Muskegon Irish American Society

The Island of Ireland is 300 by 190 miles and covers 32,600 sq. miles. Ireland is divided into four provinces, sometime known as fields, Ulster, Munster, Leinster and Connacht and into 32 Counties. The Republic consist of 26 Counties and Northern Ireland consisting of 6.

The Republic is a parliamentary democracy headed by a President. Northern Ireland has its own regional government and is part of the United Kingdom.

The population is approximately 5.6 million with 3.9 living in the Republic and 1.7 million in the North. There is a dominance of young people under 30 years old.

For those of you who would like to add some local Irish culture to your lifestyle there are several opportunities around west Michigan to do just that. There are some unique classes for the Musician, Dancer and Linguist. These are taught by some very talented local individuals

		Location
Music Lessons -	Beginning Fiddle, Fiddle by ear, Irish Button box, Irish Tin whistle	Fenian's Irish Pub in Conklin

Irish Dance
Monday 5.30 - 6.30 7.30 - 9pm	Irish Step Dancing Ceili Dancing	Muskegon Eagles (upstairs) 621 W Western, Muskegon
Thursday 7 - 8.30pm 8.30pm	Ceili Dancing Adult Irish Step Dancing	Knights of St Casimir Hall 649 6th St, Grand Rapids

Irish Jam Sessions Hennessy's Irish Pub
Wednesday 7pm	Traditional Irish Music	Fenian's
Friday 9pm	Open Mike (Variety)	Quinn & Tuites Grand Rapids