BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Gerry O'Connor - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Gerry O'Connor X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gerryoconnor.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Gerry O'Connor REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251106T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251106T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164655 CREATED:20251030T161050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T161050Z UID:46343-1762448400-1762452000@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Wheat Ridge CO DESCRIPTION:Workshop \nhttps://irishhouseconcerts.com/events/workshop-gerry-fiddle-oconnor/\nDate: Thursday\, November 6\, 2025\nTime: 5:00 PM\n$40 (includes the concert)\nBring your instruments and a recording device. And you can just stick around after the workshop\, as we’ll have a pot of food on the stove.\nPete & Kelly’s House\, Wheat Ridge\, CO 80033\n(RSVP at web page link) URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/wheat-ridge-co-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251106T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251106T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164655 CREATED:20251030T160617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T160617Z UID:46344-1762455600-1762455600@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Wheat Ridge House Concert DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, November 6\, 2025\nTime: 7:00 PM\nSuggested Donation: $20\nPete & Kelly’s House\, Wheat Ridge\, CO 80033\n\n(RSVP at web page link) URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/wheat-ridge-house-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251110 DTSTAMP:20260403T164655 CREATED:20250522T122804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T122804Z UID:46331-1762560000-1762732799@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Austin Celtic Festival DESCRIPTION:The Austin Celtic Festival is a premier celebration of Celtic culture\, music and arts\, held annually in Austin\, Texas. This vibrant festival brings together top-tier performers\, musicians\, dancers\, and artists from around the world to showcase the rich traditions of Ireland\, Scotland\, Wales\, and other Celtic nations.\n​\nA friendly family event\, fun for all ages\, and open to all.\nGet your tickets today.\nNo tickets sales at the gate. Online only.\nDon Penzien and I will play and teach at The Austin Celtic Festival\, which offers the highest quality regional and international Celtic artists with an extraordinary lineup of talent \nParticipate as a student in the ACF School of Traditional Arts. From beginner courses to master workshops in music\, lectures\, you can leave the ACF with new techniques\,\ninsights and experiences. URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/austin-celtic-festival/ CATEGORIES:Concerts,irish dance,Irish fiddle masterclass,Irish Fiddle tuition,irish music,Irish song END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251112T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251112T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164655 CREATED:20251104T202114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T202114Z UID:46348-1762974000-1762981200@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:GOStrings DESCRIPTION:A breathtaking performance of traditional Irish fiddle tunes set to new\, original arrangements for Irish Fiddle Solo with String Quartet\, Quintet\, or Orchestra. This program is designed to share the elegant beauty & driving energy of the Irish fiddle tradition with orchestra programs in high schools and colleges\, as well as with smaller performing string ensembles. Tonight’s GO Strings ensemble is Hillary Wagner\, Jennifer Eyink\, Lois Ramey\, and Anna Bumiller Bowman. \nGerry grew up in Dundalk\, County Louth\, in a family of musicians. His mother\, Rose\, taught fiddle in their home for 40 years. Gerry’s musical history starts with winning All-Ireland titles in the late 60s-’70s\, travels through playing with master of Sligo fiddle player John Joe Gardiner\, and touring & recording with members of Planxty\, Bothy Band\, De Dannan\, Boys of the Lough\, and the Chieftains. Today\, Gerry tours with The Irish Rovers. As a soloist\, he performs\, teaches\, & lectures all over the world. He and his music show no signs of slowing down! URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/gostrings/ CATEGORIES:Concerts,Irish Fiddle tuition,irish music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251114T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251114T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164655 CREATED:20251104T195851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T195851Z