Upcoming Events
Remembrance Mass in Irish
Seattle's Annual Mass of Remembrance in Gaelic
7:30 pm, Wednesday evening, October 28
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 106 N 79th St, Seattle
Annually, at this time of year, we take a moment to remember those from our community who are no longer with us.
This annual Mass in the Irish language commemorates all deceased members, relatives and friends of this area's Irish community, but especially those who have passed away in the past 12 months whose names will be read aloud and printed in the Mass program.
Please send the names and details of any recently deceased to jkeane@irishclub.org if you would like them read aloud or printed in the program.
Mass programs in Irish (with English translation) will be provided, and a choir will sing hymns in the Irish language accompanied by local Irish musicians. Main celebrant of the Mass is Co. Limerick native Fr. John Madigan who will offer the homily in English.
Coffee hour social afterwards in the church hall.
Fall Senior Luncheon
LMurray@irishclub.org or to Liesel on 206-409-0045 to reserve your seat.
Irish Community Summer Picnic
Annual Irish community summer picnic in the Kokanee Shelter at Lake Sammamish Park. Join us for a free summer barbeque, where IHC will provide a limited supply of burgers, hot dogs and cool drinks and all we ask of the community is to bring a side dish or dessert to share. We also extend an open invite to any traditional Irish music players, dancers, singers story tellers and Gaelic athletic players who wish to join as it all adds to the cultural experience of the day.
Skagit Valley Highland Games 2026
Join Irish Heritage Club and Seattle Genealogy Society for Day 2 of the 30th Annual Skagit Valley Highland Games on Sunday, July 12th, 2026 at the Skagit County Fairgrounds.
Skagit Valley Highland Games 2026
Join Irish Heritage Club and Seattle Genealogy Society for the 30th Annual Skagit Valley Highland Games on Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th, 2026 at the Skagit County Fairgrounds.
Seattle Pride
One of the most vibrant and inclusive events in Seattle’s social calendar.
To Join the IHC at Pride contact Sidney Deering at Deerings@seanet.com.
We are hoping that folks may still have some of their St. Patrick’s Day swag handy and will wear the green and represent the community.
Annual General Meeting
IHC will host the Annual General Meeting (AGM) from 1:30-3:30 PM at Doric Lodge in Fremont. All IHC members are invited to participate as we share end of year board reports and future board strategies. Board reelections will also occur.
We are inviting expressions of interest for the Board Officer Treasurer position.
Please send any new nominations for 2026-27 IHC board seats or executive officer positions to markkohler@irishclub.org by end of day Wednesday June 3.
Irish Night at The Mariners
Our Annual night at the Ball Park is on June 2nd.
It’s our largest gathering outside of Irish week and of course it’s at the home of the 2025 AL West Division Champions this year! “Go-M’s”
Tickets, which will sell out, are available here
This year the honor of throwing the first pitch will go to our 2026 St Patrick’s Day Parade Honorary Grand Marshal, Noreen McCormack. I hear she is busy taking some pitching lessons!
Memorial Day Mass
Organizer Ralph Kosche
The annual Memorial Day Mass will be held in St Patrick Cemetery on May 25 at 10.30 am with Fr Martin Bourke as celebrant. A wreath will be laid at the grave of a veteran along with the playing of the Last Post. The Mass will be an outdoor event and will happen no matter the weather. A small number of seats are provided but please feel free to bring a folding chair to ensure you have a place to sit. St. Patrick Cemetery was founded by Irish immigrants in 1880 and undoubtedly many Irish Famine immigrants are buried there. The cemetery is thought by many to be the location that has the most genuine Irish ties in the Seattle area! KIRO’s 'My Northwest' once called the cemetery “A Little patch of Ireland on the edge of the Kent Valley”