Beat the Frog Irish Special
Monday 22nd March 2010
starts: 7:00pm10 up-and-coming comics with an Irish flavour
- Admission: FREE ENTRY. (reserve seats for £5)
Riverdance - The Farewell Tour
Monday 12th April 2010
starts: 8:00pmAfter sell-out success in 2009, the legendary Riverdance continues its ‘Farewell Tour’ across the UK.
- Admission: £27 - £42
Riverdance - The Farewell Tour
Tuesday 13th April 2010
starts: 8:00pmAfter sell-out success in 2009, the legendary Riverdance continues its ‘Farewell Tour’ across the UK.
- Admission: £27 - £42
Riverdance - The Farewell Tour Matinee
Wednesday 14th April 2010
starts: 2:30pmAfter sell-out success in 2009, the legendary Riverdance continues its ‘Farewell Tour’ across the UK.
- Admission: £27 - £42
Riverdance - The Farewell Tour
Wednesday 14th April 2010
starts: 8:00pmAfter sell-out success in 2009, the legendary Riverdance continues its ‘Farewell Tour’ across the UK.
- Admission: £27 - £42
Riverdance - The Farewell Tour
Thursday 15th April 2010
starts: 8:00pmAfter sell-out success in 2009, the legendary Riverdance continues its ‘Farewell Tour’ across the UK.
- Admission: £27 - £42
Riverdance - The Farewell Tour
Friday 16th April 2010
starts: 8:00pmAfter sell-out success in 2009, the legendary Riverdance continues its ‘Farewell Tour’ across the UK.
- Admission: £27 - £42
Riverdance - The Farewell Tour Matinee
Saturday 17th April 2010
starts: 2:30pmAfter sell-out success in 2009, the legendary Riverdance continues its ‘Farewell Tour’ across the UK.
- Admission: £27 - £42
Riverdance - The Farewell Tour
Saturday 17th April 2010
starts: 8:00pmAfter sell-out success in 2009, the legendary Riverdance continues its ‘Farewell Tour’ across the UK.
- Admission: £27 - £42
How Now Mrs Brown Cow
Tuesday 27th April 2010
starts: 8:30pmMrs Brown is back in an all new show!
- Admission: £16 - £25
How Now Mrs Brown Cow
Wednesday 28th April 2010
starts: 8:30pmMrs Brown is back in an all new show!
- Admission: £16 - £25
How Now Mrs Brown Cow
Thursday 29th April 2010
starts: 8:30pmMrs Brown is back in an all new show!
- Admission: £16 - £25
How Now Mrs Brown Cow
Friday 30th April 2010
starts: 8:30pmMrs Brown is back in an all new show!
- Admission: £16 - £25
How Now Mrs Brown Cow
Saturday 1st May 2010
starts: 8:30pmMrs Brown is back in an all new show!
- Admission: £16 - £25
How Now Mrs Brown Cow
Sunday 2nd May 2010
starts: 8:30pmMrs Brown is back in an all new show!
- Admission: £16 - £25
How Now Mrs Brown Cow
Monday 3rd May 2010
starts: 8:30pmMrs Brown is back in an all new show!
- Admission: £16 - £25
How Now Mrs Brown Cow
Tuesday 4th May 2010
starts: 8:30pmMrs Brown is back in an all new show!
- Admission: £16 - £25
How Now Mrs Brown Cow
Wednesday 5th May 2010
starts: 8:30pmMrs Brown is back in an all new show!
- Admission: £16 - £25
How Now Mrs Brown Cow
Thursday 6th May 2010
starts: 8:30pmMrs Brown is back in an all new show!
- Admission: £16 - £25
How Now Mrs Brown Cow
Friday 7th May 2010
starts: 8:30pmMrs Brown is back in an all new show!
- Admission: £16 - £25
How Now Mrs Brown Cow
Saturday 8th May 2010
starts: 8:30pmMrs Brown is back in an all new show!
- Admission: £16 - £25
Photos and memorabilia wanted for Levenshulme Pub company anniversary exhibition
Monday 31st January 2011
starts: 1:00amsend your favourite pictures featuring an event during the last 21 years in any one of the Levenshulme Pub Companies venues to press@manchesteririshfestival.co.uk
- Admission:
Jimmy Cricket
Friday 25th February 2011
starts: 7:30amCorner stone charity night with Irish Comedy favourite Jimmy Cricket
- Admission: £5
Echoes of Eireann Tour
Saturday 26th February 2011
starts: 8:00pmYoung vibrant group of musicians, singers and dancers on an tour from Ireland
- Admission: £8
Swing Commanders Show band
Sunday 27th February 2011
starts: 7:30amSwing Commanders Show band back by popular demand
- Admission: £6
Irish Dancing class with the Keegan Kennedy School of Irish Dancing
Friday 4th March 2011
starts: 6:00pmFancy being the next Riverdance or Lord of the Dance star?
