Volume XVII, Issue 9 | November 2026 | | |
YES the time changed as you slept last night! Now that you are awake, we have some fantastic entertainment lined up this month as we celebrate the Celtic New Year, Samhain for you, your family, and friends! 🎶☘️ Get ready for a month filled with great music, dancing, and plenty of Irish craic!
As Anne's cousin, Shannon Doherty and our editor finishes another trip around the sun, we wish her a Happy Birthday!
💃 ATTENTION, DANCERS! 💃
Please note that there will be NO CLASS on Thursday, November 12th, as we welcome back the epic and mighty Dallahan! 🎻🔥
You won’t want to miss seeing Dallahan, so join us for an unforgettable night of world-class music!
| | Best to all, Samuel and Anne | | |
Please invite your friends and have FUN!
Bring a light snack to share at tea break if you wish!
Winona Grange
8340 SW Seneca St., Tualatin
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm,
Doors @ 7:15 pm and Wee Lesson at 7:45
$15 at the door
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Born from the rich musical traditions of Scotland and Ireland
and fueled by the vibrant sounds of the Balkans and North America, Dallahan takes audiences on an exhilarating journey across musical landscapes and cultures. Blending fiery rhythms, infectious energy, and breathtaking virtuosity, they forge a bold, boundary-crossing world-folk brand that comes alive on stage. Having brought their music to 25 countries, Dallahan have earned their reputation as a dynamic force on the international folk scene. Fearlessly exploring new sounds while honoring their roots, they keep pushing musical boundaries with every release. Their acclaimed fourth studio album, Speak of the Devil,
released in June 2023, captures the band’s adventurous spirit
and ever-evolving sound.
Meet the Band:
- Jack Badcock - Guitar and Vocals
- Ciaran Ryan - Banjo, Mandolin, and Fiddle
- Andrew Waite - Accordion
- Benedict Morris - Fiddle
Winona Grange
8340 SW Seneca St., Tualatin 97062
Concert: 7:30 pm-9:30 pm
Doors: 6:45 pm
Early Tickets: $15-$30
At the Door: $20-$35
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Playing Irish traditional music on concertina and uilleann pipes, Caroline Keane and Tom Delany are a young, vibrant duo whose musical expression transcends their years. Their sound, deeply rooted in tradition yet bursting with energy and heart, is a compelling celebration of the music they were raised on.
Caroline, a Limerick native now based in Dingle, grew up immersed in the rich musical heritage of West Limerick and Sliabh Luachra. Her emotive, vibrant concertina style is a hallmark of that tradition, shaped by early tin whistle lessons and years of study under concertina master Noel Hill. She has toured internationally in both solo and ensemble settings, performing at major festivals such as Celtic Colours (Canada), Woodford Folk Festival (Australia), and Dublin Irish Festival (USA). Her solo album Shine (2020) received critical acclaim and earned her a nomination for 'Best Folk Instrumentalist' at the RTÉ Radio 1
Folk Awards and 'Female Musician of the Year' at the
ASLR Celtic Music Awards.
Tom, raised in France by an Irish father and French mother, began playing Irish traditional music at age 12. He quickly developed a rhythmic, traveling style of piping influenced by icons like Johnny Doran and Paddy Keenan. A graduate of the MA in Irish Traditional Music Performance at the Irish World Academy, Tom has since toured extensively in over 20 countries, collaborating across genres with musicians, singer-songwriters, and theatre productions. His debut solo album The Lark’s Call (2022) was praised for its authenticity and thoughtful arrangements, further establishing him as one of the most exciting pipers of his generation.
Wee Ceili Room Concert
Tickets: $30
email sam.keator@frontier.com
to check if seats are still available,
Doors: 6:00 PM
Potluck finger food & Drinks
Starting at 6:15 PM
Concert: 7:00 PM
| | 🇮🇪 A Special Occasion for the Irish Community! 🇮🇪 | | |
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On Tuesday, October 20, Samuel attended a VIP meet-and-greet with Ireland’s new Consul General in San Francisco, Marianne Bolger.
Pictured here with Marianne and Gerard McAleese of Kells, Samuel was delighted to join this special occasion celebrating connections within the Irish community. ☘️
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** November 12th, class canceled due to Dallahan concert! **
** No class on Thanksgiving, November 26th **
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$10/Session
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Winona Grange
8340 SW Seneca St., Tualatin 97062
What is Ceili? Click and see
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Trinity Irish Dance Company
Nov 19-21
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White Bird is happy to offer a 20% discount for your members with code: ALL-IRELAND-20
For more information and to purchase tickets, Visit HERE.
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Enjoying the familiar view from my sister-in-law Rosie’s kitchen while Anne and I visited Carndonaugh/Ballyloskey
in September. There’s something pretty special about sitting around a kitchen table with family and, of course, solving the world’s problems over a cup of tea. The Irish have a gift for making ordinary moments feel like something worth remembering.
💚 🇮🇪 ☘️
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This photo has such a great
geometric-vs-organic thing going on
Almost everything is a straight line—the window frames, rooflines, wires, hedge, curtain pattern, even the tablecloth—then there’s that wonderfully curved wooden chair back sitting right in the middle of it all.
The clouds soften the whole scene. This photo wasn’t staged; it was accidentally perfect—a very orderly little world interrupted by one rebellious chair. 😄
PS: If you look closely, there’s also one little disorderly twig rejecting the hedge’s rigid conformity. 😂
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Thank YOU for all you do to support Traditional Irish Music
& Dance as well as Multi-Genre Community Concerts!
Sincerely, Samuel Keator & Anne Doherty
S & A Irish Entertainment
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