UID:46347-1763146800-1763154000@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:GOStrings - Irish Fiddle with Strings DESCRIPTION:A breathtaking performance of traditional Irish fiddle tunes set to new\, original arrangements for Irish Fiddle Solo with String Quartet\, Quintet\, or Orchestra. This program is designed to share the elegant beauty & driving energy of the Irish fiddle tradition with orchestra programs in high schools\, colleges\, and with smaller performing string ensembles. Tonight’s GO Strings ensemble is Hillary Wagner\, Jennifer Eyink\, Lois Ramey\, and Anna Bumiller Bowman. URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/gostrings-irish-fiddle-string-quartet-instrumental-irish-music/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251229T200000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251229T230000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164655 CREATED:20251224T063220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T070926Z UID:47076-1767038400-1767049200@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Concert at The Summit - The Lumpers Bar DESCRIPTION:Traditional Music and Song  Concert  at The Summit\, \n The Lumpers Bar\, Ravensdale\, Co. Louth  \nFeaturing Gerry O’Connor Fiddle  \nNuala Kennedy  Flute & Songs  \nRóisín Ward-Morrow  Fiddle & Songs  \nBreffni Holohan  Guitar  \nHosted by Marissa Lucchesi  \nDoors 7:30\, Concert at 8:00.  followed by a session  \nEntry €10 \nProceeds for Simon Community\, Dundalk\, Tickets for the 29th of Dec  URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/concert-at-the-summit/ ORGANIZER;CN="Gerry O'Connor":MAILTO:gerryfiddleoconnor@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260119 DTSTAMP:20260403T164655 CREATED:20251118T171016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T171016Z UID:46350-1768262400-1768780799@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Your Rooots Are Showing DESCRIPTION:The mission of Your Roots Are Showing – Ireland’s Folk Conference and Showcase is to bring the global folk music community together in a welcoming and dynamic space. \n​We foster collaboration among musicians\, artists\, and industry professionals\, support emerging talent\, and create meaningful opportunities for the next generation. We are committed to preserving and evolving folk traditions\, advocating for the folk music community\, promoting education through workshops and discussions\, and supporting well-being within the industry. \nAt its heart\, Your Roots Are Showing is about sharing incredible music\, keeping traditions alive\, and connecting people through learning\, stories\, and the sounds of folk music. URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/your-rooots-are-showing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260124T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260124T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T164655 CREATED:20251118T110010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T200042Z UID:46349-1769212800-1769299199@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Moate\, Co. Westmeath; teaching workshops and concert DESCRIPTION:I am delighted to invited by CCE Moate to give Fiddle Workshops and Concert at their beautiful venue\n \nDún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park Moate\, Co. Westmeath\, N37 P271\, Ireland\n\nPlease Contact Dave Donnelly Tel 087 2249725 \n \nArd an Locha\, Knockdomny\, An Móta\, Co. Contae na hIarmhí\, N37 P271\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(090) 648 1183\n \n\n\n In the morning I will give a 2-hr Junior workshop\, and it will run  11:00 -13:00.\n \n \nfollowed by an afternoon 2-hr Intermediate workshop\, 14:00-16:00.\n \n \n At 8PM I will give a concert of solo fiddle music\, drawing on a repertoire of traditional music I have recorded on the numerous albums I have made over a 45 year career. I will bring some of the cds and books I have published of music and song with me. The concert will take place in Teach Ceol Dun Na Si.\n \n\nI hope we might even have some time for an intimate session of music and song after the concert URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/moate-co-westmeath-teaching-workshops-and-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260129T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260129T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164655 CREATED:20251115T212258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T193913Z UID:46342-1769715000-1769725800@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Féile na Tána\, Carlingford\, County Louth DESCRIPTION:Ceiliúradh Oirialla  |  A Celebration of Oriel\n\n\n\nTi Chulainn\, Mullaghbawn Co Armagh @19:00\n\n\n\nle/with Gerry O’Connor\, fiddle \n\n\n\nSárán\, Caoimhe agus Tadhg Ó