- Admission: contact venue for details
The official civic launch of the 2011 Manchester Irish Festival
Friday 4th March 2011
starts: 7:00pmThe Manchester irish Festival Launch Night
- Admission: By invitation Only
Irish Blues Festival with Sean Taylor and guests
Friday 4th March 2011
starts: 7:30pmA Guinness sponsored Irish Blues Festival which is part of the two week Tradfest
- Admission: £3 advance, £5 doors
Molly’s fund raising night
Friday 4th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmFund raising night for Calcutta. Live Music from Shake the Barley
- Admission: Tickets £2.50, Door £5
Happy 21st – Levenshulme Pub Company Anniversary Exhibition
Friday 4th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmAn exhibtion celebrating the last twenty one years of the Levenshulme Pub company
- Admission: Free
Happy 21st – Levenshulme Pub Company Anniversary Exhibition
Friday 4th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmAn exhibtion celebrating the last twenty one years of the Levenshulme Pub company
- Admission: Free
Irish Karaoke Night
Friday 4th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmIrish Karaoke with Mike and Evelyn
- Admission: FREE
Festival Launch Night with Green Hot Clover
Friday 4th March 2011
starts: 9:00pmGreen Hot Clover and a very special guest - Richard Sanderson
- Admission: Free
Ronnie's Irish Karaoke Singalong
Friday 4th March 2011
starts: 9:00pmChoose from all your favourites songs, including Irish and Country Hits
- Admission: FREE
The Irish Connection - Festival Special
Saturday 5th March 2011
starts: 10:00amTune into 97.2 for the Irish Connection show with John Lowry
- Admission:
Irish Dancing class with the Keegan Kennedy School of Irish Dancing
Saturday 5th March 2011
starts: 11:00amFancy being the next Riverdance or Lord of the Dance star?
- Admission: contact venue for details
St Kent’s Strollers
Saturday 5th March 2011
starts: 7:00pmA sportsman evening with Alan Kennedy & Comedian Venn Tracey
- Admission: £35
Boyzone
Saturday 5th March 2011
starts: 7:30pmBoyzone return to the M.E.N Arena to "celebrate" their recent number one album Brother!
- Admission: £35.50
Claire Mooney with the Moving House Band
Saturday 5th March 2011
starts: 7:30pmA Manchester Irish Festival Guinness Tradfest concert featuring the Levenshulme based Irish Singer songwriter
- Admission: £3 adv, £5 doors
Live Music with Dessie Hynes
Saturday 5th March 2011
English Martyr’s Parish Centre
starts: 8:00pm
- Admission: £5
Happy 21st – Levenshulme Pub Company Anniversary Exhibition
Saturday 5th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmPhoto Exhibition
- Admission: Free
Happy 21st – Levenshulme Pub Company Anniversary Exhibition
Saturday 5th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmAn exhibtion celebrating the last twenty one years of the Levenshulme Pub company
- Admission: Free
Festival Launch Party and Manchester Martyrs Monument Fundraiser
Saturday 5th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmA fundraiser for The Restoration of the Manchester Martyrs Monument at Moston
- Admission: Donation - Advance ticket £3, Door £4, £5 after 11pm
Live music
Saturday 5th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmLive music by Mark Burn & Michael Cunningham
- Admission: FREE
Festival Launch Party
Saturday 5th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmDancing to “Silver Dollar” in the Shannon Suite.
- Admission: £5 on the door
Irish Karaoke and sing-a-long
Saturday 5th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmwith popular singer Pete Doc
- Admission: FREE
Live Irish Music Kieran Cunningham & friends
Saturday 5th March 2011
starts: 9:00pmA Guinness Tradfest Irish Music event with Kieran Cunningham and friends
- Admission: FREE
Photography Exhibition: 21 years of St Patrick's Day Parades
Sunday 6th March 2011
starts: 12:00pmAn exhibition celebrating 21 years of Festival parades that runs from Sunday 6th March to Thursday 17th March
- Admission: FREE
Happy 21st – Levenshulme Pub Company Anniversary Exhibition
Sunday 6th March 2011
starts: 12:30pmAn exhibtion celebrating the last twenty one years of the Levenshulme Pub company
- Admission: Free
Family Sunday
Sunday 6th March 2011
starts: 2:00pmSomething for all the family from kids to great-grandparents!
- Admission: FREE
Full Irish Radio show on ALLFM 96.9fm - Festival special
Sunday 6th March 2011
starts: 3:00pmTune into Full Irish Radio show for all the latest news about the festival
- Admission: Free
Irish and country sing-a-long
Sunday 6th March 2011
starts: 4:00pmwith Mr Showbiz himself, The Doc
- Admission: FREE
Sunday Irish Singalong
Sunday 6th March 2011
starts: 4:00pmForget Lazy Sunday afternoons... the Union is where it's all happening.
- Admission: FREE
Tradition music session
Sunday 6th March 2011
starts: 4:00pmTradition music session
- Admission: FREE
Set Dancing, Ceili and Sean Nos class with Barbara Aherne
Sunday 6th March 2011
starts: 6:45pmAll grades welcome at any of the above classes, from beginners to advanced.
- Admission: £3 including raffle
Beady Eye featuring Liam Gallagher - First UK tour
Sunday 6th March 2011
starts: 7:00pmGig is SOLD OUT
- Admission: SOLD OUT
Essence of Ireland
Sunday 6th March 2011
starts: 7:30pmIrish myths are explored through the power of Irish dancing
- Admission: £19.50
Happy 21st – Levenshulme Pub Company Anniversary Exhibition
Sunday 6th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmAn exhibtion celebrating the last twenty one years of the Levenshulme Pub company
- Admission: Free
GAA football training
Monday 7th March 2011
starts: 6:00amRegular GAA football training for boys and girls aged 7 - 14
- Admission: £2
Happy 21st – Levenshulme Pub Company Anniversary Exhibition
Monday 7th March 2011
starts: 12:30pmAn exhibtion celebrating the last twenty one years of the Levenshulme Pub company
- Admission: Free
Beady Eye
Monday 7th March 2011
starts: 7:00pmBeady Eye put on their first UK tour after the release of their "eagerly anticipated" debut album in February 2011.
- Admission: SOLD OUT
Dance Class: Claddagh Association of Adult Irish Dance
Monday 7th March 2011
starts: 7:00pmThe Weekly Dance Class by the Claddagh Association of Adult Irish Dance
- Admission: £4
BBC Radio Manchester Irish Citizen Manchester - Festival Special
Monday 7th March 2011
starts: 7:00pmTune into BBC Radio Manchester on 95.1fm to listen to Lennie Connell and all the team bring you the best of whats on in the Irish Festival.
