The Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural and Sport Centre Inc. is a non-profit 501(C)(3), educational corporation that was founded in 1987 by community leaders. Our mission is to preserve and promote Irish culture and artistic heritage in both the local community and in the northeast region. Our 58-acre property in East Durham currently houses the Irish-American Heritage Museum and hosts various festivals and sports programs, including the Catskills Irish Arts Week and East Durham Feis.
Looking to get involved? Want to learn more about, celebrate, and share your Irish heritage? There are many ways to support the Michael J. Quill Irish Centre. Join our community and let’s celebrate our Irish heritage together!
Become an MJQ Member Today
Your sustaining membership in MJQ helps ensure Traditional Irish Culture and Sport have an enduring home in East Durham, NY.
We want to see you in the Emerald Isle of the Catskills throughout the year — year after year! As part of the MJQ community, you’ll be supporting our ongoing efforts to bring the best Irish music, dance, football, hurling, stories, songs, and sessions to our Greene County. We value your help and want to make it easy for you to do so.
Become an MJQ Member Today
Your sustaining membership in MJQ helps ensure Traditional Irish Culture and Sport have an enduring home in East Durham, NY.
We want to see you in the Emerald Isle of the Catskills throughout the year — year after year! As part of the MJQ community, you’ll be supporting our ongoing efforts to bring the best Irish music, dance, football, hurling, stories, songs, and sessions to our Greene County. We value your help and want to make it easy for you to do so.
An annual gift of $50 is truly appreciated, and we’ll send you updates on all the happenings throughout the year! You’ll not only be supporting our mission, but you’ll get EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS at MJQ EVENTS!
MJQ Member Benefits:
- Save $20 on 1 Catskill Irish Arts Week weeklong classes
- Save $10 on 1 Feis student entry fee
- Save $5 on 1 East Durham Irish Festival admission
- Save $5 on 1 souvenir pint glass
- Save $5 on 1 30-year Catskills Irish Arts Week t-shirt
If you want to do a bit more, how about $17 a month ‘Paddy-Pledge’? You’ll get everything from a regular membership, PLUS we’ll even send you a glass to raise at home or with friends.
Make Your Mark on The Largest Map Of Ireland In The World.
Memorialize Life’s Milestones.
Bricks commemorate individuals, families, significant life events, and corporate sponsors that support the MJQ Irish Cultural Centre. (Platinum sponsorships are also available for map benches and flags that can be dedicated to your family and loved ones.)
Here’s how:
Cost of a Brick: $100 (Value of visiting it year after year: PRICELESS)
The Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural & Sports Centre commemorated this momentous and grand map of Ireland in September of 2001 which is the largest map of Ireland in the world. Each of the 32 counties of Ireland is represented and marked with its unique and distinctive county flag on this one-of-a-kind destination, which celebrates Greene as its 33rd county!
We also sell the bricks and install them on-site during our East Durham Irish Festival annually.
Make your mark packages below!
Personalize Your Brick Paver
Create a lasting tribute with a Brick Paver that proudly represents the county of your choice. Choose from 32 counties in Ireland or add a special connection with Greene County, New York. Each paver is crafted for durability with high-quality engraving, making it an ideal commemorative gift. Your purchase supports Irish heritage and the Irish Cultural Center, helping to build a meaningful legacy for future generations.
Honor Irish Heritage with a Custom Brick Paver or Memorial Item
Choose from a variety of ways to make a lasting tribute on the Irish Cultural Center grounds. Each item is uniquely placed and offers an opportunity to personalize with the county of your choice—32 counties in Ireland, or Greene County, New York—and customized text. Below are the options available.
4″ x 8″ Brick Paver (Green – $100)
Up to three lines of text. Located in the county of your choice on the map.
8″ x 8″ Brick Paver (Green Plus – $500)
Up to five lines of text. One of 504, located in Greene County on the map.
8″ x 8″ Granite Block (Bronze – $1,000)
Logo or up to five lines of text. One of 102, placed along the entrance paths to the village, pavilion, sports fields, and trails.
8″ x 16″ Granite Block (Silver – $2,500)
Logo and up to five lines of text. Located on the main path from the parking lot to the map of Ireland.
Park Bench (Gold – $5,000)
Sponsorship for a bench placed around the map of Ireland.
Flagpole (Platinum – $10,000)
Flagpole representing one of the 32 counties or 4 provinces.
