A quick list of all events during the Manchester Irish Festival 2012
Events happening before the Manchester Irish Festival are here:
I love MCR MAYO Photography Exhibition 2-18 March
Friday 2nd March 2012
starts: 1:00pmA special exhibition featuring photos of Mayo Festivals by Richenda Barrett and the Manchester Irish Festival
- Admission: Free
Ciara Kennedy School of Irish Dancing classes
Friday 2nd March 2012
St Kentigerns Irish Club, Fallowfield
starts: 6:00pmIrish Dancing Classes. (Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced dancers welcome)
- Admission: check with venue
Cornerstone Fundraising night with Dusty Young and Joe Casserley DJ
Friday 2nd March 2012
St Kentigerns Irish Club, Fallowfield
starts: 8:00pmFundraising night
- Admission: Tickets £2.50 in Advance. Door £5
Tradfest launch with Manchester Irish Festival Battle of Bands winners
Friday 2nd March 2012
starts: 8:00pmThe winners of this years competition and runners up officially open this years Tradfest
- Admission: Free
Manchester Irish Festival opening night Club Night
Friday 2nd March 2012
starts: 8:00pmThis special club night for the festival features one of Manchester's favourite Club DJ's who is guaranteed to get the place rocking.
- Admission: Free Admission before 11.30pm
Irish Country and Western band - Brian Coll and Hugo Duncan
Friday 2nd March 2012
English Martyr’s Parish Centre, Chorlton
starts: 8:00pm
- Admission: £10
The Davitt Concert
Friday 2nd March 2012
starts: 8:15pmWith musicians Debbie Garvey, Steve Johnston, Dónal Maguire, Mike McGoldrick, Emma Sweeney and special guest singer Dick Gaughan
- Admission: £10.00
Manchester Irish Festival Karaoke Special with DJ Ronnie
Friday 2nd March 2012
starts: 9:00pmFancy yourself as The next Corrs, U2 or Oasis? then come down and have a go at this special Irish Karaoke night
- Admission: Free
O'Sheas Irish Festival launch with Green Hot Clover
Friday 2nd March 2012
starts: 9:00pm
- Admission: check with venue
How to Trace your Irish Ancestors with Genealogist Helen Kelly
Saturday 3rd March 2012
starts: 10:00amIrish genealogist Helen Kelly will also be available or individual consultations by appointment from 2nd to 4th March
- Admission: £3
Keegan Academy of Irish Dancing - Every Saturday
Saturday 3rd March 2012
starts: 11:30amThe newly formed Irish Dancing Academy featuring Lord of the Dance star - James Keegan and YGG Choreographer - Louise Keegan
- Admission:
'I love MCR MAYO' Photography Exhibition sponsored by Manchester Mayo Tourism and Business Group
Saturday 3rd March 2012
starts: 1:00pmThis is a special exhibition featuring the work of Richenda Barrett which documents Mayo's various festivals and Tourist attractions
- Admission: Free
St Kent’s Strollers Fc Sportsman’s Dinner Dance with special Guest Speaker Nicky Summerbee
Saturday 3rd March 2012
St Kentigerns Irish Club, Fallowfield
starts: 7:00pm
- Admission: Adm £35 4 course dinner & Raffle
Council of Irish Associations Manchester Annual Dinner Dance
Saturday 3rd March 2012
starts: 7:30pmAnnual Dinner and Dance, with Entertainment by the legendary Dermot Hegarty
- Admission: £25 includes meal and entertainment
Bob Dylan & Clancy Brothers tribute night
Saturday 3rd March 2012
starts: 7:30pmConcert takes place in the first floor acoustic room of the venue
- Admission: £3 adv, £5 doors
Manchester Irish Festival Sing Along with The Doc
Saturday 3rd March 2012
starts: 8:00pmIrish/country sing along with the Doc
- Admission: Free
Manchester Irish Festival Club Night
Saturday 3rd March 2012
starts: 8:00pmThis special club night for the festival features one of Manchester's favourite Club DJ's who is guaranteed to get the place rocking.
