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Listed below are a group of sites we have found interesting. All are Irish in nature and most deal more specifically with Irish Dancing or the Atlanta Irish Community. If you have any suggestions for additional links, please feel free to e-mail the webmaster with your suggestions. We would appreciate a link from your site. If you add us to your links, please let us know.

Atlanta Irish Sites

THE HIBERNIAN BENEVOLENT SOCIETY OF ATLANTA - Founded in 1858 by Father Thomas O'Reilly, the Society has approximately 300 members and promotes Irish culture in the Atlanta area. The Society has sponsored the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade for over 115 years.

St. Patrick's Day Parade Atlanta - The official site of Atlanta's best celebration!

MAPES - the Metropolitan Atlanta Police Emerald Society, Inc., in existence since 1997, is a non profit, non political fraternal organization, whose mission is to promote a sense of pride in their Gaelic heritage and to recognize the accomplishment and contributions made by fellow Gaelic law enforcement officers within the Metro Atlanta Area.

Clan Na nGael & GAELIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION - Gaelic Football Club in Atlanta, founded in April 1996. The only GAA club in the Southern Division (Georgia), the Atlanta club has over 100 members.

THEATRE GAEL - Theatre Gael's mission is to produce and preserve the plays, poetry, music, dance and storytelling of the Celtic countries of Ireland, Scotland and Wales. In Atlanta for 15 years, Theatre Gael is the only inter-Celtic theatre in the region.

ATLANTA'S CELTIC FESTIVAL - is showcase of Irish, Scottish and Welsh music, dance, art, theater, folklore, and culture. Atlanta-area Celtic groups annually schedule two days of activities in an effort to make the public more aware of their proud heritage.

ATLANTA CELTIC CONNECTION - This site has been created to provide information and support for the Celtic community in Atlanta, GA and the Southeast. It is provided by the Atlanta Celtic Festival, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting all aspects of Celtic Culture including Irish, Scots, Welsh, Breton, Manx, Galician and others . . . through our annual Atlanta Celtic Festival, various concerts and other Celtic related activities.

ATLANTA CELTIC QUARTERLY - (Click 'Newsletter') is a publication of the Atlanta Celtic Festival, Inc. Its focus is to provide information about Celtic Events in Atlanta and the Southeast and about our Celtic heritage. The Atlanta Celtic Quarterly is published 4 times a year in March, May, September and December.

ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS - TARA CHAPTER - ATLANTA - The Tara Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians was formed in 1998 with the goal of bringing together Irish Americans to promote our culture in the City of Atlanta.

Please e-mail us if you have an Atlanta area Irish web link we should consider including in our list.

Irish Dance Sites

NAFC FEIS LIST - North American Feis Commission official feis schedule

Ann's Place - Irish Dance - A wonderful and thorough site - lots of facts!

Irish Dancing in Australia - Hints for Beginners - A good site for beginners, especially for mothers of dancers - specific to Australia, but good general information.

Gettin' Jiggy With It!! "My name is Christina and I am 22 years old. I'm a graduate student at the University of Cincinnati, and I love Irish Dance.". . . Contains her diary of dance class and tips and tricks from dance students around the country.

For Dance Newcomers

Irish Dancing in Australia - Hints for Beginners - A good site for beginners, especially for mothers of dancers - specific to Australia, but good general information.

DANCE SUPPLIES

Celtic Image (Costumes, Patterns, Embroidery)

Fay's Dancing Shoes

Antonio Pacelli - High quality dance shoes and accessories. Sponsors for renowned dancer Jean Butler.

MAGAZINES

Hornpipe Magazine- Irish dancing, music, and culture in North America

Irish Dancing Magazine

RIVERDANCE & LORD OF THE DANCE

Riverdance - The Official Website

MISCELLANEOUS

Irish Festival Cruises & Tours

Irish World Music Centre, University of Limerick

IRISH GIFTS & SHOPPING

Celtic Art by the Celtic Lady - Much of our art is based on clip art created by the Celtic Lady. This site also has celtic fonts, jewelry, designs and lots of links.

CREATIVE IRISH GIFTS - A broad selection of gifts, jewelry, clothing and general Irish merchandise. A lot of fun things for the dancer. Many unusual gifts. Friendly staff. GREAT customer service!!!!!

Reel Irish - Irish Dance Sportswear