The Center of Irish Culture on Long Island Since 1950!

July 2026

Dear Friends,

As summer brings families together and communities celebrate the traditions that define us, we are reminded of the importance of preserving our Irish heritage for future generations. We have enjoyed a wonderful summer at the Irish American Center of Nassau, Suffolk & Queens, highlighted by our Family Fun Day, outstanding concerts, and the fellowship that makes our Center such a special place. It all culminated with members from every county celebrating Mayo's historic victory and the return of the Sam Maguire Cup after 75 years to County Mayo. The good times continue with our Eisenhower Park Concert on Monday, August 3, along with a special Paint Night scheduled for Tuesday, August 18th with all proceeds going to the Irish American Society’s High School Award fund. We hope to see you there.

Our Center is more than a gathering place—it is our community home, where Irish history, culture, music, dance, genealogy, and lifelong friendships flourish. Every event and every program depends on maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-equipped facility.

Thanks to your continued generosity, we have completed several important building and maintenance projects this year to keep our Society Home operating at its best. These improvements include:

• New computers for our offices and programs.
• New carpeting in the lobby.
• HVAC repairs in both the Library and Dance Rooms.
• A comprehensive cleaning of the building's ventilation system.
• Electrical upgrades in the main hall.
• Installation of a new emergency egress gate.
• Upgrading our exterior sign lighting to energy-efficient LED fixtures.

In addition, we faced one of the largest, unexpected expense in recent years—the repair of our building's main waste line. While many of these projects happen behind the scenes, they are essential investments that protect our Society Home and ensure it remains a welcoming place for our members and the many organizations that call it home.

We now ask for your continued support by purchasing at least one Super Raffle ticket and joining us for our Harvest Moon Dance on October 17th. These events are vital fundraisers that help offset the cost of maintaining our building and supporting our cultural and educational programs.

We would also like to encourage the organizations and groups that regularly utilize our facilities to be especially generous by purchasing raffle tickets, attending our fundraising events, and encouraging their members and participants to do the same. Together, we can ensure that our Society Home continues to serve the Irish American community for many years to come.

On behalf of our Board of Directors, volunteers, and everyone who benefits from the Center's programs, thank you for your friendship, your generosity, and your belief in our mission.

With sincere gratitude,

Helena McKenna

Maigh Eo Abú!