- Admission: Free
We Love County Mayo - Photographic Exhibition - Launch night
Monday 7th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmAn exhibition featuring the work of nine photogrphers from the UK and Ireland
- Admission: FREE
Sean Dempsey Set Dance Group
Monday 7th March 2011
starts: 9:00pmAll grades welcome at any of the above classes, from beginners to advanced.
- Admission: £3 including raffle
Happy 21st – Levenshulme Pub Company Anniversary Exhibition
Tuesday 8th March 2011
starts: 12:30pmAn exhibtion celebrating the last twenty one years of the Levenshulme Pub company
- Admission:
We Love County Mayo - Photographic Exhibition
Tuesday 8th March 2011
starts: 12:30pmAn exhibition featuring the work of nine photogrphers from the UK and Ireland
- Admission: Free
Irish Community Care Over 50s Social Event
Tuesday 8th March 2011
starts: 1:00pmIrish Music with DJ Justin
- Admission: FREE
Sean Dempsey Set Dance Group
Tuesday 8th March 2011
starts: 7:45pmAll grades welcome at any of the above classes, from beginners to advanced.
- Admission: £3 including raffle
We Love County Mayo - Photographic Exhibition
Wednesday 9th March 2011
starts: 12:00pmAn exhibtion featuring the work of nine photogrphers from the UK and Ireland
- Admission:
Happy 21st – Levenshulme Pub Company Anniversary Exhibition
Wednesday 9th March 2011
starts: 12:30pmAn exhibtion celebrating the last twenty one years of the Levenshulme Pub company
- Admission: Free
Keegan Kennedy School of Irish Dancing
Wednesday 9th March 2011
starts: 6:00pmFancy being the next Riverdance or Lord of the Dance star?
- Admission: contact venue for details
Niall Melon Township Trust celebration party
Wednesday 9th March 2011
starts: 7:30pmLouise Keegan and Anne Scanlon are throwing a party to thank everyone for helping them raise £8,000 for the Township Trust
- Admission: Free
Set Dancing, Ceili and Sean Nos class with Barbara Aherne
Wednesday 9th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmAll grades welcome at any of the above classes, from beginners to advanced.
- Admission: £3 including raffle
Luck of the Irish BINGO night
Wednesday 9th March 2011
starts: 9:00pmA chance for everyone to win Guinness shirts, hats etc.!!
- Admission: FREE
We Love Mayo - Photographic Exhibition
Thursday 10th March 2011
starts: 12:00pmAn exhibtion featuring the work of nine photogrphers from the UK and Ireland
- Admission: Free
Happy 21st – Levenshulme Pub Company Anniversary Exhibition
Thursday 10th March 2011
starts: 12:30pmAn exhibtion celebrating the last twenty one years of the Levenshulme Pub company
- Admission: Free
Irish Ballads Exhibition
Thursday 10th March 2011
starts: 2:00pmTrace the development of Irish Ballads against a timeline of Irish history, and hear some contemporary renditions of those old Irish Ballads.
- Admission: FREE
Irish Food and Film Night
Thursday 10th March 2011
starts: 5:30pmTraditional Irish food served followed by two Irish films, The Secret of Kells and Six Shooter
- Admission: "Secret of Kells" £4.50; "Six Shooter"£2.50; Both films £6 ; Dinner charged separately.
Irish music concert for Manchester School children
Thursday 10th March 2011
starts: 6:00pmA Manchester Music Service concert
- Admission: £1 - but obviously not for the set dancers of for children who are performing??
Manchester Ceilidh
Thursday 10th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmLive bands and energetic callers lead you through even the simplest of steps to guarantee a night to remember.
- Admission: £6
Set Dancing, Ceili and Sean Nos class with Eamonn Nolan
Thursday 10th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmAll grades welcome at any of the above classes, from beginners to advanced.
- Admission: £3 including raffle
Manchester Irish Writers - I Remember, I Remember
Thursday 10th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmAn evening of Irish memories shared through words, music and song.
- Admission: FREE
Irish Festival Quiz Night
Thursday 10th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmCome and join us for Craic and test your Irish Knowledge
- Admission: FREE
Set Dancing, Ceili and Sean Nos class with Barbara Aherne
Thursday 10th March 2011
starts: 8:30pmAll grades welcome at any of the above classes, from beginners to advanced.
- Admission: £3 including raffle
Happy 21st – Levenshulme Pub Company Anniversary Exhibition
Friday 11th March 2011
starts: 1:45pmAn exhibtion celebrating the last twenty one years of the Levenshulme Pub company
- Admission: Free
Special FX - Irish Special
Friday 11th March 2011
Royal Exchange Theatre Company
starts: 6:00pmA Pre Theatre Performance with Kieran Cunningham in the Great Hall
- Admission: Free
Irish Dancing class with the Keegan Kennedy School of Irish Dancing
Friday 11th March 2011
starts: 6:00pmFancy being the next Riverdance or Lord of the Dance star?