- Admission: Free Admission before 11.30pm
Pat Jordan and Finians Rainbow
Saturday 3rd March 2012
English Martyr’s Parish Centre, Chorlton
starts: 8:00pm
- Admission: £5
Manchester Irish Festival Tradfest concert with Mixi Toal and friends
Saturday 3rd March 2012
starts: 9:00pmEnjoy a free night of traditional Irish music with Mixi Toal and friends
- Admission: Free
Sean McSherry
Saturday 3rd March 2012
The Talbot Catholic Club, Eccles
starts: 9:00pm
- Admission: check with venue
Irish Festival Worship
Sunday 4th March 2012
St Peter's Church, Levenshulme
starts: 11:00amA service of worship featuring inspiration
- Admission: Free
'I love MCR MAYO' Photography Exhibition sponsored by Manchester Mayo Tourism and Business Group
Sunday 4th March 2012
starts: 1:00pmThis is a special exhibition featuring the work of Richenda Barrett which documents Mayo's various festivals and Tourist attractions
- Admission: Free
Sunday afternoon Irish Karaoke session with DJ Ronnie
Sunday 4th March 2012
starts: 4:00pmSpecial Irish Karaoke session
- Admission: Free
Manchester Irish Festival Sing Along with The Doc
Sunday 4th March 2012
starts: 4:00pmIrish/country sing along with the Doc
- Admission: Free
Set Dancing - Every Sunday night
Sunday 4th March 2012
starts: 7:00pm
- Admission: contact venue for admission details
Mike Harding: Me, A Guitar and Some More Daft Stuff
Sunday 4th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmAfter 15 years concentrating on writing and broadcasting, fell walking and fly-fishing, ‘the grandfather of alternative comedy’ returns to his roots – with a vengeance!
- Admission: £16
Manchester Irish Festival Club Night
Sunday 4th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmThis special club night for the festival features one of Manchester's favourite Club DJ's who is guaranteed to get the place rocking.
- Admission: Free Admission before 11.30pm
Irish Community Care over 50's group - Craft Group
Monday 5th March 2012
St Marys Parish Centre, Levenshulme
starts: 12:00pm
- Admission: Free
Keegan Academy of Irish Dance - Beginners every Monday
Monday 5th March 2012
starts: 6:00pmThe newly formed Irish Dancing Academy featuring Lord of the Dance star - James Keegan and YGG Choreographer - Louise Keegan
- Admission:
Irish Community Care over 50's group - Irish Social
Tuesday 6th March 2012
St Richards Parish Centre, Longsight
starts: 12:00pm
- Admission: Free
Manchester Irish Festival Film night - The Quiet Man
Tuesday 6th March 2012
St Marys Parish Centre, Levenshulme
starts: 7:00pmCome along to see that classic film set in the West of Ireland, entrance includes a dish of Irish Stew and Soda bread
- Admission: £2.50 includes free Irish Stew and Soda bread
‘Ladies Day’ Irish themed Spring Lunch
Wednesday 7th March 2012
Players Restaurant, Marriott Hotel
starts: 11:00am‘Ladies Day’ Irish themed Spring Lunch with Irish fashions, stalls, traditional Irish music and a raffle.
- Admission:
Irish Community Care over 50's group - Irish Social
Wednesday 7th March 2012
starts: 12:30pm
- Admission: Free
Irish Community Care over 50's group - Irish Social
Wednesday 7th March 2012
St Annes Parish Social Centre, Stretford
starts: 12:30pm
- Admission: Free
Ciara Kennedy School of Irish Dancing classes
Wednesday 7th March 2012
St Kentigerns Irish Club, Fallowfield
starts: 6:00pm
- Admission:
Full Irish Live Radio broadcast with Joe Casserley & the Full Irish Team followed by Irish session
Wednesday 7th March 2012
starts: 6:30pmCome along and meet the presenters behind Manchester's award winning radio show
- Admission: Free
Manchester Irish Festival UK Première of New York Music Documentary - Beautiful People
Wednesday 7th March 2012
starts: 7:00pmVIP drinks reception sponsored by Guinness
- Admission: Email pressmif@gmail.com to win a free pair of tickets
Irish Set Dancing Classes - Every Wednesday night
Wednesday 7th March 2012
St Marys Parish Centre, Levenshulme
starts: 8:30pm
- Admission:
Manchester Irish Festival Albert Square Market
Thursday 8th March 2012
starts: 9:00amThe Famous Manchester Irish Market will be held in Albert Square, outside Manchester Town Hall. From 9.00am until 6.00pm starting Thursday 8th March until Sunday 11th March
- Admission: Free
Irish Community Care over 50's group - Irish Social
Thursday 8th March 2012
Sacred Heart Church Social Centre, Gorton
starts: 12:00pm
- Admission: Free
Launch night for Cask Ale Festival at O'Brien's Irish Bar
Thursday 8th March 2012
