Thursday 17th March

Pack Horse, Levenshulme

St Patrick's Day Special

with Irish DJ David Hennigan
plus special guests

Time: 12 noon-8pm
Admission Free
After the success of last years session, Irish DJ David Hennigan returns to host this full day session of Irish Music, Comedy and entertainment. The event includes a musical marathon around the Emerald Isle playing requests and classic Irish foot-stompers from all corners of Ireland, special guest artist Johnny Johnson from County Levenshulme.

Any guest musicians, dancers and comedians are welcome to join in the party, just turn up on the day.

A part of the ‘Levenshulme Fleadh’

Sponsored by Guinness

Waxy O’Connors

All Day Free Entertainment

Time: 12noon till 2am
Come and enjoy some Live Music, Irish Dancers, prize giveaways and promotions throughout the day. Special Menus throughout the day and live coverage of the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

The Irish Association Social Club

Bacon & Cabbage Lunch

Time:12 noon

St Kentigern's Social Club

Mick Flavin

Doors open 7pm

Make this St Patrick’s Day one to remember by joining Kevin and his team with the ever popular Mick Flavin.

Pack Horse, Levenshulme

Irish Disco

with Tommy Dee

Time: 8pm
Admission: Free
Tommy Dee finishes St. Patrick's Day off with a mixture of chart, 70's and 80's and classic Irish tunes

Union Music Lounge

St. Patrick’s Night Special

with Adam Kelly and friends

Time: 8pm

Admission: FREE

Singer songwriter Adam Kelly hosts this special night of live entertainment playing everything from Danny Boy to N17 by the Saw Doctors. Get in early if you want to find a space in what will be fun filled evening of great Irish entertainment.
A part of the Levenshulme Fleadh

Sponsored by Guinness

English Martyrs Parish Centre

St Patrick’s Night Celebration Dance

Time: 6.30pm - Late
Admission £5
Music by SHARON, AIDEN & THE STRANGERS, with a display from the Stella Morgan school of Irish dancers and a visit from Irish World Heritage Pipers.

O’Sheas Irish Bar

St Patrick’s Day – LIVE at O’Sheas

Times:
11am – 6pm
Music by Culainn
(See listing on 5th March for further details)
7.30pm – Late
Music by Barry James & Friends
The Ex Toss the Feathers front man provides a range of Celtic tunes from Christy Moore to Van Morrison
Tickets in Advance £5 for the evening session.

Conors Bar & Lounge
Music, Dance and more
2.30pm – 5pm Loch Inn
6.30pm – 7.30pm Lally School of Dancing
8pm Mustang

Dunicans Bar (The Great Western)

All Day Entertainment

TIme: Lunchtime Tony Sullivan
8pm Stan the Man and Mags

St. Anne’s Social Club

Karen & Tommy

Time 8pm till late
Join us and have a Happy St Patrick’s Night, with fabulous duo Karen & Tommy.

Hennigan’s Sports Bar

‘Hennigan’s Hooley’

with Irish DJ James H

Admission: Free

Time: 8pm-late

Irish Student DJ ‘James H’ brings his full on Irish party to ‘Hennigan’s’ for this pre club warm up for St Patrick’s Night. Expect a soundtrack ranging from traditional jigs and reels to the full on Irish Rock of the ‘The Thrills’ and ‘U2’. Located just yards away from the famous Palace Nightclub, one of the main venues for the Irish festival, the venue is the ideal meeting place for the big night out.

A part of the Levenshulme Fleadh

Capitol Theatre, Oxford Road

Mojo & Mickeybo

A funny fast paced play about the innocence and friendship of two young boys in Belfast during the summer of 1970. Played out against the backdrop of a city being destroyed by civil unrest, Colin Connor is joined by his old friend Paul Loughran who played 'Butch Dingle' in Emmerdale.

Albert Inn, Withington

St. Patrick's Day Party

From 11am
Tommy Grogan and family invite you to join them in celebrating the 10th Manchester Irish Festival. Traditional Irish fayre and a warm Irish welcome awaits you…. and why not get plastered with a Shamrock face painting to get you in the mood for the all day party!

Manchester Suite,
Manchester United Football Club

The Manchester St. Patrick’s Society Annual Ball

Time: 7.30 pm
Tickets: £40 in advance only
Join this annual celebration black tie dinner, with entertainment from Jimmy Buckley and Joe Casserley and a host of Irish Dancers.
For further information contact
Joe Dolan 0161 480 0050

Palace Levenshulme

St Patrick's Day Celebrations Disco

Time: 10pm - 2am

Admission £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 Chart Hits 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 wear your shamrock with pride, whether you are Irish or just out to join in the biggest party of the year!

A part of ‘Levenshulme Fleadh'

Sponsored by Guinness

www.levenshulme.com

The Frog & Bucket Comedy Club

Irish Barrel of Laughs

Doors 7.30pm Show 8.30pm
Admission £5 / £3 concessions
We kick off our Irish Weekend with the best value comedy show – ever! 3 headline acts and compere for just a fiver. MC Mick Ferry presents:-

Kevin Gildea

Kevin is a comedy genius and one of the most sought after acts on the national circuit. An oddball Irishman with a definite twinkle and affinity with the quirky, small clubs like Malarkey's are rarely blessed with appearances from acts as established as this. His Edinburgh Fringe shows are critically acclaimed sell-outs, and he has written for Alexei Sayle and appeared on TV's The Stand Up Show, The Comedy Store St Patrick's Day Special and The Amnesty International Comedy Special.

Neil Delamere

Neil Delamere is fast becoming one of Ireland's hottest new comedy exports. Young and laid-back, these are the hallmarks of a stage presence that "charmed the pants off the entire room", according to Hot Press Magazine.In his relatively short career Neil has already garnered accolades, including winning the RTE New Comedy Awards in 2001. Based in Dublin, Neil has performed all over Ireland as well as at the prestigious Kilkenny Cats Laugh festival, the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival and the Adelaide Fringe Festival. 2004 marked his debut Edinburgh solo show.

Mary Bourke

Mary Bourke is an Irish stand up comic who was born in Dublin but now lives in North London. She is currently working on her first Novel. She was the winner of the Irish World comedian of the year award in 1999.She was also finalist in the Hackney Empire and BBC New Act of the Year competitions. She has performed in Australia and the United States.

Sponsored by Harp Irish Larger

The Irish Association Social Club

Sally Glennon

Time: 8pm