- Admission: contact venue for details
Manchester Irish Festival Guinness Tradfest with Toss the Feathers unplugged
Friday 11th March 2011
starts: 7:00pmDezi Donnelly & Eddie Sheehan from Toss the Feathers perform a series of two exclusive acoustic concerts
- Admission: £10 in advance, £12 doors
Teac Mallon Roadshow
Friday 11th March 2011
starts: 7:00pmIrish entertainment with Dinner. Irish Dancing, storytellers, musical entertainment by Billy Finnegan
- Admission: Tickets: £22 (includes Dinner)
Council of Irish Associations 30th Anniversary Dinner Dance
Friday 11th March 2011
starts: 7:30pm
- Admission: £20 by advance Ticket Only
Manchester Irish Festival Guinness Tradfest - Irish Blues night with Zacc Rogers
Friday 11th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmEnjoy a free concert by the legendary Levenshulme Blues guitarist - Zacc Rogers paying tribute to Van Morrison, Thin Lizzy , Rory Gallagher and Bob Dylan
- Admission: Free
Jimmy Docherty acoustic session
Friday 11th March 2011
starts: 8:30pmLive acoustic session from Jimmy Docherty and guests
- Admission: FREE
Fiddlin’ Thieves
Friday 11th March 2011
starts: 9:00pmFiddlin’ Thieves (formerly “The long road”) live in the Lounge Bar
- Admission: FREE
Ronnie's Irish Karaoke Singalong
Friday 11th March 2011
starts: 9:00pmChoose from all your favourites songs, including Irish and Country Hits
- Admission: FREE
The National Irish Studies Conference 2011
Saturday 12th March 2011
starts: 9:30amFive keynote speakers: Jim Hunter, Prof. Maria Luddy, Mick Molloy, John McAuliffe and Gemma Clark
- Admission: £17.50 if pre purchased or £20 on the door;
Irish Language Taster Day
Saturday 12th March 2011
starts: 10:00amCome along and find out about the opportunities for learning Irish in Manchester.
- Admission: FREE
Irish Dancing class with the Keegan Kennedy School of Irish Dancing
Saturday 12th March 2011
starts: 11:00amFancy being the next Riverdance or Lord of the Dance star?
- Admission: contact venue for details
Happy 21st – Levenshulme Pub Company Anniversary Exhibition
Saturday 12th March 2011
starts: 12:30pmAn exhibtion celebrating the last twenty one years of the Levenshulme Pub company
- Admission:
GAA under age Blitz Day
Saturday 12th March 2011
starts: 2:00pmfor under 8s, under 10s, under 12s and under 14s.
- Admission:
Manchester Irish Festival Guinness Tradfest with Toss the Feathers unplugged
Saturday 12th March 2011
starts: 7:00pmDezi Donnelly & Eddie Sheehan from Toss the Feathers perform a series of two exclusive acoustic concerts
- Admission: £10 in advance, £12 doors
Teac Mallon Roadshow
Saturday 12th March 2011
starts: 7:00pmIrish entertainment by Jimmy Rafferty, musical entertainment by Billy Finnegan and more
- Admission: donations for the Sacred Heart Fathers Fund
Brendan Shine & his Band
Saturday 12th March 2011
starts: 7:30pmwith comedian Dusty Young. Includes a sumptuous four course dinner at 8pm
- Admission: £60
St Pat's Hooley
Saturday 12th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmSally Glennon & Her Band, D.J Andy Murphy plus Traditional Musicians & Irish Dancing Display in aid of The Goodlife Orphanage Charity
- Admission: Tickets £30.00
Live Music with Pat Jordan and Finians Rainbow
Saturday 12th March 2011
English Martyr’s Parish Centre
starts: 8:00pmPat Jordan and his band Finian's Rainbow are one of the top Irish Country bands in Manchester.
- Admission: £4
Live music
Saturday 12th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmLive music by Annie Mac & Michael Cunningham
- Admission: FREE
Live Music Kieran Cunningham & friends
Saturday 12th March 2011
starts: 9:00pmA Guinness Tradfest Irish Music event with Kieran Cunningham and friends
- Admission: FREE
Outer Limits
Saturday 12th March 2011
starts: 9:00pmFive piece covers group with a female lead singer.
- Admission: FREE
Manchester Irish Festival 21st anniversary St Patricks Day Parade
Sunday 13th March 2011
starts: 11:30am
- Admission: Free
Happy 21st – Levenshulme Pub Company Anniversary Exhibition
Sunday 13th March 2011
starts: 12:30pmAn exhibtion celebrating the last twenty one years of the Levenshulme Pub company
- Admission: Free
O’Sheas Parade Day Party
Sunday 13th March 2011
starts: 12:30pmMusic from the legendary Green Hot Clover and from The Sturdy Beggars in the evening
- Admission:
Ceili
Sunday 13th March 2011
starts: 2:30pmCeili dancing after the Festival Parade in the Great Hall
- Admission: FREE
Young, Gifted & Green - Sunday Afternoon Tradfest
Sunday 13th March 2011
starts: 3:00pmSpecial free post St Patrick's Day Parade concert featuring Peel Your Own Spuds, Shake the Barley, The Scally brothers, Angela Ushers musicians and the Keegan Kennedy School of Irish dancing
- Admission: Free - sponsored by Levenshulme Pub Company
Post Parade Party
Sunday 13th March 2011
starts: 3:00pmGreat music and the best of food and drink available.
- Admission: FREE
Full Irish Radio show on ALLFM 96.9fm - Parade Festival special
Sunday 13th March 2011
starts: 3:00pmTune into Full Irish Radio show for all the latest news about the festival
- Admission: Free
Post Parade Party
Sunday 13th March 2011
English Martyr’s Parish Centre
starts: 3:00pmGood music and food
- Admission: FREE
Post Parade Party
Sunday 13th March 2011
starts: 4:00pmwith Mr Showbiz himself, The Doc
- Admission: FREE
Post Parade Irish Singalong
Sunday 13th March 2011
starts: 4:00pmA special post parade singalong with Ronnie
- Admission: FREE
Tradition music session
Sunday 13th March 2011
starts: 4:00pmTradition music session
- Admission: FREE
Evening Family Party
Sunday 13th March 2011
starts: 6:00pmwith Joe Casserley & the Last Drop plus Disco
- Admission: £5
Set Dancing, Ceili and Sean Nos class with Barbara Aherne
Sunday 13th March 2011
starts: 6:45pmAll grades welcome at any of the above classes, from beginners to advanced.
