The Bergen Irish Association

08/28/2026

An inspirational women, entrepreneur and musician. RIP Dolly ❤️

🇮🇪 Dolly Parton on why she always felt such a connection with Ireland:

“I think it is why the Irish have always loved me and I have always loved them. We speak the same language. They appreciate and know what it is like to live hard and to be brought up poor, and I think that they know when I am singing it, I mean it.

And I believe that they know that I feel that emotion that I have... I call it my Smokey Mountain DNA, but it is from those old songs brought over from Ireland and England.” — Dolly Parton

A beautiful reflection on the shared storytelling, hardship and musical traditions that connected her so deeply with Irish audiences.



📸 Irish Roots

08/28/2026

Join us on Saturday, August 29th at the Westwood KOC! ♣️♦️♠️♥️

Join us on Saturday, August 29th!

08/25/2026

☘️✨ Ready to dance?! ✨☘️
Irish Dance Classes for ages 5+ are ready for the remainder of 2026 - 2027! 🇮🇪💚

📍NY & NJ locations in Orange & Bergen County!
🏆 Recreational & Competitive
🎉 Fun • Friendship • Family • Tradition • Culture
🔗 www.mcloughlinirishdance.com

All levels from beginner to championship welcome!

Come join the fun with - Where Irish Tradition Meets Family ☘️

08/20/2026

Sunday evening! 🎶🎶

Hi Friends, we’re playing at Tommy Fox’s in Bergenfield NJ this Sunday from 5-8pm. Reservations recommended! 201-384-0900

08/20/2026

Support the BIA Blood Drive on Thursday, Sept 17th from 3:30 - 7:30pm at the The Bergen Irish Association in Dumont, NJ! ❤❤

08/20/2026

Save the date for a "Throwback Dance Party" of 70 & 80's music! 🎶🎶🎶

08/19/2026

Play for Saint Joseph's Gaelic Football Club this year! Contact Coach Dan Curtin for information and to register for this season! 🏐

Join Saint Joseph's Gaelic Football this year! Contact Coach Dan Curtin for information and to register for this season! 🏐

08/17/2026

Save the Date! 💚🎶

08/17/2026

Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas interview the Roses live on night one from The Festival Dome in Tralee. Watch The Rose Of Tralee International Festival 2025 S25E01 - Monday Part 1 on RTÉ Player for free

08/06/2026

It is with sadness we announce that member Howard J Casey passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026 after a short illness.

Visiting: 4:00 - 7:00 pm Thursday, 8/6 Dangler Funeral Home 340 Main St. West Orange Township, NJ

Funeral Mass: 11am 8/7 Our Lady of Lourdes Church 1 Eagle Rock Ave
West Orange, NJ

Our heartfelt condolences go to Howard's friends and family especially his siblings siblings, Thomas (Kevin), Mary Kay (Tim, deceased), Mark (Rose, deceased), Meg (Rich), Greg (Susan), dear friend, Jeanne (Richard, deceased) and Rob Yanoff, a wonderful friend and companion. And many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Howard spent a lot of time in Ireland and had dual citizenship. He loved Our Lady of Lourdes Church and served as a lector, eucharistic minister and spent many years singing in the choir. He loved playing his piano, caring for and riding horses, caring for and enjoying flowers. He loved watching birds. He was a generous man and contributed to many charities. He loved classical music, especially Chopin. He was an avid reader. He was a very well rounded person with a love for the arts and nature.

Please keep Howard and his family in your prayers, may he rest in peace.🙏

Howard J Casey passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026 after a short illness. Howard leaves behind five siblings, Thomas (Kevin), Mary Kay (Tim, deceased), Mark (Rose, deceased), Meg (Rich), Greg (Susan), dear friend, Jeanne (Richard, deceased) and Rob Yanoff, a wonderful friend and companion. Howa...