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Our 35th Anniversary Celebration
of the Book of Kells Arrival in Muskegon
Thursday, May 7, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.
Hackley Public Library
316 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon
This year marks the 35th Anniversary of the Book of Kells arrival at Hackley Public Library and we invited members to join us in celebrating this milestone.
To learn more about this treasured piece of art, visit this link: Book of Kells.
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 – St. Patrick’s Day
Our 53rd annual raising of the Irish Flag over Muskegon!
Join the Muskegon Irish American Society
precisely at 12:00 NOON at the Mart Dock downtown
followed by a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the
Knights of Columbus.
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The Muskegon Irish American Society’s
Annual Pub Party!!!
Sunday, February 1, 2026
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus,
2915 Fairfield, Norton Shores, MI
Adult beverages, soft drinks, and bottled water available
Menu will include perch, burgers and wings!
Musical guests will feature Mick Lane and Company.
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The Muskegon Irish American Society’s Summer 2025 Barbeque!!!
Featuring burger sliders, wings
And plenty of sides and fixin’s!
Adult beverages, soft drinks, and bottled water available at a cash bar!
Musical guests will feature the ever popular Mona Shores Fiddlers under the direction of Mrs. Kelly De Rose!
This summer’s BBQ will be held at the Knights of Columbus, 2915 Fairfield Street, Norton Shores
Thursday, August 21, 2025
5:30 Social Hour — 6:15 dinner — 7:00 performance
$20 per person
To make your reservation please call Meg Jennings at (231) 736-9926 as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, August 15.
(If no answer, PLEASE leave a message!) We require a reservation for this event, so make that call today! We can’t wait to see you there! Don’t miss the fun!!!
…A reminder: The summer BBQ is being held at Knights of Columbus, NOT at the Mona Lake Boat Club!!!
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Thursday, May 1, 2025 – Songs & Stories of Ireland
With Enda Reilly, Irish Folk Singer
and Songwriter
Knights of Columbus,
2915 Fairfield, Norton Shores, MI
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Social Hour 5:30 pm – Dinner 6:00 pm
Cost: $20 per person, plus, a cash bar
(cash or check only – no credit cards),
Reservations required by April 24, 2025
Contact: Meg Jennings, 231.736.9926 (Leave message)
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The festivities begin with a short program at 11:30 at the Mart Dock, followed by the Flag Raising.
We will keep the celebration going immediately following with live Irish music, food, drinks, and good company at the Knights of Columbus, Dan M. Kennedy Council 607.
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Movie Matinee at the Muskegon Museum of Art
“The Miracle Club”
Sunday, November 3 – 2:00 p.m.
Event Highlights:
• 2:00 pm: Cash bar and light snacks
• 2:30 pm: Welcome and recognition of our Irish Person of the Year
• 3:00 pm: Private screening of The Miracle Club
Free admission, but donations are gratefully accepted. No reservations required – just bring yourself, your family, friends, and anyone who would enjoy this wonderful Irish story!
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Below are pictures from a busy, busy weekend for Muskegon Irish Folk starting with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 16, followed on Sunday by the Muskegon Irish American Society’s 51st Annual Irish Flag Raising over Muskegon and, a hooley at the Knights of Columbus!!!! To view the pictures, click on one of the photos below then click the arrows on the left or right to view the gallery of pictures.
Also below is a link to an inspiring essay entitled “Endurance of the Irish,” written and read at our 51st Flag Raising by Kathleen Jewett Marek, long time MIAS member who currently serves on our Board of Directors. Her words make us proud to be Irish!
Link to “Endurance of the Irish”
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Our annual Spring Program has been announced!
Mark your calendars for May 7, 2024
Knights of Columbus (on Fairfield)
Our Spring program speaker will be Vice-Consul Padraig Manning from the Irish Consulate in Chicago. Schedule includes a 5:30 social time followed by a 6:00 dinner. Dinner entrees are Swiss Steak and Chicken. Cost will be $20 per person.
More information forthcoming.
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And, we honored MIAS President Kevin Donovan as Muskegon Irish American Society’s “Irish Person of the Year” for 2023-2024. Below is a gallery of pictures from the evening’s festivities! Congratulations Kevin!
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This is the week you’ll find most of our club members at the Michigan Irish Music Festival 2024 at Heritage Landing in downtown Muskegon. Come join us!
Enjoy some pictures of one of our most popular events: Our summer BBQ at the Mona Lake Boating Club, Thursday, August 24, 2023!
Mrs. Kelly’s Journey Home
starring Breeda Kelly Miller
Overbrook Theater
Muskegon Community College
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MIAS Members and Friends turning out for our 50th Annual Flag Raising! (Click on picture to enlarge it)
Flag raising venue this year was at the Mart Dock in downtown Muskegon using the flagpole atop the Milwaukee Clipper Ticketing Office. Many thanks to Max McKee and crew for providing us with the venue!
And, we were well represnted at the Muskegon Jaycee’s 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 18th led by club members Bryan Jennings, Kathleen Marek, Meg Jennings, and Joe Doyle! They spread the cheer for all of us despite the piercing cold!!!
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Raising the Irish Flag
over Muskegon, Michigan
Thursday, March 17, 2022
St. Patrick’s Day!!!
For the 49th consecutive year, the Irish Flag
flew over Muskegon on St. Patrick’s Day thanks to the Muskegon Irish American Society! The flag raising was at NOON on Thursday, March 17th at The Depot in downtown Muskegon. The Mart Dock was also flying the new 8′ X 12′ Irish Flag ALL DAY in recognition of the day.
Also, the society marched in the St. Patrick’s Parade on March 12th (pictures below).
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