- Admission: £3 including raffle
Essence in Concert
Sunday 13th March 2011
starts: 7:00pmIreland's foremost singing duo featuring Canadian Soprano Karen Lynch, and Irish Tenor Paul Redmond.
- Admission: £10 donation suggested to support the St Mary's Roof appeal
The Dubliners
Sunday 13th March 2011
starts: 7:30pmJoin the greatest Irish folk band in the Lyric theatre as they play all their hits including Dirty Old Town and Whiskey In The Jar accompanied by video footage from throughout their career.
- Admission: £20
Clancy Brothers tribute night featuring Whiskey in the Jar
Sunday 13th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmA tribute to mark the sad demise of Liam Clancy, last remaining member of the Clancy brothers. Part of the Guinness Sponsored Tradfest
- Admission: Free
Joe Gallaghers Noise
Sunday 13th March 2011
starts: 9:00pmLive Music from Joe Gallaghers Noise
- Admission: FREE
GAA football training
Monday 14th March 2011
starts: 6:00amRegular GAA football training for boys and girls aged 7 - 14
- Admission: £2
We Love County Mayo - Photographic Exhibition
Monday 14th March 2011
starts: 12:00pmAn exhibtion featuring the work of nine photogrphers from the UK and Ireland
- Admission:
Irish Community Care Over 50s social activities
Monday 14th March 2011
starts: 12:30pmA St. Patricks Celebration with food , music & craic
- Admission: FREE
Happy 21st – Levenshulme Pub Company Anniversary Exhibition
Monday 14th March 2011
starts: 2:00pmAn exhibtion celebrating the last twenty one years of the Levenshulme Pub company
- Admission:
Dance Class: Claddagh Association of Adult Irish Dance
Monday 14th March 2011
starts: 7:00pmThe Weekly Dance Class by the Claddagh Association of Adult Irish Dance
- Admission: £4
BBC Radio Manchester Irish Citizen Manchester - Festival Special
Monday 14th March 2011
starts: 7:00pmTune into BBC Radio Manchester on 95.1fm to listen to Lennie Connell and all the team bring you the best of whats on in the Irish Festival
- Admission: Free
Sean Dempsey Set Dance Group
Monday 14th March 2011
starts: 9:00pmAll grades welcome at any of the above classes, from beginners to advanced.
- Admission: £3 including raffle
We Love County Mayo - Photographic Exhibition
Tuesday 15th March 2011
starts: 12:00pmAn exhibtion featuring the work of nine photogrphers from the UK and Ireland
- Admission: Free
St Patrick's Celebrations
Tuesday 15th March 2011
starts: 1:00pmIrish Community Care Over 50s Social Event
- Admission: FREE
Happy 21st – Levenshulme Pub Company Anniversary Exhibition
Tuesday 15th March 2011
starts: 2:00pmAn exhibtion celebrating the last twenty one years of the Levenshulme Pub company
- Admission:
Sean Dempsey Set Dance Group
Tuesday 15th March 2011
starts: 7:45pmAll grades welcome at any of the above classes, from beginners to advanced.
- Admission: £3 including raffle
Another Taste of Irish
Tuesday 15th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmCome along and find out about the opportunities for learning Irish in Manchester.
- Admission: FREE
We Love County Mayo - Photographic Exhibition
Wednesday 16th March 2011
starts: 12:00pmAn exhibtion featuring the work of nine photogrphers from the UK and Ireland
- Admission: Free
Irish Community Care Over 50s St. Patricks Celebration
Wednesday 16th March 2011
starts: 12:00pmA St. Patricks Celebration with music by Hughie Conway!
- Admission: FREE
Irish Community Care Over 50s St. Patricks Celebration
Wednesday 16th March 2011
starts: 12:30pmA St. Patricks Celebration with music by Chris Ball
- Admission: FREE
Happy 21st – Levenshulme Pub Company Anniversary Exhibition
Wednesday 16th March 2011
starts: 2:00pmAn exhibtion celebrating the last twenty one years of the Levenshulme Pub company
- Admission:
The Not Quite St Patrick’s Day Pub Walk
Wednesday 16th March 2011
starts: 6:00pmA walk around Emerald Green Manchester
- Admission: £6
Irish Dancing class with the Keegan Kennedy School of Irish Dancing
Wednesday 16th March 2011
starts: 6:00pmFancy being the next Riverdance or Lord of the Dance star?
- Admission: contact venue for details
Dave Allen - A Journey Through Life – World Premiere
Wednesday 16th March 2011
Royal Exchange Theatre Company
starts: 7:30pmDave Allen's humour, outlook and life are brought to the stage in the world premiere of this play during the Manchester Irish Festiva
- Admission: £7,£10
Adults Irish Dancing class with the Keegan Kennedy School of Irish Dancing
Wednesday 16th March 2011
starts: 7:30pmA special Adults only class for fun and pleasure
- Admission:
Set Dancing, Ceili and Sean Nos class with Barbara Aherne
Wednesday 16th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmAll grades welcome at any of the above classes, from beginners to advanced.
- Admission: £3 including raffle
Live music with Irish singer Denise Morgan and friends
Wednesday 16th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmIrish singer Denise Morgan starts the St. Patrick's celebrations off with this special free concert
- Admission: Free
St Patricks Eve at O’Sheas
Wednesday 16th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmJoin Derry man Seamus Curley for an evening of Traditional Irish Music at its very best.
