performance.

Thanks to all who attended our lecture with Dr. Richard Russell of Baylor University last night. The lecture was very well attended and received. As always we greatly appreciate the opportunity and thank Dr. Russell for his marvelous presentation.

The William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies, in collaboration with the University of St. Thomas English Department, will host a lecture featuring Baylor University Professor Dr. Richard Russell entitled Irish Poetry and Breaking News occurring tonight, April 4th, at 7:00 p.m. inside Cullen Hall at the University of St. Thomas.

Event details are featured below.
Tonight, April 4, 2024 7:00 p.m. Cullen Hall 4001 Mt. Vernon Free and open to the public.
For parties of six or more, or guests with mobility issues, please contact Patrick McCarty at 713-525-3583 or [email protected].

Parking available for $10 in the Moran Center, located at the corner of Graustark St. and W. Alabama St.

The William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies, in collaboration with the University of St. Thomas English Department, will host a lecture featuring Baylor University Professor Dr. Richard Russell entitled Irish Poetry and Breaking News occurring this Thursday, April 4th, at 7:00 p.m. inside Cullen Hall at the University of St. Thomas.

Event details are featured below.
Thursday April 4, 2024 7:00 p.m. Cullen Hall 4001 Mt. Vernon Free and open to the public.
For parties of six or more, or guests with mobility issues, please contact Patrick McCarty at 713-525-3583 or [email protected].
Parking available for $10 in the Moran Center, located at the corner of Graustark St. and W. Alabama St.

Ireland's greatest poets have always been keenly aware of their moment in history; however, their poetry typically resists the simplifications of the headlines. Instead, Dr. Russell argues, their art embraces a vocabulary and form that are both something more f leeting and more lasting than the news of the day. Dr. Russell is Professor of English at Baylor University, where he teaches modern and contemporary British and Irish literature. He earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in English Literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He also holds an M. Phil. in English Literature (Modernism) from the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Dr. Russell has published extensively on Irish and Northern Irish literature, including: • Poetry and Peace: Michael Longley, Seamus Heaney, and Northern Ireland (University of Notre Dame Press, 2010) • Seamus Heaney’s Regions (University of Notre Dame Press, 2014) • Seamus Heaney: A Critical Introduction (Edinburgh University Press, 2016)

The William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies would like to thank everyone who attended our annual St. Patrick's Day Mass and Brunch which occurred March 15th at the University of St. Thomas. Thanks for your continued and invaluable support in keeping the Irish spirit alive and thriving in Houston.

The William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies, in collaboration with the University of St. Thomas English Department, will host a lecture featuring Baylor University Professor Dr. Richard Russell entitled Irish Poetry and Breaking News occurring Thursday, April 4th at 7:00 p.m. inside Cullen Hall at the University of St. Thomas. Event details are featured below.

Thursday April 4, 2024 7:00 p.m. Cullen Hall 4001 Mt. Vernon Free and open to the public.
For parties of six or more, or guests with mobility issues, please contact Patrick McCarty at 713-525-3583 or [email protected].
Parking available for $10 in the Moran Center, located at the corner of Graustark St. and W. Alabama St.

Ireland's greatest poets have always been keenly aware of their moment in history; however, their poetry typically resists the simplifications of the headlines. Instead, Dr. Russell argues, their art embraces a vocabulary and form that are both something more f leeting and more lasting than the news of the day. Dr. Russell is Professor of English at Baylor University, where he teaches modern and contemporary British and Irish literature. He earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in English Literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He also holds an M. Phil. in English Literature (Modernism) from the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Dr. Russell has published extensively on Irish and Northern Irish literature, including: • Poetry and Peace: Michael Longley, Seamus Heaney, and Northern Ireland (University of Notre Dame Press, 2010) • Seamus Heaney’s Regions (University of Notre Dame Press, 2014) • Seamus Heaney: A Critical Introduction (Edinburgh University Press, 2016)

The William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies will host a St. Patrick's Day Mass and Brunch on Friday, March 15th at the University of St. Thomas. The mass will begin at 10:30 am and the brunch at 12 pm. Please contact the Flynn Center to RSVP for our Brunch by Friday, March 8th. Thank you!

We would like to thank everyone who attended our concert with the group Breaking Trad on February 22nd. We had an amazing turnout to experience a dynamic performance with wonderful music. Thanks to all who attended!

