OICC News

2025

Omaha Irish Film Festival 2025

A heartfelt gratitude for the generous support from Douglas County, the City of Omaha, and the Government of Ireland in bringing celebrations of Irish culture to Omaha in March 2025.

2025 St Patrick’s Day Awards Brunch

The Omaha Irish Cultural Center hosted the annual Awards Brunch to honor Omaha’s Irish-American Professionals in business, arts and culture, and public service. 2025 Award recipients included: Ed & John Creighton Excellence Award: JoAnn McGee & Ed Walsh; Jack & Kathleen Cavanaugh Outstanding Public Service Award: Michael McCarville; and Father Edward Flanagan & Mother Catherine McAuley Lifetime Achievement Award: Father Tom Fangman

2024

Member of OICC and AOH leads the 2024 st patrick’s day parade

Dr. Rich Fitzgerald led the way as the Grand Marshal for the 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Parade organized by the Ancient Order of Hibernians. (photo credit: OWH)

music at the b.bar

2024 started with the sweet sounds of Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones. The event was sold out for the February 16 performance at the B.Bar.

omaha’s first irish film festival

With the support of friends in Chicago and Ireland, Omaha indulged in Irish film for the first time. Unique films and shorts had the audience on the edge of their seats at the Benson Theatre.

Annual Awards Brunch honored local irish leaders

Omaha Irish Cultural Center led its first annual awards brunch with three awards to honor business leaders, public service leaders, and educational leaders.

gadan and enda scahill put on a memorable performance

The crowd was ecstatic for the unique and foot stopping performance of the Italian Irish Trad and Galway native, Enda Scahill.

oicc gets a new home

The Omaha Irish Cultural Center finds a new office space to hold board meetings and soon to hold educational programming. We look forward to seeing you soon at the wonderful Keeline Building in Downtown Omaha!

2023

Ambassador Mulhall visits Omaha

Ahead of the Huskers big game in Ireland, Ambassador Daniel Mulhall visits Omaha. He guarantees that Ireland will lay out the green carpet for the Huskers and the fans.

timmy conway speaks at annual brunch

Omaha Irish men and women gathered at the Field House for a celebration after the Irish parade returns in 2023.

A Recap of the 2023 Festival

The Irish spirit glowed on Sunday, March 19 as the Omaha Irish Cultural Center hosted a celebration of culture and heritage at Benson Theatre.