- Admission:
St Patricks Day Celebration
Thursday 17th March 2011
starts: 12:30amAn Irish Community Care Over 50s
- Admission: FREE
St Patrick's All Day Party
Thursday 17th March 2011
starts: 11:00amFollow the crowds to County Levenshulme to join in the biggest Irish Party of the Year
- Admission: FREE
We Love County Mayo - Photographic Exhibition
Thursday 17th March 2011
starts: 12:00pmAn exhibtion featuring the work of nine photogrphers from the UK and Ireland
- Admission: Free
St Patrick's All Day Party at The Farmers sponsored by Guinness
Thursday 17th March 2011
starts: 12:00pmHead down to Burnage down for an all day and night St Patrick's Day celebration with the legendary 'Doc'
- Admission: FREE
Free Cheltenham Races St Patrick's Day Party at Hennigans sponsored by Guinness
Thursday 17th March 2011
starts: 12:00pmFancy a flutter on the Cheltenham Races or just want to enjoy one of the best pints of Guinness in Manchester?
- Admission: Free
St. Patrick’s Day
Thursday 17th March 2011
starts: 12:00pmChildren’s Activities, Live Music , GAA games live and Irish Stew!
- Admission: FREE
Irish Community Care Over 50s St. Patricks Celebration
Thursday 17th March 2011
Sacred Heart Church Social Centre
starts: 12:00pmA St. Patricks Celebration
- Admission: FREE
St Patricks Day Party
Thursday 17th March 2011
starts: 12:30pmMusic during the day from The Craickers and in the evening from the Coolers
- Admission: £5 tickets purchased from bar for evening party
Happy 21st – Levenshulme Pub Company Anniversary Exhibition
Thursday 17th March 2011
starts: 2:00pmAn exhibtion celebrating the last twenty one years of the Levenshulme Pub company
- Admission:
Live music from The Craic!
Thursday 17th March 2011
starts: 7:00pmThe Craic have gained huge popularity as a fun celtic band playing fast "&" furious Jigs and reels along with traditional songs from the emerald isle.
- Admission: tbc
The Indians
Thursday 17th March 2011
starts: 7:00pmOne of the most successful Irish bands ever to cross the Irish Sea celebrating 40 years on the road
- Admission: £10
Manchester Irish Festival Guinness Tradfest - St Pat's Night special with Zacc Rogers
Thursday 17th March 2011
starts: 7:00pmEnjoy a free night of live Irish Music with Zacc Rogers
- Admission: Free
Young, Gifted & Gorgeous St Patrick's night FREE Club night sponsored by WKD
Thursday 17th March 2011
starts: 7:00pmGet ready to party, this is the big one
- Admission: Free
Dave Allen - A Journey Through Life – World Premiere
Thursday 17th March 2011
Royal Exchange Theatre Company
starts: 7:30pm
- Admission: £7,£10
St. Patrick Nights Dance
Thursday 17th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmSt. Patrick Nights party with Live music
- Admission:
Green Hot Craickers
Thursday 17th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmLive Music from Green Hot Craickers
- Admission: FREE
St Patricks Night Celebration
Thursday 17th March 2011
starts: 9:00pmLive Irish, Traditional & Country music from Shake the Barley
- Admission: FREE
Happy 21st – Levenshulme Pub Company Anniversary Exhibition
Friday 18th March 2011
starts: 2:00pmAn exhibtion celebrating the last twenty one years of the Levenshulme Pub company
- Admission:
Irish Dancing class with the Keegan Kennedy School of Irish Dancing
Friday 18th March 2011
starts: 6:00pmFancy being the next Riverdance or Lord of the Dance star?
- Admission: contact venue for details
Irish X Factor: Final, sponsored by Magners
Friday 18th March 2011
starts: 7:00pmWith over £400 in prizes up for grabs, this is bound to be a fantastic finale
- Admission: Free
Shayne Ward - Up Close and Personal UK Tour
Friday 18th March 2011
starts: 7:00pmFormer X-Factor Star returns for this special homecoming gig
- Admission: £25
The Script - SOLD OUT
Friday 18th March 2011
starts: 7:30pmThe Dublin trio play the MEN arena in their first UK headline tour.
- Admission: SOLD OUT - no tickets left
Dave Allen - A Journey Through Life – World Premiere
Friday 18th March 2011
Royal Exchange Theatre Company
starts: 7:30pmDave Allen's humour, outlook and life are brought to the stage in the world premiere of this play during the Manchester Irish Festiva
- Admission: £7,£10
Jimmy Docherty acoustic session
Friday 18th March 2011
starts: 8:30pmLive acoustic session from Jimmy Docherty and guests
- Admission: FREE
Fiddlin’ Thieves
Friday 18th March 2011
starts: 9:00pmFiddlin’ Thieves (formerly “The long road”) live in the Lounge Bar
- Admission: FREE
Ronnie's Irish Karaoke Singalong
Friday 18th March 2011
starts: 9:00pmChoose from all your favourites songs, including Irish and Country Hits
- Admission: FREE
The Irish Connection - Festival Special
Saturday 19th March 2011
starts: 10:00amTune into 97.2 for the Irish Connection show with John Lowry
- Admission:
Irish Dancing class with the Keegan Kennedy School of Irish Dancing
Saturday 19th March 2011
starts: 11:00amFancy being the next Riverdance or Lord of the Dance star?