Maolagáin\, concertina\, fiddle & dance \n\n\n\nBláithín Mhic Cana\, singer  \n\n\n\nSeamus Murphy\, seanchaí / historian \n\n\n\nAdm £12/ U18s ticket £8     Adm €14/ U18s ticket €9 URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/feile-na-tanacarlingford-county-louth/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260219T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260226T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164655 CREATED:20260104T112553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T193846Z UID:47167-1771488000-1772125200@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:2026 USA Spring Tour - East Coast DESCRIPTION:2026 USA Spring Tour\, East Coast\n\n \n Thu\, Feb 19 · Chestnut Hill\, MA\n Concert with Kevin McElroy\, Boston College Gaelic Roots Series \n Connolly House\, Andover Room\, 300 Hammond Street\, Chestnut Hill\, MA 02467 \n Time: 6:30 pm \n Website: https://events.bc.edu/event/gaelic-roots-ft-gerry-oconnor \n \n\n \n Fri\, Feb 20 · Albany\, NY\n Concert lecture with illustrations\, “The Rose in the Gap\, Dance Music for Oriel” \n The American Irish Heritage Center\, Flanagan Theater\, Quackenbush Square\, Albany\, NY 12207 \n Time: 7:00 pm \n Website: https://irish-us.org \n Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979686064310 \n Contact: mcclarke@me.com \n \n\n \n Sat\, Feb 21 · Albany\, NY\n Workshop in Irish Fiddle\, Songs and Banjo with Kevin McElroy \n The American Irish Heritage Center\, Flanagan Theater\, Quackenbush Square\, Albany\, NY 12207 \n Time: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm \n Website: https://irish-us.org \n Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979769252127 \n Contact: mcclarke@me.com \n \n\n \n Sat\, Feb 21 · Albany\, NY\n Concert with Gerry O’Connor and Kevin McElroy\, Irish Fiddle\, Guitar and Songs \n The American Irish Heritage Center\, Flanagan Theater\, Quackenbush Square\, Albany\, NY 12207 \n Website: https://irish-us.org \n Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979825549514 \n Contact: mcclarke@me.com \n \n\n \n Sun\, Feb 22 · Hartford\, CT\n House concert with Noeleen \n An intimate house concert hosted by Noeleen Soraghan \n Website: https://www.facebook.com/noeleen.soraghan \n \n\n \n Thu\, Feb 26 · Boston\, MA\n CCE Boston Masterclasses \n Masterclasses organised by the Reynolds-Hanifin-Cooley Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann\, supporting the teaching and promotion of Irish traditional music. \nWebsite: https://cceboston.org/ \n\n Contact: aoifemariegriffin@gmail.com \n \n\n this tour is supported by URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/2026-usa-spring-tour-east-coast/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gerryoconnor.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/East-Coast-Concert-dates-with-Kevin-McElroy-Guitar-Songs-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260228T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260322T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T164655 CREATED:20250826T195311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T170311Z UID:46335-1772236800-1774223999@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:2026 USA Spring Tour - West Coast DESCRIPTION:2026 USA Spring Tour\, West Coast\n\n \n Sat\, Feb 28 · San Diego\, CA\n Concert with Gerry O’Connor\, Violin\, and Don Penzien\, Guitar \n Folk Heritage\, Pilgrim United Church of Christ \n 2020 Chestnut Ave\, Carlsbad\, CA 92008 \n Time: 7:30 pm \n Website: https://sdfolkheritage.org/events \n \n\n \n Mon\, Mar 1 · San Diego\, CA\n World Music Concert Series\, MUS 345: Music Cultures of the World \n Smith Recital Hall\, San Diego University \nWebsite: https://psfa.sdsu.edu/news/ \n \n\n \n Fri\, Mar 6 · Monterey\, CA\n Concert with Gerry O’Connor and Don Penzien \n The Ugly Mug Café \n 4640 Soquel Dr\, Soquel\, CA 95073 \n Website: https://cafeugly.com \n Supported by: Celtic Society of Monterey Bay \n Website: https://www.celticsociety.org \n \n\n \n Sat\, Mar 7 · San Francisco\, CA\n Concert with Gerry O’Connor and Don Penzien \n The Plough and Stars \n 116 Clement St\, San Francisco\, CA 94118 Tel 415-751-1122 \n Website: https://theploughandstars.com \n \n\n \n Wed\, Mar 11 · Weaverville\, CA\n Concert with Gerry O’Connor and Don Penzien \n Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center \n 101 Arbuckle Court\, Weaverville\, CA 96093 \n Website: https://www.tapoconline.org \n \n\n \n Thu\, Mar 12 · McCloud\, CA\n McCloud River Mountain Concert Series \n 325 Lawndale Ct\, McCloud\, CA 96057 \n Website: https://www.mccloudmusic.com \n \n\n \n Fri\, Mar 13 · Eugene\, OR\n Concert with Gerry O’Connor and Don Penzien \n Tsunami Bookshop and Performance Space \n 2585 Willamette St\, Eugene\, OR 97405 \n Website: https://tsunamibooks.com \n \n\n \n