starts: 12:00pmThis is the launch night for the festival's Cask ale festival and entertainment tent
- Admission: Free
Keegan Academy of Irish Dancing - Every Thursday
Thursday 8th March 2012
starts: 6:00pmIrish Dance Classes
- Admission:
Manchester Irish Festival Darts competition - single players
Thursday 8th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmno need to book, just turn up on the night to register
- Admission: Free
Irish Set Dancing Classes - Every Thursday night
Thursday 8th March 2012
St Kentigerns Irish Club, Fallowfield
starts: 8:00pm
- Admission:
Manchester Irish Festival Quiz
Thursday 8th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmSean's FUN Irish Quiz Lots of prizes
- Admission: Free
Irish Set Dancing Classes - Every Thursday night
Thursday 8th March 2012
St Annes Parish Social Centre, Stretford
starts: 8:30pm
- Admission:
The Festival's official after show party at O'Brien's Irish Bar
Friday 9th March 2012
starts: 12:00pmThis is the venue for the official after show party for the festivals Town Hall reception
- Admission: Free
Ciara Kennedy School of Irish Dancing classes
Friday 9th March 2012
St Kentigerns Irish Club, Fallowfield
starts: 6:00pm
- Admission:
Watercolour Paintings of Ireland by Mike Lyons
Friday 9th March 2012
starts: 7:00pmThis is the launch of a special exhibition of watercolours by Artist Mike Lyons
- Admission: Free
Live music from Ronan from The Whole Shebang
Friday 9th March 2012
starts: 8:00pm
- Admission: contact venue for admission details
George Brown Commemoration
Friday 9th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmThis will be a commemoration of the little known figure in Irish history, George Brown.
- Admission: Free
Manchester Irish Festival Irish Karaoke and Sing - along with Mike and Evelyn
Friday 9th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmIrish Karaoke and Sing - along with Mike and Evelyn
- Admission: Free
Manchester Irish Festival Karaoke Night
Friday 9th March 2012
starts: 9:00pmFancy yourself as the next Ed Sheeran, The Corrs or THe Dubliners?
- Admission: Free
Manchester Irish Festival Albert Square Market
Saturday 10th March 2012
starts: 9:00am
- Admission: Free
Manchester Irish Festival National Irish Studies Conference 2012
Saturday 10th March 2012
starts: 9:15am
- Admission: £20.00 on the day
Ciara Kennedy School of Irish Dancing classes
Saturday 10th March 2012
St Kentigerns Irish Club, Fallowfield
starts: 11:00am
- Admission:
Keegan Academy of Irish Dancing - Beginners every Saturday
Saturday 10th March 2012
starts: 11:30amThe newly formed Keegan Irish Dancing Academy frormed by Lord of the Dance Star - James Keegan and YGG Choreographer - Louise Keegan
- Admission:
Green Hot Clover at O'Brien's Irish Bar on Albert Square
Saturday 10th March 2012
starts: 12:00pmCoverage of the Ireland V Scotland 6 Nations Rugby on the big screen. Post-match live Irish music continues with ‘Green Hot Clover’
- Admission: Free
Manchester Irish Festival Underage Gaelic Football Blitz
Saturday 10th March 2012
starts: 3:00pmUnderage gaelic football teams from Manchester and Liverpool play series of challenge games
- Admission:
RBS European Six Nations - Rugby Tournament - Ireland v Scotland
Saturday 10th March 2012
Hennigans Sports Bar, Levenshulme
starts: 5:00pmCome and cheer on Ireland against Scotland
- Admission: Free
RBS six nations rugby Ireland v Scotland
Saturday 10th March 2012
starts: 5:00pmIreland v Scotland in the RBS European six nations rugby
- Admission: Free
Pre St Patricks Evening Celebrations on Saturday 10th March 2012
Saturday 10th March 2012
starts: 6:00pmFive Couse Diinner & Irish entertainment
- Admission: £39.95 per person
YGG Irish Music & Dance Concert with The Reel Deal and Shake the Barley
Saturday 10th March 2012
starts: 7:30pmPart of the Mayo weekend sponsored by Manchester-Mayo Tourism and Business Group
- Admission: £5 adv, £7 doors
Tradfest Shillelagh Irish/Folk band
Saturday 10th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmA night of traditional Irish Music
- Admission: Free
Manchester Irish Festival Club Night
Saturday 10th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmThis special club night for the festival features one of Manchester's favourite Club DJ's who is guaranteed to get the place rocking.
- Admission: Free Admission before 11.30pm
Live Music
Saturday 10th March 2012
English Martyr’s Parish Centre, Chorlton
starts: 8:00pm
- Admission: check with venue
Pre Parade Party.
