Events
-Trivia Night-
April 26, 2026
Test your knowledge and help keep the trophy in the U.S. at this exciting trivia showdown!
$20 per person, with proceeds supporting future cultural events between Peoria, Illinois, and Clonmel, Ireland.
Congrats to the 2025 winners, team U.S.A.!
Annual Irish
Pub Crawl
January 31, 2026
Join us for a lively and unforgetable pub crawl! We’ll kick things off at Jimmy’s Bar before hopping over to Peoria Charter Coach to explore some of the top Irish pubs in the area. Great drinks, great company, and plenty of fun await—don’t miss out!
-Irish Derby-
March 14, 2026
Don’t Miss Out on a Night at the Races!
Get Your Tickets Today! Support the Sister City Programs Between Peoria, IL & Clonmel, Ireland. Get ready for an unforgetable evening of excitement and camaraderie as we raise funds for educational and cultural exchanges between Peoria, Illinois, and Clonmel, Ireland.
Enjoy a thrilling lineup of video horse racing, raffles, and great company, all while savoring heavy hors d’oeuvres and sweet desserts.
- Raber Packing Company, West Peoria, IL
- Doors open at 5:30 PM
- Races begin at 7:00 PM
- Cash bar available
- Tickets: $40 per person (Includes 10 Derby Dollars to get your wagers started!)
- Reserve a table for 8 or 10 and name your own horse for even more fun.
IRISH DERBY SPONORSHIP
Interested in sponsoring? Click below to learn how you can support the celebration!
Bookclub Meetings
Celebrating 14 Years of Global Reading! Join us for our 14th year of uniting readers from different countries through powerful books and interactive debates. Simply read the book and participate in these discussions to become an Intercontinental Reader.
There are no costs or registration requirements; just show up. Everybody is welcome. Check the Peoria Public Library for available copies, or get yours at your local bookshop! Take a look the the Peoria Public Library bookclubs: https://peoriapubliclibrary.org/book-film-clubs/
If you have a question about the bookclub please send us a note.
Upcoming Dates & Books
March 18th, 2026- James by Percival Everett
Time and location change for this meeting only: Noon, Lower Level 1 Classroom A
June 3rd, 2026- Leonard and Hungry Paul by Rónán Hession
September 2nd, 2026- Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley (Peoria Reads book)
December 2nd, 2026- The Ghosts of Rome by Joseph O’Connor
Location: Peoria Public Library- Lower level 2
Time: 11:00 A.M.
IRISH HERITAGE IS ALIVE AND WELL IN PEORIA !
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING THE IRISH LANGUAGE OR WOULD LIKE TO PLAY
OR LISTEN TO TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC, CHECK OUT THESE OPPORTUNITIES
Irish Language Group Study
HEART OF ILLINOIS IRISH LEARNERS MEET AT KELLEHERS THE 1ST AND 3RD MONDAYS OF EACH MONTH TO LEARN HOW TO SPEAK AND READ GAELIC ALL ARE WELCOME. DINNER (OPTIONAL) AT 5:30, LEARNING SESSION AT 6:30 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT ROSE AT 4HOI.IRISH@GMAIL.COM
Irish Music Session Monthly
TRADIONAL IRISH MUSIC YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN IN OR ENJOY LISTENING TO MUSICIANS WHO GATHER FOR A MUSIC SESSION ON THE 2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH AT KELLEHERS STARTS AT 7:30PM GOOD CRAIC!
