Michael McMechan, is a Gaelic scholar and a true inspiration to all who attend classes with the Na Gaeil Irish Language group at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago. He has volunteered his time to teach the ‘ard-rang’ (advanced class) for more than 20 years with Na Gaeil and he has also prepared and taught courses on Irish Mythology at the Newberry Library. He has such a tremendous passion and dedication for the Irish language (Gaeilge) that shines brightly through his classes and through the materials that he hand prepares twice a week, each week year-round for his devoted students.
Our group Na
Gaeil has organized a Benefit concert at the Irish American Heritage Center in order to raise funds to assist Michael with his medical bills for both his debt and his ongoing care.
The date is Sunday, June 21st from 4-8pm, held at the Irish American Heritage Center’s Fifth Province Pub and Lounge. There will be basket raffle prizes, a silent auction, and live Irish music entertainment from some of Chicago’s finest performers including: John Williams and Friends, Baal Tinne, Deorad, Academy of Irish Music, and Tantrum featuring Kathleen Keane.
Come on out and help us to raise funds in support of one of Chicago’s best Irish language teachers and academics, win some raffle prizes, and enjoy the fine music entertainment!
Admission for the event is only $10 at the door. Children 12 and under are free. Be sure to bring out the entire family!
The Fifth Province Pub will be open for business and the music starts promptly at 4pm. We hope to see you there.
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Go mbeannaí Dia daoibh.
Noah Smulkis