Saturday 10th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmPre parade party with DJ Kev.
- Admission: Free
Manchester Martyrs Monument Fundraising Dance
Saturday 10th March 2012
St Annes Parish Social Centre, Stretford
starts: 8:30pm
- Admission: £3 adv, £4 door, £5 after 11pm
Manchester Irish Festival Tradfest concert with Innisfree
Saturday 10th March 2012
starts: 9:00pmOne of the festivals favourite traditional Irish bands
- Admission: free
Manchester Irish Festival Over 35’s 7-A-SIDE Gaelic Football Blitz
Saturday 10th March 2012
starts: 10:45pmLancashire GAA are holding 7-a-side blitz on 10th March, Turn Moss, Stretford.
- Admission: John(fitzy)
Manchester Irish Festival Albert Square Market
Sunday 11th March 2012
starts: 9:00amThe Famous Manchester Irish Market will be held in Albert Square, outside Manchester Town Hall. It will be open from 9.00am until 6.00pm starting Thursday 8th March until Sunday 11th March.
- Admission: Free
Parade Party at O'Brien's Irish Bar
Sunday 11th March 2012
starts: 12:00pmLive music before and after the parade, continuing into the evening
- Admission: Free
Parade Day Party.
Sunday 11th March 2012
starts: 2:00pmParade Day party with Belfast Boy, Jonathan Young.
- Admission: Free
St. Patrick’s Parade After party with Adam Carr DJ 3 till late
Sunday 11th March 2012
St Kentigerns Irish Club, Fallowfield
starts: 3:00pmIrish Disco with DJ Adam Carr
- Admission:
Jimmy Docherty and Andy Dinan plus The Roving Crows
Sunday 11th March 2012
starts: 3:00pm
- Admission: free
St Patrick's Post Parade Tradfest with Steven Doyle
Sunday 11th March 2012
starts: 4:00pmFantastic afternon of Irish Country music played by Steven Doyle
- Admission: Free
YGG Free Post Parade Tradfest Party
Sunday 11th March 2012
starts: 4:00pmA free afternoon of Irish music & dance with Celtic Rock band 'Peel Your Own Spuds' & Special Guests sponsored by Manchester-Mayo Tourism & Business group
- Admission: Free sponsored by Manchester-Mayo group
Post Parade Irish Sessions
Sunday 11th March 2012
starts: 6:00pm
- Admission: contact venue for admission details
UK Debut of Ivernia - Manchester based Irish Music Orchestra
Sunday 11th March 2012
starts: 7:30pmIvernia is a collection of some of the UK's finest classicaly trained Irish Musicians
- Admission: £10
Manchester Irish Festival Club Night
Sunday 11th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmThis special club night for the festival features one of Manchester's favourite Club DJ's who is guaranteed to get the place rocking.
- Admission: Free Admission before 11.30pm
Steven Doyle
Sunday 11th March 2012
starts: 8:30pmInternational singer songwriter Steven Doyle will play a Post Parade Party
- Admission: FREE
Irish Community Care over 50's group - Pre - St Patrick's Day Party
Monday 12th March 2012
St Marys Parish Centre, Levenshulme
starts: 12:00pm
- Admission: Free
Keegan Academy of Irish Dance - Beginners every Monday
Monday 12th March 2012
starts: 6:00pmThe newly formed Irish Dancing Academy featuring Lord of the Dance star - James Keegan and YGG Choreographer - Louise Keegan
- Admission:
Traditional Irish Music Classes with Tara O'Carolan CCE every Monday
Monday 12th March 2012
starts: 6:30pmTraditional Irish Music Classes with Tara O'Carolan CCE
- Admission:
Beat The Frog – IRISH SPECIAL
Monday 12th March 2012
The Frog and Bucket, Northern Quarter
starts: 7:00pmShowcasing the best fresh talent from the comedy circuit, hopefuls strive to make the five-minute mark and you have a hand in making (or breaking) their dreams.
