Ireland’s Paddy Homan and The Noble Call with local Irish dancers to perform at Shepherd of the Prairie

They’re back this year by popular demand! Join Paddy Homan and The Noble Call with the local Rebecca McCarthy McDance Company for a free St. Patrick’s Day themed concert on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 5:30pm at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main Street, Huntley.

Admission to this popular performance is free and donations are gratefully accepted. Bring the family to experience this lively and memorable celebration of traditional Irish music, song, and dance. Sponsored by the SOTP artist series, a community outreach initiative sponsored by Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, The Noble Call and McDance Company performances are open to the public.

Sit back and listen to some of the very best of Traditional Irish music and song, from some of Ireland’s leading musicians. Paddy Homan, one of Ireland’s foremost traditional Irish tenors from County Cork, Ireland, and his group The Noble Call will provide guests with an incredible evening of traditional Irish entertainment. The group derives its origins from the age-old Irish tradition of "calling" on invited guests to share their favorite song, tune, story, and dance.

Homan adds a layer of warmth and familiarity to his performances, bringing the audience not just closer to the music, but welcomes them into a unique Irish experience. His quick-witted, Cork humor and spontaneity on the stage gave birth to his nickname as “ Paddy - The Show-Man- Homan”. He has been seen on Chicago’s PBS Channel 11-TV and nationally on PBS with his “I Am Ireland” show.

The McDance Company is an award winning traveling dance company based locally in nearby Lakewood, IL. The dancers’ ages range from 6 through 18 and they will bring their Irish style of dance to join forces with Paddy Homan and the Noble Call. The McDance Company has performed at Celtic Fest, Disney World, Ireland, Illinois State Fair, Northern Illinois, Northwestern and Purdue Universities and have been a mainstay in the Chicago Thanksgiving Day parade.

Visit the church website at sotp.org for further information or contact artistseries@sotp.com

Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, located at 10805 Main Street, under the leadership of Senior Pastor Mark Boster and Pastor Ryan Mackey, has served the Huntley community for over 20 years.