The Victorian Folk Music Club presents Enda Kenny on Tuesday 13th

October at the Ringwood East Senior Citizens Hall, Laurence Grove, Ringwood.

Running from 7:45 - 10:00 p.m., tickets range from $11 - $15. Tickets are available via Humanitix. For more information, contact 0411 750 462.

The next Sunset Celtic Music Session at the Chelsea Yacht Club will be on tomorrow Sunday 11th October from 4:00 7:00 p.m. All are welcome.

Garryowen GAA Club – 70th Anniversary Gala

Celebrate 70 years of Garryowen GAA Club at its Anniversary Gala on Saturday 10 October at The Harbour Room, St Kilda. Join the club for a special evening honouring its history, celebrating the achievements of 2026 and recognising the players and people who have made this season one to remember.

📍 The Harbour Room, 2 Pier Road, St Kilda

🕡 Doors open 6:30pm | Formal dress

🎟️ Tickets: $160, including a welcome reception and canapés, three-course dinner, five-hour drinks package, live music and dancing.

For more information and bookings, contact Ciaran on 0447 810 444.

The Newport Fiddle & Folk Club will have its next Slow & Steady music session on Friday 9th October at the Newport Scout Hall, 6 Market St. in Newport. Running from 7:30-9:30 p.m., all are welcome to this low-pressure space for musicians of all ages and skill levels to learn, play and enjoy Celtic music at a more relaxed “traditional” pace.

Want to practice your cupla focal? The Dubliner Pub in Mornington will be holding a pop-up Gaeltacht on Sunday the 26^h of July beginning at noon. All levels of Irish are welcome.

The Dubliner is located at 65A Octavia St. in Mornington. For more details, contact (03) 5975 3567.

https://www.thedublinermornington.com/

Calling all Irish AFLW fans in Melbourne!

Melbourne Football Club is bringing a little Irish craic to IKON Park on Friday, 25 September, with an AFLW double header and Irish-themed celebrations, Craic in at the W, held in honour of the late Irish-Australian football legend Jim Stynes

FREE entry for Irish passport holders!
Simply show your Irish passport, or a photo of it, at the ticket windows at IKON Park to receive your free ticket.

For event enquiries or further information, please contact Melbourne Football Club directly at info@melbournefc.com.au

The Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club is presenting a concert on Sunday 30^th August at 2:00 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church in Travencore.

This concert is a fundraiser for a new CD that the Club is recording. This will be their 8^th studio recording in the Club’s 31-year history. The concert is for the community, but it’s also to help them raise funds to meet the costs of recording, production and licensing of their new CD.

Irish Support Victoria will be holding its next morning tea at Gaelic Park, 324 Perry Rd, in Keysborough, Monday 24 August at 11 am

Come along down to Gaelic Park, 324 Perry Rd. to enjoy a cuppa and some treats, to catch up with long-time friends or make some new ones! Everyone is welcome. There is a $5 cover charge to cover the cost of the morning tea.

The Hotel Esplanade is hosting a Pop-Up Irish Market on Sunday 23^rd August from 11:00 am – 2:30 p.m. The Esplanade (or The Espy) is located at 11 The Esplanade in St. Kilda. For more details contact (03) 9209 6634.

Bloomsday in Melbourne presents a workshop entitled “Ulysses for Everyone” on Sunday 23rd August here in the 3ZZZ boardroom, 309 Albert St. in Brunswick.

Running from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., this friendly introduction to Joyce’s classic is presented by Frances Devlin-Glass and Irish Radio Melbourne’s own Steve Carey. You don’t need to have any prior knowledge or experience of Ulysses to attend.

Tickets are $95 or $80 concession; $75 for members of The Celtic Club. For bookings or more details, visit the Bloomsday in Melbourne website at: https://www.bloomsdayinmelbourne.org.au/

The Irish Social Dance Association of Victoria is running a Steps & Sets social Irish dance workshop on Saturday 22nd August at Fairfield Uniting Church, 85 Gilles St. in Fairfield. The workshop runs from 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m.

‍ On Friday 21^st August there will be a Pop-Up Gaeltacht at the Antique Bar in Elsternwick at 7:30 p.m. The Antique Bar is located at 218 Glen Huntly Rd. in Elsternwick. For more information contact 0481 767 888.

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GEELONG CELTIC SUPPORTERS CLUB FAMILY DAY 2026 An Irish & Scottish Community Celebration Sunday, July 5th Kick-off from 12:00 pm City of Geelong Bowls Club 7–9 Ballarat Road, North Geelong

Join us for a fantastic family day celebrating Irish and Scottish culture, community, music, and friendship. Whether you’re a lifelong Celt, proud of your heritage, or simply looking for a great day out with family and friends, everyone is welcome!

Celebrate all things Scottish!

Piping and Highland Dancing displays between 11.30am and 1.30pm at Old Treasury Building terrace & Pipers on Balconies. Burns’ Poetry Reading at Robbie Burns Statue in Treasury Gardens. Support the wonderful pipe band community as they parade down Collins Street Melbourne on Sunday 5th July 2026 at 2.00pm.

Want to practice your cupla focal? The Dubliner Pub in Mornington will be holding a pop-up Gaeltacht on Sunday the 28^th of June beginning at noon. All levels of Irish are welcome.

The Dubliner is located at 65A Octavia St. in Mornington. For more details, contact (03) 5975 3567.

https://www.thedublinermornington.com/

St. Kevin’s GAA Club is marking its 70^th anniversary this year with a Dinner Dance. Join them in celebrating this milestone, the St. Kevin’s community and a piece of home away from home. They will also be recognising the dedication, effort and achievements of their players with their annual awards.

Melbourne Irish Studies Seminar Series

JUNE 24, 2026. 
4.30pm Melbourne time. 

Dr Laura Jocic, Deakin University 
Bound for Australia: Anne Trotter's Needlework Specimen Book, 1840

The launch of the 2027 Lake School of Celtic Music, Song & Dance will be held on Saturday 20^th June at the Celtic Club, Sydney Rd. in Brunswick.

Special musical guest will be the 2026 Stars of the Lake, the Surround, comprised of young musicians Tully, Donncha, Sylvie and Pascal. Music session to follow, so bring along your instruments!  

Irish Support Victoria will be holding its next morning tea at Gaelic Park, 324 Perry Rd, in Keysborough, Monday 15th June at 10:30 a.m. 

 These morning teas provide an opportunity for those who live in that area to meet and catch up with old friends – and possibly make some new ones.  Everyone is welcome. 

The next Sunset Celtic Music Session at the Chelsea Yacht Club will be on tomorrow Sunday 10th May from 4:00 7:00 p.m. All are welcome.

The Newport Fiddle & Folk Club will have its next Slow & Steady music session on Friday 12^th of June at the Newport Scout Hall, 6 Market St. in Newport. Running from 7:30-9:30 p.m., all are welcome to this low-pressure space for musicians of all ages and skill levels to learn, play and enjoy Celtic music at a more relaxed “traditional” pace.

Local group Apolline will be performing at the Retreat Hotel, 280 Sydney Rd. in Brunswick, this comping Tuesday 9^th June at 7:00 p.m.