- Admission: £5 advances reserved seating / £3 on the door unreserved seating
Manchester Irish Festival - Cheltenham Horse Racing Festival - Champions Day
Tuesday 13th March 2012
Hennigans Sports Bar, Levenshulme
starts: 11:30amCome and enjoy a nice cool pint of Guinness and watch the world famous Gold Cup live
- Admission: FREE
Irish Community Care over 50's group - Irish Social
Tuesday 13th March 2012
St Richards Parish Centre, Longsight
starts: 12:00pm
- Admission: Free
Manchester Irish Festival Film night - The Commitments
Tuesday 13th March 2012
St Marys Parish Centre, Levenshulme
starts: 7:00pmentrance includes a dish of Irish Stew and Soda bread
- Admission: £2.50 includes free Irish Stew and Soda bread
Tráth na gCeist – Quiz in Irish
Tuesday 13th March 2012
St Kentigerns Irish Club, Fallowfield
starts: 8:00pm
- Admission: Free
Manchester Irish Festival - Cheltenham Horse Racing Festival - Ladies Day
Wednesday 14th March 2012
Hennigans Sports Bar, Levenshulme
starts: 11:30amCome and enjoy a nice cool pint of Guinness and watch the world famous Gold Cup live
- Admission: FREE
Irish Community Care over 50's group - Irish Social
Wednesday 14th March 2012
starts: 12:30pm
- Admission: Free
Irish Community Care over 50's group - Irish Social
Wednesday 14th March 2012
St Annes Parish Social Centre, Stretford
starts: 12:30pm
- Admission: Free
Ciara Kennedy School of Irish Dancing classes
Wednesday 14th March 2012
St Kentigerns Irish Club, Fallowfield
starts: 6:00pm
- Admission:
The Dubliners 50th Anniversary Concert
Wednesday 14th March 2012
Opera House, Central Manchester
starts: 7:30pmThe Dubliners are one of the festival’s favourite bands. They return this year to play this special Anniversary concert to celebrate their 50th anniversary
- Admission: £18.00 - £23.50
BAGLADY By Frank McGuinness
Wednesday 14th March 2012
Royal Exchange Theatre Company
starts: 7:30pm
- Admission: £10 Adults
Tall Short Stories Play
Wednesday 14th March 2012
starts: 7:30pmA play by Jamie Glover and featuring Kieran O'brien
- Admission: £7 adv, £10 doors
Tradfest Irish Session sponsored by Guinness with Grace Kelly & Friends
Wednesday 14th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmIrish session
- Admission: Free
Trad night with the living tradition and all musicians and singers welcome
Wednesday 14th March 2012
starts: 8:00pm
- Admission:
'Benidorm Nites'
Wednesday 14th March 2012
starts: 9:00pmDance the night away with Johnathan Young and Clive Allen
- Admission: FREE
Manchester Irish Festival - Cheltenham Horse Racing Festival - St Patrick's Thursday
Thursday 15th March 2012
Hennigans Sports Bar, Levenshulme
starts: 11:30amCome and enjoy a nice cool pint of Guinness and watch the world famous Races live
- Admission: FREE
Irish Community Care over 50's group - Irish Social
Thursday 15th March 2012
Sacred Heart Church Social Centre, Gorton
starts: 12:00pm
- Admission: Free
Keegan Academy of Irish Dancing - Beginners and Adults
Thursday 15th March 2012
starts: 6:00pmThe newly formed Irish Dancing Academy featuring Lord of the Dance star - James Keegan and YGG Choreographer - Louise Keegan
- Admission: contact Louise for details
Manchester Irish Lawyers Society 2nd year anniversary Party
Thursday 15th March 2012
Speakeasy The Black Dog Ballroom
starts: 6:00pm
- Admission: contact venue for details
Big Value Thursday –IRISH SPECIAL
Thursday 15th March 2012
The Frog and Bucket, Northern Quarter
starts: 7:00pm5 COMICS FOR JUST £9! (£7 Cons) Four comics from the national and international circuit, one of The Frog& Buckets fabulous comperes and a disco untill 1am.
- Admission: £9/£7 concession
Sinead O’Connor in Concert
Thursday 15th March 2012
starts: 7:30pmIconic Irish singer-songwriter and performer Sinead O’Connor plays a special festival concert to promote new album
- Admission: £25
The Manchester Irish Writers present ‘The Irish Almanac’
Thursday 15th March 2012
starts: 7:30pm
- Admission: £3
BAGLADY By Frank McGuinness
Thursday 15th March 2012
Royal Exchange Theatre Company
starts: 7:30pm
- Admission: £10 Adults
Tall Short Stories Play
Thursday 15th March 2012
starts: 7:30pmA play by Jamie Glover and featuring Kieran O'brien
- Admission: £7 adv, £10 doors
Manchester Irish Festival - Single Darts competition
Thursday 15th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmWhen not come and have a go at this open darts competition
- Admission: Free
Irish Trad Night
Thursday 15th March 2012
starts: 8:00pm
- Admission: contact venue for admission details
Manchester Irish Festival Quiz
Thursday 15th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmSean's FUN Irish Quiz Lots of prizes
- Admission: Free
Party Night with 12 Strings.
