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Irish Centre of Pittsburgh
A center for Irish culture and education in Pittsburgh which offers a variety of Irish entertainment, classes, etc. Membership gets you discounts at a variety of Irish events in the Pittsburgh area.

Irish Nationality Classroom
The famous Nationality Rooms located in the Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh were created to bring students closer to the cultures they are studying. The Irish Nationality room is decorated in Irish style and reflects the values and character of Ireland while serving as a classroom for Irish studies.

The Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club
The Pittsburgh Celtics, affiliated with the G.A.A. have been playing Gaelic Football in Pittsburgh for more than 2 decades now.

The Pittsburgh Feis
Large, annual Irish music and step-dancing competition is held each October in Pittsburgh for children of all ages.

Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre
PICT was formed by local actors Andrew S. Paul and Stephanie Riso in January 1997 in an effort to expand and diversify the Pittsburgh Theatre scene. They wish to increase community awareness of Irish and English (Classical) culture, particularly as it pertains to language and the Theatre and offer plays by Irish playwrights as well as classical plays.

The Pittsburgh Irish Festival
This festival, held each year in mid-September, is the half-way point to St. Patrick's Day. Celebrate Pittsburgh's Irish heritage with Irish food, music, dancing, entertainment, an Irish marketplace and a special Gaelic Mass.

Pittsburgh Irish Network
A Web site dedicated to promoting the Irish-American culture in Pittsburgh, PA. Newsletter, links and more.

Seams So Nice
This company, located in Youngstown OH, creates beautiful custom solo Irish dance dresses.

St. Patrick's Day Crafts
A host of family craft ideas to celebrate the Irish in all of us, from Family Crafts Guide, Sherri Osborne.

TRAD - Traditional Irish Music
This site provides a huge database of Irish tunes, sheet music, MIDI and ABC files, links, and a good overview of traditional Irish music and its structure. Created, owned and operated by Seoirse (George) Cathal Fennell of Butler, PA.

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