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Girsa at the New York Irish Center

  • New York Irish Center 1070 Jackson Avenue Long Island City, NY 11101 (map)

Girsa has captured the hearts of audiences everywhere with their melodious voices, electrifying musicianship and witty banter. They perform a lovely mix of lively tunes and wonderful traditional Irish songs. Their energetic and enthusiastic performances of music, song and dance have been met with outstanding acclaim. Maeve, Blaithin, Bernadette, Pamela and Emily bring a creative mix of fiddle, accordion, banjo, tin whistle, bodhran, guitar and piano to their shows. Their individual instrumental and vocal excellence combine to create a powerful force that is breaking into the forefront of Irish music in the United States. All have represented the U.S. at the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the Irish music championships and have won various titles. They have performed at many festivals and concerts and have had the honor of performing at City Hall, Ellis Island and Gracie Mansion to name a few in addition to the Major Irish Festivals