Thursday 15th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmParty night with 12 Strings playing all your favourites.
- Admission: Free
Gerry Diver's Speech Project
Thursday 15th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmA ground-breaking collection of new musical works by Gerry Diver inspired by and incorporating recordings of the spoken word of seminal Irish folk musicians
- Admission: £12
MRSN charity FUNdraiser with the Ivy Leaf Ceilidh Band
Friday 16th March 2012
starts: 7:30amManchester Refugee Support Network FUNdraiser - Irish music and dancing
- Admission: Tickets: £7 / £5 in Advance or £8 /£6 on the door
Cheltenham Gold Cup Day
Friday 16th March 2012
Hennigans Sports Bar, Levenshulme
starts: 11:30amCome and watch the world famous races shown live
- Admission: FREE
Ciara Kennedy School of Irish Dancing classes
Friday 16th March 2012
St Kentigerns Irish Club, Fallowfield
starts: 6:00pm
- Admission:
Special FX with NAYMEDICI
Friday 16th March 2012
Royal Exchange Theatre Company
starts: 6:00pmIrish Music at Royal Exchange
- Admission: Free
Barrel of Laughs –IRISH SPECIAL
Friday 16th March 2012
The Frog and Bucket, Northern Quarter
starts: 7:00pmOur flagship show. Three top class comics,
- Admission: £16/£8 concession
BAGLADY By Frank McGuinness
Friday 16th March 2012
Royal Exchange Theatre Company
starts: 7:30pm
- Admission: £10 Adults
St Patrick's Eve Tradfest with Claire Mooney & Special guests
Friday 16th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmSpecial guests include the Moving House band & Dave Puller
- Admission: £3 adv, £5 doors
REEL RHYTHMS Dance troupe and Shake the Barley
Friday 16th March 2012
starts: 8:00pm
- Admission: Free
Manchester Irish Festival St Patrick's Eve Tradfest with Crazy Folk
Friday 16th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmCelebrate St Patrick's Eve with Crazy Folk a Five Piece Celtic Rock Band
- Admission: Free
Celtic Vibes
Friday 16th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmTraditional Irish folk group Celtic Vibes.
- Admission: FREE
Gerry Diver's Speech Project
Friday 16th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmA ground-breaking collection of new musical works by Gerry Diver inspired by and incorporating recordings of the spoken word of seminal Irish folk musicians
- Admission: £12
St Patrick's Eve Irish Karaoke special
Friday 16th March 2012
starts: 9:00pmSpecial St Patrick's Eve Karaoke session with DJ Ronnie
- Admission:
St Patrick's Eve special with The Last Drop
Friday 16th March 2012
Cassidy's Irish Bar, Heaton Moor
starts: 9:00pm
- Admission: Free
St Patrick's Eve with Peter McCluskey
Friday 16th March 2012
The Talbot Catholic Club, Eccles
starts: 9:00pm
- Admission: check with venue
Manchester Irish Festival - St Patrick's Day Breakfast
Saturday 17th March 2012
St Kentigerns Irish Club, Fallowfield
starts: 10:00amThe breakfast is kindly sponsored by Lawrence Hennigan and Kevin Fitzpatrick with the help of Booker's, Ardwick , John Collins and Andrew from Booth and Howarth
- Admission: Free
Irish World Heritage St Patrick's Day Breakfast
Saturday 17th March 2012
starts: 10:00am
- Admission: £5
St. Patrick's Day Coffee Morning
Saturday 17th March 2012
starts: 10:30amSt. Patrick's Day Coffee Morning
- Admission:
St. Patrick's Day non stop party
Saturday 17th March 2012
starts: 11:00amLive Sport all day plus Irish Music session 3-5pm & 7-9pm & massive Irish Disco til late
- Admission: Free
Chorlton Irish Club St Patrick's Day celebrations
Saturday 17th March 2012
starts: 11:30am
- Admission:
Ciara Kennedy School of Irish Dancing classes
Saturday 17th March 2012
St Kentigerns Irish Club, Fallowfield
starts: 11:30am
- Admission:
Keegan Academy of Irish Dance
Saturday 17th March 2012
starts: 11:30amThe newly formed Irish Dancing Academy featuring Lord of the Dance star - James Keegan and YGG Choreographer - Louise Keegan
- Admission:
St Patrick's Day celebration with DJ Andy Murphy
Saturday 17th March 2012
starts: 12:00pm
- Admission: Free
St Patrick’s Day Breakfast with Live Irish Music
Saturday 17th March 2012
St Marys Parish Centre, Levenshulme
starts: 12:00pm
- Admission: £5
St Patrick's Day Party
Saturday 17th March 2012
starts: 12:00pmGet on your Green & Gold to enjoy a Free All Day St Patrick's Day Party
- Admission: Free
St Patrick's Day Celebration
Saturday 17th March 2012
St Annes Parish Social Centre, Stretford
starts: 1:00pm
- Admission: Tickets in advance £4. At the door £5
Quare Craic
Saturday 17th March 2012
starts: 1:30pmIrish folk duo 'Quare Craic', Kieran Cunningham & Eimear Bradley
- Admission: FREE
St Patrick's Day celebrations
Saturday 17th March 2012
starts: 2:00pmLive entertainment all day
- Admission: Free
St Patrick's Day 12 Hour non stop Party
Saturday 17th March 2012
starts: 2:00pmThis special club night for the festival features one of Manchester's favourite Club DJ's who is guaranteed to get the place rocking.
