The Manchester Irish Festival, 6th - 21st March 2004
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Tuesday 16th March

IRISH COMMUNITY CARE PRESENTS
Craic agus Ceol

St. Richards Parish Hall, Longsight

12.00 - 3.00pm

St. Richards prepare to welcome back Peter Mylett. This promises to be a wonderful day packed with music and dancing. Light lunch and raffles. All welcome.


 

Tuesday 16th March

Multi-Media Art Show

Union Inn, Stockport Rd, Levenshulme

0161 224 1271

7pm

Free

Featuring 'Levenshulme Inside and Out' by Tony Smith. This exhibition by creative photographer Tony Smith gives an insight into the village's multi-cultural nature.

His work can be viewed online at the Levenshulme website www.levenshulme.com or on his own site www.hotpix.org.uk


 

Tuesday 16th March

Irish Language Class

Set Dancing Class

The Irish Association Social Club, Chorlton

0161 881 2898

8pm


Tuesday 16th March

Zany Greg's Fun Quiz

The Bowling Green, Brookburn Rd, Chorlton

0161 860 2801

8.00pm

FREE

Zany Greg has to be seen to be believed. A light-hearted quiz with a load of laughs. With a Jackpot of £250 each night! Sponsored by Guinness.


 

Tuesday 16th March

Official launch of "Irish Manchester"
by Alan Keegan

Irish World Heritage Centre, Cheetham Hill

8.30pm

FREE

A chance to meet the author of "Irish Manchester in Old Photographs" at this official launch and signing.

ISBN 0750 936 630

There will be a PowerPoint presentation of the book. Featuring over 200 photographs, the book is a celebration of memories.

Combining interesting images, well-researched captions and personal accounts, this book is enduring and nostalgic.


 

Tuesday 16th March

St. Patrick's Eve Comedy Special
featuring 'Sean O'Shaughnessy'

Palace Nightclub, Levenshulme

0161 257 2484

Doors 8.30pm - Show 9pm

£5 in advance from Hennigans Sports Bar

The prodigal son returns from Dublin for this one-off night of comedy, craic and folking Irish punk. The infamous comic returns to his Manchester roots for this night of mayhem.

Expect the unexpected on the eve of our patron saint. This show is not for the faint hearted or easily offended. His Shambolic Showband make Shane MacGowan look like Val Doonican.

The show takes place in the newly refurbished 'Temple Bar' with its leather sofas and trendy colour scheme.


 

Tuesday 16th March

St Patrick's Eve Party

O'Sheas Irish Bar, Princess St

0161 236 3906

10pm - 1am

Free

Come down for a great session of traditional Irish Music, with music from Skirm and Andy Dinnan.


 

Tuesday 16th March

Green Hot Clover

Waxy O'Connors, The Printworks

9pm 'till late - FREE

Live coverage all day from the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Drinks promotions and special offers. Celebrate St Patrick's Eve with live music from the Green Hot Clovers.