The William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies will host the brand Breaking Trad on February 22 2024 on the campus of the University of St. Thomas. For more details, please review the information below.

Breaking Trad Concert
A Dynamic Irish Band
Thursday
February 22, 2024
7 p.m.
Cullen Hall
4001 Mt. Vernon

Free and open to the public. For parties of six or more, or guests with mobility issues, please contact Patrick McCarty at 713-525-3583 or [email protected].
Parking available for $10 in the Moran Center, located at the corner of Graustark St. and W. Alabama St.
Breaking Trad is comprised of:
• Dónal Murphy (Accordion), from
Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, a winner of
numerous All-Ireland titles on both Button
Accordion and Melodeon.
• David Doocey (Fiddle) from Foxford, Co.
Mayo, a winner of multiple awards including the All-Ireland Senior Fiddle competition and the coveted Fiddler of Oriel trophy.
• Mike Galvin (Guitar/Vocals) who has
vast experience working in a wide range of
musical styles from Rock and Roll to Irish Traditional.

The William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies will host the brand Breaking Trad on February 22 2024 on the campus of the University of St. Thomas. For more details, please review the information below.

Breaking Trad Concert
A Dynamic Irish Band


Thursday
February 22, 2024
7 p.m.
Cullen Hall
4001 Mt. Vernon

Free and open to the public. For parties of six or more, or guests with mobility issues, please contact Patrick McCarty at 713-525-3583 or [email protected].
Parking available for $10 in the Moran Center, located at the corner of Graustark St. and W. Alabama St.

Breaking Trad is comprised of:

• Dónal Murphy (Accordion), from
Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, a winner of
numerous All-Ireland titles on both Button
Accordion and Melodeon.

• David Doocey (Fiddle) from Foxford, Co.
Mayo, a winner of multiple awards including the All-Ireland Senior Fiddle competition and the coveted Fiddler of Oriel trophy.

• Mike Galvin (Guitar/Vocals) who has
vast experience working in a wide range of
musical styles from Rock and Roll to Irish Traditional.

Attached below is the list of the Spring 2024 Irish Studies Courses Schedule. As always, we greatly thank you so much for your attention and interest.

Happy New Year! On Thursday, February 22nd the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies will be hosting a concert featuring the band Breaking Trad. The concert will occur inside Cullen Hall on the campus of the University of St. Thomas at 7:00 PM. For more information, please examine the flyer below. We would like to wish each and everyone of you a happy and prosperous 2024. May it bring an abundance of blessings and fortune.

Good Morning! Below is the course schedule for our Spring 2024 Irish Studies Courses. If you have any questions, or if we can be of assistance, please contact us at [email protected] or 713-525-3592. All the best and Happy Holidays!

The William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies hosted a wonderful concert featuring the band The Here and Now last Sunday, December 3rd at 2 PM inside Jones Hall on the campus of the University of St. Thomas. Some pictures that were taken of the concert are featured below. As always, we would love to thank those who attended the concert and hope that you will consider attending future events hosted by the Flynn Center. Happy Holidays to all!

Sunday is quickly approaching, and the William J. Flynn Center is looking forward to hosting the band The Here and Now for our Nollaig, Celtic Christmas Concert occurring this Sunday, December 3rd at 2 PM inside Jones Hall at the University of St. Thomas. For more information about the event, please view the flyer embedded directly below. All the best and we look forward to having you!

The 2023 Irish Gala was held at the Houstonian on Friday, November 17th and was a smashing success. A few pictures of the event were taken which are featured below. Thanks to all who participated to make the evening one to remember!

The William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies will be hosting a very special Celtic Christmas Concert featuring the band The Here & Now on Sunday, December 3rd at 2:00 PM in Jones Hall on the campus of the University of St. Thomas. The show will feature classic Christmas tunes and lesser known Christmas songs sung in Ireland plus plenty of jigs and reels! This is a great family show and is sure to have audience members tapping their toes. For more information, or if you have any questions, please view the flyer attachment below. Thanks!

Our Samhain Party, hosted by the UST Irish Club, will occur on Tuesday, October 31 at 12:30 PM inside the Flynn Center. For all those interested in attending, please scan the QR code attached to the flyer to RSVP. If you have any questions, please feel free to send an email to the address below or call the number below. We hope to see you then!