- Admission: Free Admission before 11.30pm
St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance with Brendan Shine
Saturday 17th March 2012
Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
starts: 2:30pmBrendan Shine and his full band plus special guests at this 4 course dinner
- Admission: £60 per person
Live music with Jimmy Docherty and the Velvet Tinkers
Saturday 17th March 2012
starts: 2:30pmLive music with Jimmy Docherty and the Velvet Tinkers
- Admission:
Live Music with Jimmy Docherty and Richie Sanderson
Saturday 17th March 2012
starts: 3:00pm
- Admission: free
BAGLADY By Frank McGuinness
Saturday 17th March 2012
Royal Exchange Theatre Company
starts: 4:00pm
- Admission: £10 Adults
Live Music with Quare Craic
Saturday 17th March 2012
starts: 4:30pmLive music with Quare Craic
- Admission:
RBS European Six Nations - Rugby Tournament - England v Ireland
Saturday 17th March 2012
Hennigans Sports Bar, Levenshulme
starts: 5:00pmWhat better way to start your St Patrick's night celebrations?
- Admission: Free
St Patrick’s Day Night at the Dogs
Saturday 17th March 2012
Grandstand Restaurant, Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium
starts: 6:30pm
- Admission: £30
Barrel of Laughs –IRISH SPECIAL
Saturday 17th March 2012
The Frog and Bucket, Northern Quarter
starts: 7:00pm
- Admission: £16/£8 concession
St Kentigern's St Patrick's Night celebrations
Saturday 17th March 2012
St Kentigerns Irish Club, Fallowfield
starts: 7:00pmSt. Patrick’s Gaa Club Finals live on the big screen Magner’s concert room Herb O’Flanaghan & the Emotions with Adam Carr DJ
- Admission: £10
Pride of Eireann International Awards St Patrick's Night Gala Dinner
Saturday 17th March 2012
starts: 7:00pm
- Admission: £60
St Patrick’s Punk Rock Night with Roughneck Riot
Saturday 17th March 2012
starts: 8:00pm
- Admission: £5
St Patrick's Night Special
Saturday 17th March 2012
English Martyr’s Parish Centre, Chorlton
starts: 8:00pm
- Admission: check with venue
St. Patrick's Day Party
Saturday 17th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmSt Patrick's Celebrations. Music with DJ Kev.
- Admission: FREE
St Patrick's Night with Sean McSherry
Saturday 17th March 2012
The Talbot Catholic Club, Eccles
starts: 9:00pm
- Admission: check with venue
Mother's Day Dance
Sunday 18th March 2012 (All day)
St Kentigerns Irish Club, Fallowfield
starts: (All day)
- Admission:
Irish Country Karaoke with Laura
Sunday 18th March 2012
Cassidy's Irish Bar, Heaton Moor
starts: 2:00pm
- Admission: Free
Exploring Little Ireland - Manchester Irish Festival Blue Badge Guided Walk
Sunday 18th March 2012
Oxford Road Station, Central Manchester
starts: 3:00pmGuided walk run by New Manchester Walks. Guide: Ed Glinert.
- Admission: £6
Mothers Day Celebration
Sunday 18th March 2012
starts: 3:00pmMothers Day Celebration with Belfast Boy, Jonathan Young.
