The Manchester Irish Festival

9th-18th March 2001

Irish Community Care

Irish Reminiscence – Cheetham Hill
Venue: Irish World Heritage Centre
Date: 2/3/2001 to 23/3/01
Tel: 0161 205 9105
Price: Free
Time: 9.00am – 9.00pm
Details: Volunteers from Irish Community Care have been recording the stories of the older Irish in Manchester for a number of years. This exhibition documents the experiences of both Irish Community Care and the World Heritage Centre and provides a glimpse into the lives of those living in St. Chad’s Parish, working locally at the bus depot and the Northern and Jewish hospitals.

Irish Community Care – Craft & Social Afternoon
Venue: St. Mary’s Parochial Hall
Date: 12/3/01
Tel: 0161 205 9105
Price: Free Time: 12 noon – 3.00pm
Details: All are welcome to sample this afternoon of craft activities, Irish music, food and the Craic.

Irish Community Care – Taste of Ireland – Youth Ceili
Venue: Irish World Heritage Centre
Date: 13/3/01
Tel: 0161 205 9105
Price: Free
Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Details: The Irish Youth Project presents a fun evening of ceili dancing. The Steam Packet Ceili band and their caller will guide you through the steps – 12 to 18’s only.

Irish Community Care – Elders Social Get-Together
Venue: The Grove Club
Date: 13/3/01 Tel: 0161 205 9105
Price: Free
Time: 1.00pm
Details: Irish Elders and their friends welcome all to join them in this special celebration, featuring live Irish music, dancing , bingo and a warm .Irish Welcome’.

Irish Community Care – Over 50’s Irish Festival Hooley
Venue: Irish World Heritage Centre
Date: 14/3/01
Tel: 0161 205 9105
Price: Free
Time: 1.00pm – 3..30pm
Details: Special Festival celebration for people over 50. Live music and dancing, bingo, food, friendship and plenty of craic. All Welcome.