Welcome to the Hibernian Society of Utah!
The Hibernian Society of Utah was formed to promote and preserve Irish history, culture and traditions within the State of Utah. We are a non-profit organization that strives to present a variety of events and activities throughout the year. The Society meets once a month from September through June and holds informal classes in Irish history, literature, music and culture on a monthly basis. Other official sponsored activities include:
- IRISH WEEK, during which we sponsor the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Post-Parade celebration (SIAMSA), An evening with the Irish Poets, Catholic celebration of the Mass in honor of the Feast of St. Patrick, Hibernian Grand Ball, and other social activities at which some festive liquids are occasionally liable to be consumed.
- Annual Irish Medieval Banquet
- Annual Golf Tournament and picnic
- Various civic celebrations, such as Living Traditions Festival, International Peace Gardens Festival
- Special concerts featuring Irish musicians
- Other seasonal celebrations and feasts such as Wren Day, and Feasts of St. Brendan, St. Columcille, St. Bridget
- Annual Christmas Party
“If you're Irish come into the parlor,
There's a welcome there for you;
If your name is Timothy or Pat,
So long as you come from Ireland,
There's a welcome on the mat,
If You come from the Mountains of Mourne,
Or Killarney's lakes so blue,
We'll sing you a song and we'll make a fuss,
Whoever you are you are one of us,
If you're Irish, this is the place for you!”