Niall O"Leary writes with exciting news for lovers of Irish dance and fun: 

September 15 16 17 is a big weekend for Irish Dance in New York City:

Celebrate half-way to St. Patrick's Day with us at these two fun events:

Friday 9/15 AND Saturday 9/16

5pm to 11pm both evenings:

The Niall O'Leary School of Irish Dance present the 

Manhattan Dance Marathon 2023 #MDM23

Dancing in all the REAL Irish bars in Manhattan!

Raising money for the costume and travel fund for the dancers in the school.

No cover charge...All Welcome!

And...

Sunday September 17

12 noon to 6pm

New York City Irish Dance Festival #NYCIDF23

in association with the Irish Arts Center

This annual celebration of Irish dance features traditional and contemporary Irish dance from notable professional and student talent from around the region. Audiences can immerse themselves in Irish arts and culture with participatory workshops, music sessions, Irish language conversations, and social dancing for all ages, among many other offerings. The evening ends with a lively céilí for all, with live music!

Venue for this year's festival: 

Slattery's Midtown Pub in Midtown Manhattan!

8 E 36th St, New York, NY 10016 (between 5th and Madison Aves.)

Serving delicious drinks and a full food menu all day!

Two floors of LIVE Irish dance and music, with talks, performances, workshops, and general excitement!

No cover charge...All Welcome!

More info on both events at   http://nialloleary.com/events-prelim/

Also the Niall O'Leary School of Irish Dance is now accepting new students in NYC and Philadelphia for new classes for children and adults: more info at http://www.nialloleary.com/school