The New York County Ancient Order of Hibernians, the New York Irish History Roundtable and the Basilica of Saint Patrick’s Old Cathedral invite all to celebrate an

Irish-language Mass

Saturday, March 9th, 12 p.m.
Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral

Mott Street between Prince and Houston Streets

Father Andrew O’Connor of St. Mary’s Church in Manhattan will be the celebrant. Liturgical music will be performed on the Basilica’s historic 1868 Henry Erben Organ by resident organist Jared Lamenzo, and Paddy Connolly will be the Cantor. The pipers will be Robert Lynch and John McManus. There will be readings in Irish by several guests.

After the Holy Mass, there will be a party in the St. Patrick’s Youth Center with Traditional Irish music performed by Donie Carroll and James Keane. There will be Irish Step Dancing by students of The Niall O’Leary School of Irish Dance. There will be Irish Soda Bread, Coffee and Tea. New York County Board Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) is providing the Soda Bread.

So, come and celebrate the Mass, and enjoy the ceili (great music), craic (great conversation), dancing, and refreshments. Come and join us to celebrate the Feast of Saint Patrick!

Free-will contributions will be gratefully accepted.

Sláinte!