About Grá NOLA

Our mission and the people behind it

About Grá NOLA

Grá NOLA is a program of IN-NOLA.org dedicated to advancing Irish culture in the Greater New Orleans area. From Irish dance and traditional music to language and the arts, we celebrate and support all forms of Irish cultural expression.

Shannon

Co-Founder

Shannon is one of the creative minds behind Grá NOLA. With a deep love for Irish culture and a vision for bringing the community together, Shannon helped transform the idea of Grá NOLA from a shared dream into a thriving reality. Her dedication to celebrating Irish heritage in New Orleans continues to drive the program forward.

Joni

Co-Founder

Joni is the other half of the vision behind Grá NOLA. Passionate about Irish dance, music, and the arts, Joni saw an opportunity to build something meaningful for the New Orleans Irish community. Together with Shannon, she brought Grá NOLA to life and continues to champion its mission every day.

IN-NOLA.org

Parent Organization

IN-NOLA.org is the parent organization behind Grá NOLA, committed to supporting and sustaining Irish culture in the New Orleans community. Through advocacy, programming, and partnerships, IN-NOLA.org provides the foundation for initiatives that bring Irish traditions—from dance and music to language and the arts—to audiences across the Greater New Orleans area.

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