The Irish Club attended the screening of the Irish playwright Samuel Beckett's play Waiting for Godot last Friday, October 6th. Thank you all who attended and please stay tuned for future Irish Club events.

Today in Irish History
August 29th
1975 - Eamon de Valera (92), Irish president (1937-59), died near Dublin. De Valera was born in NYC (1882) and emigrated to Ireland as a child and joined the Easter Rebellion of 1916 against British rule. He was saved from ex*****on because of his American citizenship, and was released under a general amnesty in 1917.

https://www.aoh61.com/history/history_calendar.htm

Thanks to everyone for their attendance and participation last Saturday night as the University of St. Thomas welcomed the Gulf Cost Cruinniu. Thanks to the Gulf Coast Criunniu for a wonderful performance. For more information about the Gulf Coast Criunniu, please feel free to visit their website featured below.

Gulf Coast Cruinniú – Irish Trad on the Third Coast The Gulf Coast Cruinniú Home of the one and only Banjodilly!This year’s event – JUNE 2-4, 2023 Cruinniú (cren-new) is Irish for gathering. This event is a weekend-long gathering of traditional Irish musicians and fans – a fun time for all! Click Here for Registration and Concert Tickets • ...

Good morning! Just a reminder, the traditional Irish group Gulf Coast Cruinniu will be on campus to perform tomorrow, June 3rd, at 7:30pm. Tickets are $25. For more information, please view the flyers below. All the best!

The Irish Club and William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies will be screening the film The Quiet Girl next Monday, April 24th at 7 PM in Anderson 103 on the campus of the University of St. Thomas. For anyone interested in registering, please scan the QR code embedded in the flyer below or click the registration link. Registration is limited. We hope you will consider attending the screening of this wonderful film and thank you for your attention and interest.

Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfS7UbWZHxlUDHDsaS8TOvQ5bAQX6IhJktJH5hkdj-m99vKoA/viewform

Thanks to all who attended our wonderful performance last night featuring the Paul Brock Band. Attendance was great and the band was absolutely dynamite. A few pics were taken which are featured below.

The William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies would like to remind you that the Paul Brock Band will be performing this Thursday, April 13th, at 7 PM in Cullen Hall on the campus of the University of St. Thomas. We strongly encourage you to attend and please feel free to spread the word. We're hoping for a satisfactory turnout. As always, we appreciate your attentiveness and participation in all of our events and activities.

The William J. Flynn Center will be hosting the Paul Brock Band on April 13th at 7 PM in Cullen Hall. For more information, please see the flyer attached below. We hope that you will attend and enjoy the experience!

Thanks to all who attended our St. Patrick's Day Mass and Brunch. We had an impressive showing for both with 108 attendees for the mass and 110 for the brunch. Happy belated St. Patrick's Day to all and we hope you're having a wonderful Irish American Heritage Month!

The William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies recently hosted a couple of concerts.

The first was a Traditional and Folk Music Concert featuring Saundra and Tommy O'Sullivan and Sliabh Notes which occurred February 23rd.

The second was our St. Patrick's Day concert with Danny O'Flaherty and Noel Nash which occurred yesterday, March 5th.

Thanks to all who attended and we look forward to your participation in future events.

Happy Irish American Heritage Month and St. Patrick's Day!

Attached are some Irish Studies program occurring next month for Irish American Heritage Month and St. Patrick's Day. If you're interested in attending the St. Patrick's Day Brunch, please RSVP. Thanks, and we hope you will consider attending.

The William J. Flynn Center will be hosting the concert below on Thursday, February 23rd at 7 PM at the University of St. Thomas Cullen Hall. Please spread the work and we hope you consider attending. Details are provided below.

Traditional & Folk Music from Ireland
Saundra and Tommy O'Sullivan and Sliabh Notes

Sliabh Notes brings together Sliabh Luachra’s instantly identifiable dance sound with songs and tunes that reflect the Irish contribution to music of the American south. Sliabh Notes is a traditional group from southwest Ireland, featuring Matt Cranitch from Cork, Donal Murphy from Abbeyfeale and Tommy O’Sullivan from Di**le.

Another highlight of the evening will be Saundra and Tommy O’Sullivan playing and singing Irish folk music for the first time at UST as a married duo.

This is a free event and is open to the public.