- Admission: Free
Manchester Irish Festival Sing Along with DJ Ronnie
Sunday 18th March 2012
starts: 4:00pmFancy belting out an Irish classic, then come and join DJ Ronnie
- Admission: Free
Keegan Irish Dance Academy Post St Patricks Day Family Party
Sunday 18th March 2012
starts: 5:00pmA special family orientated St Patrick's celebration
- Admission: £1 children, £3 adults in advance (£4 door)
Tommy Fleming
Sunday 18th March 2012
Opera House, Central Manchester
starts: 5:30pmthe “Voice of Ireland”
- Admission: from £28
Jimeoin: Lovely! Irish Comedy Special
Sunday 18th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmIrish Comedy star Jimeoin brings his live show to The Lowry
- Admission: Tickets £15.50
Manchester Irish Festival Club Night
Sunday 18th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmThis special club night for the festival features one of Manchester's favourite Club DJ's who is guaranteed to get the place rocking.
- Admission: Free Admission before 11.30pm
Manchester Irish Festival Tradfest Closing Party Joe Casserley and The Last Drop
Sunday 18th March 2012
starts: 8:30pmThe Festival closing party at the Farmers Arms in Burnage
- Admission: FREE
Keegan Academy of Irish Dance - Beginners every Monday
Monday 19th March 2012
starts: 6:00pmThe newly formed Irish Dancing Academy featuring Lord of the Dance star - James Keegan and YGG Choreographer - Louise Keegan
- Admission:
Irish Community Care over 50's group - Irish Social
Tuesday 20th March 2012
St Richards Parish Centre, Longsight
starts: 12:00pm
- Admission: Free
The Official Launch of ‘The Manchester Martyrs’ written by Joseph O’Neil
Tuesday 20th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmA thrilling account of the events surrounding the execution of three Fenians known as the Manchester Martyrs.
- Admission: Free
Irish Community Care over 50's group - Irish Social
Wednesday 21st March 2012
starts: 12:30pm
- Admission: Free
Coronation Street: Street of Dreams - The Official Live Musical Event
Wednesday 21st March 2012
starts: 7:30pmStreet of Dreams will debut at the Manchester Arena on Wednesday 21 March with the world premiere on Thursday 22 March.
- Admission: £25.00 - £60.00
Coronation Street: Street of Dreams - The Official Live Musical Event
Thursday 22nd March 2012
starts: 7:30pm
- Admission: £25.00 - £60.00
Mark Quinn & John Mahon
Thursday 22nd March 2012
starts: 9:00pmLive Music with Mark Quinn and John Mahon.
- Admission: check with venue
'Launch of 'Martha's Girls' a novel by Alrene Hughes'
Friday 23rd March 2012
starts: 8:00pm
- Admission: Free
Set Dancing Weekend with Ceili Time from Ireland
Saturday 31st March 2012
St Kentigerns Irish Club, Fallowfield
starts: 8:00pm
- Admission: £7 , £8 doors
Irish Set Dancing weekend
Sunday 1st April 2012
St Kentigerns Irish Club, Fallowfield
starts: 2:00pm
- Admission: tickets £6 or £7 on the door
Good Mourning Mrs Brown - from 3rd to 7th April
Tuesday 3rd April 2012
starts: 7:30pmPlease check with venue, some shows are SOLD OUT
- Admission: £22 - £32.50
Joe Casserley & The Last Drop Band with Adam Carr DJ
Sunday 8th April 2012
St Kentigerns Irish Club, Fallowfield
starts: 8:00pm
- Admission: £5
Manchester Irish Festival
The 2012 Manchester Irish Festival will run from
Friday 2nd March - Sunday 18th March 2012
Community Night will be at Manchester Town Hall on Friday 9th March 2012
Listings for the 2012 Brochure
It is now too late to send your free listings for festival events to us now to be included in the brochure
However events can be added to the listings on this website
2012 Festival Brochure
The printed 2012 festival brochure is now available
You can pick one up from Manchester Visitors Centre, O'Sheas, Irish World Heritage Centre, St. Kents, Hennigans Sports Bar and most Irish venues across Manchester
You can see an online version of the brochure here
Events can be added to the 2012 website listings by sending them to
info@manchesteririshfestival.co.uk
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Acts wanting to Appear
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For more details about the market in Albert Square
contact John Flanagan on 07771 577 332
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For information about the Festival Brochure and Festival Listings telephone Kevin Fitzpatrick on 0770 237 1966
or write to the Manchester Irish Festival
c/o 36 Wilbraham Road, Fallowfield
Manchester, M14 7DW or
info@manchesteririshfestival.co.uk
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Lawrence Hennigan on 07771 782 104 or
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