Empire Throwing Club

05/22/2026

Come join us this weekend at the in East Durham, NY for a fantastic display of athleticism and ancient Celtic tests of strength! The Empire Throwing Club has assembled a top tier fleet of highland athletes and they are ready to battle it out for glory and prizes! Don’t miss the action on Saturday 5/23 from 10-4, but the music and festivities are happening all weekend long! We’ll see you there!

nelsonau72

05/14/2026

Many thanks to for your support for the 2026 season! If you are looking for high-end imported Celtic goods for any occasion, look no further. Celtic Treasures has a fantastic collection of clothing, jewelry, glassware, and just about anything else you could want from across the pond. We look forward to representing you on the field as we celebrate the Celtic tradition of strength! Be sure to pay them a visit the next time you are in beautiful

05/12/2026

We are very stoked to partner up with to keep us fired up and dropping big bombs this season! If you are taking the field with ETC in 2026 you are doing it fully fueled with premium energy! Here’s to tasty cans of greatness and PRs across the board!

05/04/2026

Shout out to our returning sponsor for the 2026 season, Bearded Sheaf! Whether you are looking for a tight new bag or a freshly refurbished antique fork, hit up and .nelsonau72 for the best gear in town. Hand made in the USA and they ship to anywhere. Thanks for supporting the club boys!

04/20/2026

A very special shout out to out to our friends at New Dimensions Outdoor Services Inc. for jumping in as silver tier sponsors for the 2026 season! They are a perfect go-to for any outdoor renovation project. Check them out on facebook to see albums full of stellar work and satisfied customers. We’ll see you at the games!

04/19/2026

Big thanks to Barn and Brick for climbing aboard as sponsors for the 2026 season! Make the trip up to Glens Falls to see the wide selection of high-end antiques and home furnishings and don’t forget to thank them for their support. Word is they even have sheaf forks from time to time! But good luck beating those boys from Bearded Sheaf!

04/11/2026

Did you know on Saturday 5/23 you can stand on the world’s largest map of Ireland and watch the kilted hooligans tossing stones, weights, and cabers? It will be a sight to behold!

The world’s largest map of Ireland is here
Memorial Day Weekend at the East Durham Irish Festival
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04/11/2026

We are very pleased to welcome back as sponsors for the 2026 season! Thank you for helping to keep the Celtic heritage of strength and community alive and well! For the Irish among us interested in friendship, unity, and Christian charity, look no further than the Ancient Order of Hibernians!

We look forward to seeing you down at the on 5/23! Sláinte!🍻

04/03/2026

Any vendors want to be part of a cool festival downstate?

🎪 VENDORS WANTED!

The Long Island Celtic Festival & Highland Games returns Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Old Westbury Gardens!

We’re looking for Retail Merchants with unique, high-quality wares to share Celtic-inspired goods with thousands of attendees. Space is limited, and duplicate items are minimized. We're also looking for food vendors

⚠️ Important: No weapons, replicas, or items deemed weapons by law enforcement.

Apply now and join the celebration of Celtic arts and culture! https://bit.ly/4m7Oz7X

04/01/2026

We are very proud and excited to welcome back as a sponsor for the 2026 season! We have a lot of great stuff planned for this year and we are so glad they want to support it!

If you have been waiting to try the games for yourself, all you need is a kilt! So hit up SportKilt.com and use offer code ETC25 at checkout to save some dough. You won’t regret it! Best kilts for throwing by a mile.