- Admission: contact venue for details
Happy 21st – Levenshulme Pub Company Anniversary Exhibition
Saturday 19th March 2011
starts: 2:00pmAn exhibtion celebrating the last twenty one years of the Levenshulme Pub company
- Admission:
Manchester St Patricks Society Dinner Dance
Saturday 19th March 2011
starts: 7:30pmIncludes a drinks reception, a three course meal and entertainment
- Admission: £50
Ulster Province Dance Music
Saturday 19th March 2011
starts: 7:30pmFundraising Dance for Irish Community Care
- Admission: £10
Dave Allen - A Journey Through Life – World Premiere
Saturday 19th March 2011
Royal Exchange Theatre Company
starts: 7:30pmDave Allen's humour, outlook and life are brought to the stage in the world premiere of this play during the Manchester Irish Festiva
- Admission:
Live Music with Karen and the Ranchers
Saturday 19th March 2011
English Martyr’s Parish Centre
starts: 8:00pmThe original Ranchers are all brothers from Co Wicklow. Karen joined the band a few years ago
- Admission: £4
Irish night with Skirm
Saturday 19th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmTop Irish singer 'Skirm' headlines this special St Patrick's weekend special
- Admission: FREE
Club Cuideachta
Saturday 19th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmCome along and chat in as much Irish as you can manage over a drink and to the backdrop of live traditional music.
- Admission: FREE admission by ticket.
Live music with Jimmy Docherty
Saturday 19th March 2011
starts: 9:00pmThe popular singer songwriter covers Irish to modern day classics
- Admission: FREE
Pre match breakfast Q&A
Saturday 19th March 2011
starts: 10:30pmhosted by RTE & Talksport presenter Dom McGuinness.
- Admission: £5
St Patrick's Family Day Celebrations with the Full Irish Radio Show
Sunday 20th March 2011 (All day)
starts: (All day)Join Joe Casserley and all the Full Irish Team for this special St Patrick's Family Day celebration
- Admission: £24.99 includes 4 course Irish themed menu
Happy 21st – Levenshulme Pub Company Anniversary Exhibition
Sunday 20th March 2011
starts: 2:00pmAn exhibtion celebrating the last twenty one years of the Levenshulme Pub company
- Admission:
Irish and Country Sing-a-long
Sunday 20th March 2011
starts: 4:00pmwith Mr Showbiz himself, The Doc
- Admission: FREE
End of Festival Irish Singalong
Sunday 20th March 2011
starts: 4:00pmAn "End of Festival" Irish singalong with Ronnie
- Admission: FREE
Tradition music session
Sunday 20th March 2011
starts: 4:00pmTradition music session
- Admission: FREE
Set Dancing, Ceili and Sean Nos class with Barbara Aherne
Sunday 20th March 2011
starts: 6:45pmAll grades welcome at any of the above classes, from beginners to advanced.
- Admission: £3 including raffle
Live music from Billy O’Dwyer
Sunday 20th March 2011
starts: 7:00pmwith The SorryAss Blues Band
- Admission: £10
The Last Drop with Joe Casserley: Guinness Tradfest Closing Party
Sunday 20th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmTop Irish band The Last Drop Joe Casserley from the Full Irish Radio show headline this closing party for the two week Guinness Tradfest
- Admission: FREE
Palace Reunion - Back for Good - Club night with DJ Tom Dee
Sunday 20th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmThe legendary club DJ Tom Dee hosts this special reunion for former visitors of the Palace Nightclub
- Admission: Free
Groovy Revolution
Sunday 20th March 2011
starts: 9:00pmLive Music from Groovy Revolution
- Admission: FREE
GAA football training
Monday 21st March 2011
starts: 6:00amRegular GAA football training for boys and girls aged 7 - 14
- Admission: £2
Dave Allen - A Journey Through Life – World Premiere
Monday 21st March 2011
Royal Exchange Theatre Company
starts: 7:30pmDave Allen's humour, outlook and life are brought to the stage in the world premiere of this play during the Manchester Irish Festiva
- Admission: £7,£10
Westlife
Tuesday 22nd March 2011
starts: 7:30pmShane, Mark, Kian and Nicky return to perform all their classic hits
- Admission: £40.50
Dave Allen - A Journey Through Life – World Premiere
Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Royal Exchange Theatre Company
starts: 7:30pmDave Allen's humour, outlook and life are brought to the stage in the world premiere of this play during the Manchester Irish Festiva
- Admission:
Westlife
Wednesday 23rd March 2011
starts: 7:30pmShane, Mark, Kian and Nicky return to perform all their classic hits
- Admission: £40.50
Dave Allen - A Journey Through Life – World Premiere
Wednesday 23rd March 2011
Royal Exchange Theatre Company
starts: 7:30pmDave Allen's humour, outlook and life are brought to the stage in the world premiere of this play during the Manchester Irish Festiva
- Admission: £7,£10
Dave Allen - A Journey Through Life – World Premiere
Thursday 24th March 2011
Royal Exchange Theatre Company
starts: 7:30pm
- Admission: £7,£10
Set Dancing, Ceili and Sean Nos class with Eamonn Nolan
Thursday 24th March 2011
starts: 8:00pmAll grades welcome at any of the above classes, from beginners to advanced.
- Admission: £3 including raffle
Dave Allen - A Journey Through Life – World Premiere
Friday 25th March 2011
Royal Exchange Theatre Company
starts: 7:30pmDave Allen's humour, outlook and life are brought to the stage in the world premiere of this play during the Manchester Irish Festiva
- Admission: £7,£10
Jimmy Docherty acoustic session
Friday 25th March 2011
starts: 8:30pmLive acoustic session from Jimmy Docherty and guests
- Admission: FREE
Dave Allen - A Journey Through Life – World Premiere
Saturday 26th March 2011
Royal Exchange Theatre Company
starts: 7:30pmDave Allen's humour, outlook and life are brought to the stage in the world premiere of this play during the Manchester Irish Festiva
- Admission: £7, £10
Christie Hospital Charity Event: Live Music with Sean Wilson
Saturday 26th March 2011
English Martyr’s Parish Centre
starts: 8:00pmA Charity Dance organised by the Kerry Association in aid of the Christie Hospital.