Sat\, Mar 14 · Tualatin\, OR\n Concert with Gerry O’Connor and Don Penzien \n Winona Grange Hall \n 8340 SW Seneca St\, Tualatin\, OR 97062 \n Website: https://tickettomato.com/event/9532 \n \n\n \n Tue\, Mar 17 · Olympia\, WA\n Concert with Gerry O’Connor and Don Penzien \n Traditions Fair Trade and Gathering Place \n 300 5th Ave SW\, Olympia\, WA 98501 \n Website: https://www.traditions.life \n \n\n \n Wed\, Mar 18 · Seattle\, WA\n House Concert \n Contact: 2doug@dougplummer.com \n \n\n\n Fri\, Mar 20 · Port Townsend\, WA\n Concert with Gerry O’Connor and Don Penzien \n Pallindrome Hall\, Eaglemount Winery & Cidery \nWebsite: https://eaglemountwinery.com/ \n\n\n\n Sat\, Mar 21 · Mount Vernon\, WA\n Concert with Gerry O’Connor and Don Penzien \n Celtic Arts Foundation\n 1124 Cleveland Ave\, Mt Vernon\, WA 98273 \nWebsite: https://celticarts.org/events/ \n\n \n\n \n this tour is supported by URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/2026-usa-spring-tour-west-coast-fiddle-guitar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gerryoconnor.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/West-Coast-Concert-dates.-Gerry-oConnor-Violin-with-Don-Penzien-Guitar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTSTAMP:20260403T164655 CREATED:20250915T103315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T090240Z UID:46337-1779667200-1780185599@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:NorthShore Strings Fiddle Camp\, Covington\, LA\, USA DESCRIPTION:NorthShore Strings annual Fiddle Camp in Covington\, LAClassical and Traditional String Performance and Educationhttps://www.nsstrings.org/\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573609838963\nThrough professional performance and dynamic instruction the Northshore Strings showcases the power and versatility of string music across Classical\, Celtic\, Cajun\, Jazz\, and Bluegrass genres. We are here to…\nEmpower musicians\, young and old\, professional or novice.\nEnrich the community.\nCelebrate the traditions of string playing. URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/northshore-strings-fiddle-camp-covington-la-founder-director-at/ CATEGORIES:Concerts,Irish fiddle masterclass,Irish Fiddle tuition,irish music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260704T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260712T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T164655 CREATED:20260226T220806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T220808Z UID:47716-1783123200-1783900799@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:SSWC - Willie Clancy Summer School DESCRIPTION:The Willie Clancy Summer School\, a major traditional Irish music\, song\, and dance event held annually in Miltown Malbay\, County Clare\, Ireland\, features instrument and dance classes\, lectures\, workshops\, recitals\, and céilithe throughout the week. URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/sswc-willie-clancy-summer-school-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260713T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260718T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T164655 CREATED:20260226T220245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T221409Z UID:47714-1783900800-1784419199@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Catskills Irish Arts Week DESCRIPTION:The Catskills Irish Arts Week (CIAW26)\, a week-long summer program in traditional Irish music\, song\, dance and arts\, for children\, teens and adults\, held annually in East Durham\, NY\, in the heart of the Catskill Mountains. \n\n\n\nWe are delighted to be celebrating our 32nd year of continuous instruction in traditional Irish musical arts\, and hope you will join us for a week in which we all grow together in the proficiency and community of the music we share. \n\n\n\nRegistered students participate in daily classes Monday\, July 13 – Friday\, July 17\, 2026. The week closes with a full-day music and dance Festival on Saturday\, July 18. \n\n\n\nIn addition to daily class instruction\, we offer afternoon presentations\, evening concerts\, nightly ceili dances and participatory sessions in a very active week! This year we are strengthening our introductory music program for children ages 5-12\, and will also be offering some special events to gather teens and young adults. \n\n\n\nWe have assembled an esteemed roster of instructors\, from Ireland and the United States\, who teach and perform at the highest levels of traditional Irish music and dance. Along with teaching morning and afternoon classes\, they will be featured performers in the evening concerts and ceili bands\, and lead the nightly sessions. URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/catskills-irish-arts-week/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR