Celtic Atlanta Associations, Organizations & Clubs
Georgia
Ancient
Order of the Hibernians Tara Division is a Catholic Irish-American
Fraternal organization and one of the regular sponsors for the Theatre
Gael and the Atlanta Saint Patrick’s Day parade. They also hold an
annual golf tournament for the benefit of the Tara Division’s charitable
foundation, Aesdana. In medieval Irish society, there existed a class of
professionals, the poets and lawgivers, named Aesdana. Roughly translated,
Aesdana means “men of culture” or “men of the arts.” A Section
501(c)(3) corporation, Aesdana afford Tara the means to demonstrate its
commitment to Irish culture and activities. The Tara Division is also
committed to the AOH goal of a united Ireland.
Hibernian
Benevolent Society of Atlanta, founded
in 1858 by a group of Atlanta merchants, has approximately 300 members and
promotes Irish culture in the Atlanta area. The Society has
sponsored the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade since 1858. The HBSA
has also sponsored the annual Hibernian Black Tie Ball the evening before
the Parade, the St. Patrick's Mass and numerous other activities.
Metro
Atlanta Police Emerald Society In addition to promoting a sense of
pride in our Gaelic heritage, MAPES was established to recognize the
accomplishment and contributions made by fellow Gaelic law enforcement
officers within the Metro Atlanta Area. MAPES provides an environment that
fosters a spirit of brotherhood and fellowship amongst its members and is
dedicated to assisting needy families in the event of hardship. The
organization is committed to enhancing professionalism within the law
enforcement establishment and developing an atmosphere in which the police
and community work together to reduce crime.
Firefighter's
Emerald Society of Metropolitan Atlanta was
formed to provide a fraternal association for firefighters throughout the
Metro Atlanta area. Their goal is to
take care of the families of firefighters in need and to inculcate and
preserve the history of the Irish in the Fire Service. The Irish had a
very significant role in the establishment of the Fire Service in the
Metro Atlanta area, as Matthew Ryan was the first career Fire Chief of the
Atlanta Fire Department. Father Thomas O'Reilly, a "right off the
boat" Irishman, saved Atlanta City Hall, the Fulton Court House and
several churches from being burned during Sherman's "March To The
Sea".
Burns Club of Atlanta, 40 Brighton Road, Atlanta, 30309, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the living memory of Scotland's great, 18th century bard Robert Burns
CCÉ
South is a US region of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
(pronounced "kol-tus kyol-tori air-in"), or CCÉ for short. The
region is based in Atlanta.
Irish Music Traditions supports Irish music,
dance and culture in Atlanta. Their sponsored activities include concerts and
regular ceilis (dance workshops with live music and food). They meet monthly.
For more info, call 404-659-7642.
Clan Na nGael, Irish Culture and Gaelic Football. Gaelic Football Club
seeking soccer players for games at Webb Bridge or North Park in
Alpharetta. Season runs thru Labor Day. 770-579-1421. Visit Clan na nGael's
website at
www.atlantagaa.org
Emory University Celtic Club student organization sponsors lectures, poetry readings, concerts, theater and literary events at Emory. The club continues to work to establish a Celtic Studies Program at the university, 404-727-6474.
Irish American Club of North Georgia 770-578-4828.
Irish Club of Atlanta, an organization of Irish nationals living in the area, helps recent Irish emigrants. The club meets the third Sunday of every month at The Phoenix bar and Restaurant at The Prado on Roswell Road, 404-705-8008
Na Fianna LGFC, founded in 2003, is a Gaelic football
club for women based in Atlanta, GA. We are a diverse group of women playing football in an
energetic, fun, and competitive environment. In 2007 Na Fianna won the South Eastern Divisional competition.
Want To Play!
Saint Andrews Scottish Society promotes interest in Scottish culture. Membership by invitation only. For more information, call Dolores Gelly, 770-455-875
The St.
David's Welsh Society of Georgia actively promotes the culture and
heritage of Wales in the Atlanta area. Anyone interested in Welsh matters
is encouraged to attend their monthly meetings held on the second Sunday
of each month from September through June. For more information please
visit the Society's web site or call 678-319-0817.
Theatre
Gael, an Atlanta art organization dedicated to preserving
culture and art forms of the Celtic people. Theatre
Gael's productions are staged at the 14th
St. Playhouse in Atlanta
W.B. Yeats Foundation, founded in 1988 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Yeat's death, promotes the works of Yeats and other aspects of Irish and Celtic culture and produces the Yeats Theatre Festival at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. The foundation is working to create a Center for Celtic Studies and hosts concerts, readings, lectures, and events in the Atlanta area. 1655 North Decatur Road Suite 105, Atlanta, Georgia 30322. 404-727-6180 Fax 404-727-9536
Regional Organizations & Associations
Alabama
Alabama Celtic Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Celtic Heritage, Arts and Education in the State of Alabama
The
Caledonian Society of Alabama was formed to preserve and promote
our Scottish Heritage. Although members are primarily located in the
Birmingham area, we have members in all areas of the state plus
adjoining states.
Shoals Celtic Concerts. The very best in live Celtic music is presented in Florence by Shoals Celtic Concerts. Since its creation in 2003, the SCC has brought Jim Malcolm of Old Blind Dogs and Teada' to North Alabama for live performance.
Tennessee