- Admission: Tickets £3 Door £5
Ceili Time
Saturday 26th March 2011
starts: 8:30pmCeili band from Ireland
- Admission: Advance Ticket £5 , £6 on the Door
All Irish poems under the sun
Monday 28th March 2011
starts: 6:00pmIncludes the launch of “A Million Ways to Measure the Sun” by poet Steve Garside and open mic Irish Poetry
- Admission: Both events are FREE
The Full Irish Festival and Family Fun Day
Sunday 1st May 2011 (All day)
starts: (All day)A Bank Holiday Family Fun Day with a whole host of Live Entertainment along with many traditional family fun events and races
- Admission:
Fr Pat Clarke fundraising night
Saturday 7th May 2011
starts: 7:00pmCharity fundraising event for the street children of Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Admission: £5
Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance returns to Opera House in Manchester
Sunday 8th January 2012
starts: 8:00pm
- Admission:
Heats for 2012 Manchester Irish Festival Battle of Bands 25 Jan - 15 Feb
Wednesday 25th January 2012
starts: 7:30pmHeats every Wednesday to 15 Feb
- Admission: Free
Manchester Irish Festival Ceili and Set Dancing - Parade Special
Monday 30th January 2012
starts: 2:30pm
- Admission: Free
Heats for 2012 Manchester Irish Festival Battle of Bands
Wednesday 1st February 2012
starts: 7:30pmHeats every Wednesday to 15 Feb
- Admission: Free
Club Cuideachta
Wednesday 1st February 2012
starts: 8:00pm
- Admission: Tickets are free but should be reserved in advance
Heats for 2012 Manchester Irish Festival Battle of Bands
Wednesday 8th February 2012
starts: 7:30pmHeats every Wednesday to 15 Feb
- Admission: Free
Noel Gallagher & High Flying Birds UK Debut
Monday 13th February 2012
starts: 7:30pm
- Admission: £35.00 - £59.50
Heats for 2012 Manchester Irish Festival Battle of Bands
Wednesday 15th February 2012
starts: 7:30pmHeats every Wednesday to 15 Feb
- Admission: Free
St. Kent’s & The Co. Fermanagh Association are holding a fundraising night for Mark Mc Govern
Saturday 18th February 2012
starts: 7:00pmSpecial fundraising evening
- Admission: £5
Final of 2012 Manchester Irish Festival Battle of Bands
Wednesday 22nd February 2012
starts: 7:30pmThis is the final for this years Manchester Irish Festival Battle of the Bands
- Admission: Free
Irish Music Concert with Mike McGoldrick, John Doyle, John McCusker
Thursday 23rd February 2012
starts: 7:30pm
- Admission: Tickets £13.50 - 15yrs & under - £6.50
Fullen Gaels Dinner dance- All Britian Champion’s 2010-2011
Saturday 25th February 2012
starts: 7:00pm
- Admission: £30
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
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
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
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
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
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
Irish Festival Worship
Sunday 4th March 2012
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
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:
Traditional Irish Music Classes with Tara O'Carolan CCE every Monday
Monday 5th March 2012
starts: 6:30pm
- Admission:
Irish Community Care over 50's group - Irish Social
Tuesday 6th March 2012
starts: 12:00pm
- Admission: Free
Manchester Irish Festival Film night - The Quiet Man
Tuesday 6th March 2012
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
starts: 12:30pm
- Admission: Free
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
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
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
Manchester Irish Festival Quiz
Thursday 8th March 2012
starts: 8:00pmSean's FUN Irish Quiz Lots of prizes
- Admission: Free
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
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
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
starts: 5:00pmCome and cheer on Ireland against Scotland
- 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 Reel Rhythms 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
starts: 8:00pm
- Admission: check with venue
Manchester Martyrs Monument Fundraising Dance
Saturday 10th March 2012
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
St. Patrick’s Parade After party with Adam Carr DJ 3 till late
Sunday 11th March 2012
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
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:
Beat The Frog – IRISH SPECIAL
Monday 12th March 2012
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
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
starts: 12:00pm
- Admission: Free
Manchester Irish Festival Film night - The Commitments
Tuesday 13th March 2012
starts: 7:00pmentrance includes a dish of Irish Stew and Soda bread
- Admission: £2.50 includes free Irish Stew and Soda bread
Manchester Irish Festival - Cheltenham Horse Racing Festival - Ladies Day
Wednesday 14th March 2012
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
starts: 12:30pm
- Admission: Free
The Dubliners 50th Anniversary Concert
Wednesday 14th March 2012
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
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:
Manchester Irish Festival - Cheltenham Horse Racing Festival - St Patrick's Thursday
Thursday 15th March 2012
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
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
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
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
Cheltenham Gold Cup Day
Friday 16th March 2012
starts: 11:30amCome and watch the world famous races shown live
- Admission: FREE
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
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
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 with Peter McCluskey
Friday 16th March 2012
starts: 9:00pm
- Admission: check with venue
Manchester Irish Festival - St Patrick's Day Breakfast
Saturday 17th March 2012
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
Free 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:
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
starts: 12:00pm
- Admission: £5
Free All Day - 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
starts: 1:00pm
- Admission: Tickets in advance £4. At the door £5
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 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
RBS European Six Nations - Rugby Tournament - England v Ireland
Saturday 17th March 2012
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
starts: 7:00pm
- Admission: £16/£8 concession
St Kentigern's St Patrick's Night celebrations
Saturday 17th March 2012
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
starts: 8:00pm
- Admission: check with venue
St Patrick's Night with Sean McSherry
Saturday 17th March 2012
starts: 9:00pm
- Admission: check with venue
Exploring Little Ireland - Manchester Irish Festival Blue Badge Guided Walk
Sunday 18th March 2012
starts: 3:00pmGuided walk run by New Manchester Walks. Guide: Ed Glinert.
- Admission: £6
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)
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
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.