The Mayo Association of Philadelphia

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

"When Jim Donovan gives his stamp of approval, you know it's the real deal! 💚❤️ Our favorite retired news anchor is officially a Mayo Association member, and he says the Annual Mayo Ball is the place to be. Don't miss out on the biggest celebration of the year—trust us, Jim knows things! ☘️✨

❤️💚Up Mayo! ❤️💚

https://mayophiladelphia.com/store

10/07/2026

☘️ Celebrate tradition with us! ☘️ We are officially seeking sponsors for the 121st Mayo Ball on Saturday, November 7 (7:00 PM) at the Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center "The Irish Center" .
☘️☘️ It is our distinct privilege to recognize this year's exceptional honorees. Please join us in celebrating our Meitheal Award recipient, the Rince Rí School of Irish Dancing
—under the direction of Olivia Toner Hilpl—and our prestigious President’s Award recipient,
Mr. Raymond Wittekind. We are deeply grateful for their outstanding service and commitment to our Irish community. ☘️☘️

Thank you for your incredible, ongoing support—we couldn’t do it without you!

Scan the QR code below to secure your sponsorship today! ☘️☘️

mayophiladelphia.com/ad-book

10/05/2026

We’ve got some really great workshops going on during the day on Saturday, October 10 at the Philadelphia Ceili Festival!
Kate Spanos will be leading a Sean-nos dance workshop accompanied by the great fiddle player Nathan Bishop and Bobby Graham will be leading TWO dancing sessions back-to-back in the Fireside Room.
Saturday evening performers will be leading workshops in both the Dining Room and the Library: Damien Connolly (composition), Seán Earnest (accompaniment), Caitlin Finley (fiddle), Will Woodson (uilleann pipes) and members of Poor Man’s Gambit (arrangement). And of course, Connie Koppe will be telling her famous ghost stories!
Vendors, kid and adult crafts, and craic will be happening all day long!
Get your tickets here: https://philadelphiaceiligroup.org/home/2026pcgfestival/festival-tickets/.

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

It's never too early to start practicing your dance steps with the amazing Andy Cooney and His Band!!! 💚❤🇮🇪☘💃🕺 🇺🇸

Please join us at the 121st Mayo Ball with the Mayo Association of Philadelphia on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center "The Irish Center" !

Tickets:
mayophiladelphia.com/store

Sponsorship:
mayophiladelphia.com/ad-book

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10/01/2026

So proud of you, Kayla McGirl! You beautifully represented The Mayo Association of Philadelphia! We are grateful for your dedication and energy as Miss Mayo! ☘️✨

10/01/2026

❤️💚 In search of Miss Mayo 2027 ❤💚

The Mayo Association of Philadelphia is accepting applications for Miss Mayo 2027. Contestants must be between ages 17 and 27, of Irish heritage🇮🇪☘, and reflective of the spirit of the Mayo Association of Philadelphia. The winner will be named at the 121st Mayo Ball on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center "The Irish Center" and will receive a $1,000 cash prize. Applications on our website:

https://mayophiladelphia.com/miss-mayo-contest