St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March

Official launch of "Irish Manchester"
by Alan Keegan

The Stationery Office Bookshop, Albert Sq

12noon - 2pm

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. www.manchesterirish.com

St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March

Ian Price

The Little Western, Moss Side

Afternoon & evening

St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March

St Patricks Day Special Music

Pack Horse, Levenshulme

0161 224 4355

3pm - 8pm and 9pm - 11pm

Top Radio DJ David Hennigan plays a music marathon around the Emerald Isle playing requests and classic Irish footstompers from all corners of Ireland, special guest artist Jimmy Johnson from County Levenshulme.

St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March

Multi-Media Art Show

Union Inn, Levenshulme

0161 224 1271

7pm

Featuring 'Irish Memories' by Ged the Camera, a much respected documentary photographer. His work has recorded the changing face of the Irish scene in Manchester including its famous musicians, parades, sporting events and venues.

He is one of the main contributors to the book 'Irish Manchester' by Alan Keegan.

His website www.gedcamera1.co.uk is an archive of his work.

Sponsored by Levenshulme Pub Company.

St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March

St Patrick's Night Party

The Horseshoe, Chapel St, Levenshulme

0161 225 6976

8pm

The one and only Andy "Mustang" Murphy of Levenshulmes favourite pubs. Bring your dancing shoes.

St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March

Manchester Irish Festival St Patrick's Day Celebrations Disco

Palace Nightclub, Levenshulme

0161 257 2484

10pm - 2am

£5

It's the BIG ONE. The Celtic Groove Sound System, featuring Manchester top Radio DJs will be playing Celtic tunes mixed in with the latest commercial R'n'B and Dance.

Arrive early if you want to get in! It's standing room only at the festival's biggest Irish party in town. Don't forget to paint your face green and to wear your shamrock with pride, whether you are Irish or just out to join in the biggest night of the year.

St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March

St Patrick's Night Dance

St Anthony's RC Parish, Woodhouse Park

0161 437 6588

A traditional St Patrick's Night Dance with live music and a display of Irish dancers.

St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March

St Patrick's Night Dance

Misty Blue & Pipers from Irish World Heritage Centre

English Martyrs Parish Centre, Alexandra Rd South, Whalley Range

0161 226 1107

8pm

£5 in advance

St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March

St Patrick's Day Party

Bowling Green, Brookburn Rd, Chorlton

4pm

Come and enjoy a lively day with Mark and all his team - remember if you take a copy of his brochure advert you get a free bowl of Irish Stew.

St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March

St Patrick's Day Celebrations with Tony Cagney

St Bernadette's Social Club, Withington

Come down and enjoy an evening Tony and an Irish Stew supper.

St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March

Sharon, 'Aiden and the Strangers

St Kentigerns, Hart Rd, Fallowfield

Early evening & night

Make this St Patrick's Day one to remember by joining Kevin and his team for an early evening disco followed by a regular favourite Sharon, 'Aiden and the Strangers.

St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March

Culainn

O'Sheas Irish Bar, Manchester

2.30pm - 5.30pm

Culainn were formed in 1998 by John Bilek, the brother of Mike Harding and former member of Toss The Feathers and Rattle'n'Reel. Joined by a host of award-winning talented Irish Mancunian musicians, Culainn are set to join Toss The Feathers as a highly celebrated Manc-Irish export, fusing rock with traditional and even soul with didgeridoo.

St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March

Glennon & Band & The Lally School of Irish Dancers

The Irish Association Club, High Lane, Chorlton

0161 881 2898

8pm

St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March

The Manchester St. Patrick's Society Annual Ball

Palace Hotel, Oxford Rd

0161 273 5272 or 0161 763 7200

7pm

Tickets in advance only

Join this annual celebration with entertainment by Sean Cuddy and the Eileen Lally Dancers with special guests the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Manchester.

St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March

St. Patrick's Day Entertainment

Irish World Heritage Centre, Cheetham Hill

Come and join us as we celebrate St Patrick's Day with our resident Brendan Butler playing a selection of Irish hits then dance the night away with Woodstock from 9pm.

St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March

Mrs Browns Last Wedding

The Opera House

£11.00 - £17.00

Brendan O'Carroll is Agnes Brown in the smash hit comedy Mrs Brown's Last Wedding. You will see Agnes as she tries to plan her son Trevor's wedding. There will be a stag party, a hen party and a dinner party . . . with a difference!

WARNING: USE OF STRONG LANGUAGE - NOT FOR THE EASILY OFFENDED.

Contact TICKETMASTER on 0870 401 9000* subject to booking fee

St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March

Barry James & Friends

O'Sheas Irish Bar, Princess St

0161 236 3906

From 7.30pm

£5 in advance

Ex-Toss the Feathers frontman Barry James will be your host providing a range of Celtic tunes from Christy Moore to Van Morrison - it's the only place to be.

Followed by DJ till late.

Sponsored by Caffreys Irish Ale.

St Patrick's Day, Wednesday 17th March

Party Day at Waxy's

Waxy O'Connors, The Printworks

Are you strong enough to face the Waxy Challenge? Outdoor bars and arena with extended beer garden. Live Celtic Rock music with Green Hot Clover all afternoon. Traditional music from the Gallery 6pm until very late! Irish DJ inside Waxy's from 9pm onwards. Grand prize draw and special offers. Traditional Irish Dance Caricaturist and a special St Patrick's Day menu.