The Manchester Irish Festival, 6th - 21st March 2004
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The Manchester Irish Festival, 6th - 21st March 2004 |
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Sunday 14th March Come down and enjoy the largest St Patrick's Parade in the UK and one of the largest in the world, which this year takes place on Sunday 14th March. It will be leaving the Irish World Heritage Centre, on Queens Rd, Cheetham Hill at 12 noon taking its traditional route to Albert Square, before returning to the Irish World Heritage Centre by the same route. This year we are honoured that the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern TD will be attending and overseeing this year's parade, the first time ever that an Irish Premier has joined us for the parade. The parade committee would like to express special thanks to those who have sponsored the parade with a special mention to Tommy McKenna of R & M Developments who's contribution has ensured that we are able to continue to bring bands over from Ireland. |
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Sunday 14th March Gaelic Mass Irish World Heritage Centre, Cheetham Hill 0161 336 6503 10am An annual tradition, wearing the shamrock and honouring St Patrick, acknowledging his part in bringing Christianity to Ireland. Celebrated by Fr John Ahern PP. |
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Sunday 14th March Joe Casseley's 'The Full Irish' The Palace, Levenshulme. 1pm - 6pm FREE Joe Casserley and his team of radio presenters, Tommie Casserley and Nuala Hogan, from ALL FM Radio 96.9fm will be producing a special outside broadcast with live guests including 'Irish Elvis', set dancing and a live session from some of the UK and Ireland's premier musicians including Woodstock, The Lally School of Irish Dancing and St Mary's Set Dancers.
He will be signing copies of his new book "Irish Manchester", ahead of it's official launch date. The book combines interesting images, well-researched captions and personal accounts of the Irish in Manchester. Featuring over 200 photographs, the book is a celebration of memories. ISBN 0750 936 630
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Sunday 14th March Post Parade Entertainment Irish World Heritage Centre, Cheetham Hill FREE Live music all day by IWHC regulars Jed and Whiskey in the Jar playing various styles of Irish music. |
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Sunday 14th March God Save Ireland Guided Walk People's History Museum, Bridge St. 0161 839 6061 2.30pm - 4.30pm £3 (£2 concessions) Spend the afternoon looking at Manchester as a centre of Irish migration with Blue Badge guide Roland Crump. Price includes admission to the museum. Booking advised. |
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Sunday 14th March University GAA Railway Cup - Finals Turnmoss, Stretford Throw in - 2.30pm Come support the winners of the Railway Cup 1st round as these University teams play for this prestigious title. Also playing - Ladies Railway Cup. For more information log onto www.uni-gaa.com |
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Sunday 14th March St Patrick's Day Parade Party With Comhaltas English Martyrs Parish Centre 3pm Phone for details on 0161 226 1107 Post-parade live music with good food. |
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Sunday 14th March Driftwood Union Inn, Stockport Rd, Levenshulme 0161 224 1271 4pm - 8pm FREE The ever popular 'Driftwood' return with more live entertainment from country to Irish music. |
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Sunday 14th March Irish Parade Party Waxy O'Connors, The Printworks 0161 835 1210 5.30pm - 8pm then from 9pm Traditional music from The Gallery and Celtic Rock music until late from the Green Hot Clover, special St Patrick's themed menu. |
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Sunday 14th March Tommy Dee's Disco Pack Horse, Stockport Rd, Levenshulme 0161 224 4355 8pm FREE Tommy Dee plays a mixture of chart, 70's, 80's and classic Irish tunes. Sunday 14th March Kelly-oke with Adam Kelly Legh Arms, Sale 0161 969 8327 8pm - 10.30pm Free A singer-songwriter fresh from his recent tour of California, with his Irish inspired self penned songs combined with a "Kelly-oke" session that gives YOU the chance to be a star!" Sponsored by Graham Kelly Painter & Decorators. Sunday 14th March Celtic Rogues O'Sheas Irish Bar, Princess Street 0161 236 3906 9.30pm - 12.30am FREE A regular favourite at O'Sheas, why not finish the launch weekend with some traditional Irish Music mixed with true Celtic Rock. Sunday 14th March Karen and Tommy The Whalley, Whalley Range 8pm |
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Sunday 14th March Quare Craic St Kentigerns, Hart Rd, Fallowfield From 9.30pm The outstanding talents of Newry singer/ guitarist Kieran Cunningham, with awarding winning fiddle player Dezi Donnelly and keyboard player Andy Jones. |
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Sunday 14th March Irish Disco with Andy Murphy The Horseshoe, Chapel St, Levenshulme 0161 225 9676 8pm - 10.30pm FREE Andy Murphy plays tunes from the Emerald Isle. |
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There
will also be a chance to meet the author of "Irish Manchester in Old Photographs",
popular radio presenter, Alan Keegan from 4pm-6pm.