Upcoming Events

John Minahane
at 51st Annual UNO European Studies Conference

The Omaha Irish Cultural Center is proud to sponsor the University of Nebraska Omaha’s 51st Annual European Studies Conference on October 1–2, 2026.
The first day of this year’s conference will feature Irish poet and independent scholar, John Minahane, who will deliver the opening keynote, “A Union of ‘Incompatible’ Cultures: Christianity and Druidry in Ireland.”
Join us on **Thursday, October 1**, for a welcome breakfast beginning at 8:00 AM, followed by opening remarks and keynote at 9:15 AM.
Then, grab a seat at the table for the luncheon from 12:30–1:15 PM, where OICC President Lynn Espeland will deliver remarks and honor our distinguished guest speaker.
These events are free to attend with an RSVP.

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Past Events

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2026

Omaha Irish Film Festival 2026

Thank you to Douglas County, the Government of Ireland, and our Patron Katie Weitz, PhD, for making the Omaha Irish Film Festival possible.

2026 St. Patrick’s Day Awards brunch

The Omaha Irish Cultural Center hosted the 11th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Irish American Awards Brunch on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

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

50th Annual European Studies Conference

A week of events featuring Irish poet and scholar, John Minahane.

2025 Irish music fest

We kicked off Irish Heritage month on Saturday, March 1 with a fun, family-friendly evening of Irish food, music, and dancing!

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.