“Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí”
“Encourage young people and they will get there.”
Basket of Cheer Raffle 2026
Looking to stock the Man Cave or She Shed?
We may be able to help! The members of the Gloucester City Irish Society are raffling off chances for a big basket of 'cheer' to get the St. Patrick's Day season rolling & raise money for our Society!
Important Info
- $10/chance
-To obtain, contact a GCIS member, or Venmo us @GCIS2006 with "Basket of Cheer" as well as the member (if any) that helped you get your tickets.
-WINNER will be announced March 28th, 2026, at 8pm. We will have a LIVE video from our Facebook page during the drawing. Winner does not need to be present. We would like to thank you in advance & wish you good luck. Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day & prosperous 2026!
Keeping Gloucester Green
Appreciating the past, and looking to the future
Next Clean Up Day: April 4th, 2026
Our mission is to celebrate and carry on Irish heritage while also supporting growth in our community through fundraising and volunteer work. Keeping our community clean is a top priority of ours. We participate in clean up campaigns in unison with the GCPW & on our own organized clean ups throughout the town yearly. Suggestions are welcome for any upcoming clean ups.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
We at the Gloucester City Irish Society raise money to help our local community - particularly to help youth organizations & programs through various means. Sponsors help us achieve the capabilities of community events like Free Movie Night, Celtic Halloween, Irish Nite, & the Shamrock Festival. See our attached form if you’d be interested in helping us achieve our goals!
76th Anniversary of Irish Nite
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March 13, 2027
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76th Anniversary of Irish Nite ☘️ March 13, 2027 ☘️
IRISH NITE is here to STAY!
The Gloucester City Irish Society, along with St. Mary’s Saints & Singers, are proud to announce Irish Nite 2027 after a jaw-dropping turnout this past year. We invite you back to Msgr. Edward B Lucitt Hall at Gloucester Catholic High School next March for a nostalgic & Irish heritage-filled night. This event is sure to bring back memories again & again - don’t miss one of Gloucester City’s oldest & best traditions! ☘️
MORE INFORMATION TO COME
Irish Nite through the Years
Don’t miss out on all the fun☘️
The Wearing of the Green is an ode to the many lives affected by the Great Hunger, and it’s impact on Gloucester City’s rich Irish heritage. We will forever honor our heritage while paving a “green” future.
William Thompson “Duke of Gloucester”
Thompson immigrated from Ireland at the age of 13 during the Great Hunger. After a stint in Boston, Thompson moved to the Philadelphia area. He leased the Buena Vista Hotel in 1870 and developed it into one of the city’s most popular destinations. Thompson developed ferry and train systems, turning Gloucester City into an entertainment destination with brimming with pool halls and pubs.
Jason “JJ” McGarrity
Joseph McGarrity was an Irish-American poet and a leading supporter of the IRA in the Americas. He lived and worked in Gloucester City in the 1890’s in a local hotel. He used his poetry to rally support and admiration for Irish soldiers fighting against the British.
“I long for the city
Of the 'Sixteen dead,
And the sacred soil
Where the brave ones bled”
--Joseph McGarrity, "Longing," Celtic Moods and Memories.
For more information about the history of the Irish in Gloucester City, check out this link from our friend’s at the Gloucester City Historical Society
St. Patrick’s Parade 2026
March 1st @ 1pm Gloucester City
Our Board of Directors
President: Kevin Kain
Vice President: Kevin Brown
Secretary: Jenn Fanelli
Treasurer: Korey Jeffries
Social Media Directors: Nick Kain
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