Central Kentucky’s Irish Community

The Bluegrass has a vibrant Irish community, from those whose ancestors emigrated in the 1800s, to those who have traveled here in the last few years.

Below are some of the the local organizations, events, businesses and resources we support.

Events & Festivals

• Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival
• Central Kentucky Highland Games & Celtic Festival
• Berea Celtic Festival

Shops & Pubs

• Failte Irish Shop
• McCarthy’s Irish Bar
• Molly Brooke’s Irish Bar
• Lynagh’s Irish Pub & Grill 
• O’Neill’s Lexington
• Shamrock Bar & Grille
• Horse & Jockey

Irish Dancing

• Bluegrass Ceili Academy
• Kentucky McTeggart Irish Dancers
• Lexington Irish Dancers

Musicians

• Liam’s Fancy
• Robert Tincher
• Carwile String Studio
• Cloigheann
• William Sutherland Reid Pipes & Drums
• Jeremy Wade

Organizations

• Lexington Celtic Association
• Ancient Order of Hibernians – Lexington