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Ireland On Parade 2011 - March 4th through 17th
Gaelic Park is proud to host our Ireland on Parade, now a multi-generational tradition that begin at Gaelic Park in 1992. Also known as, “Irish Week”, Ireland on Parade is part of the 10-day celebration at Gaelic Park in honor of Ireland’s patron saint, Patrick.
In addition to the wonderful dance school performances each night, Ireland on Parade will include exhibitions of both Ceili and Set dancing. Music is provided by The Irish Musicians Association, an organizations which consists of local artists who are dedicated to the perpetuation of traditional Irish music. Doors open each evening at 5:30pm with the first dance shows starting at 7:00pm each evening. Admission is free. Delicious, hot food is also available for purchase each evening.
Gaelic Park is also proud to participate in several of the area's St. Patrick's Day parades. Members and friends of "the park" are welcome to join us. Call the office for details.
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Irish Dance Schools
Celebrate with Irish music, set dancing, step dancing, and ceili dancing. Doors open each evening at 5:30pm. Free Admission!
Friday, March 4th
7:00pm - Jerry O’Loughlin School of Irish Dancing
7:30pm - Shaylyn McNamara School of Irish Dancing
8:00pm - Triallta Irish Dance Company
Tuesday, March 8th
7:00pm - Mullane, Healy, Godley School of Irish Dancing
7:30pm - Katie Noonan School of Irish Dancing
8:00pm - Gaelic Park Irish Ceili Dancers
Wednesday, March 9th
7:00pm - Weber School of Irish Dancing
7:30pm - Geraldine Foy School of Irish Dancing
Thursday, March 10th
7:00pm - Katie Hughes School of Irish Dancing
7:30pm - Eilish Sullivan School of Irish Dancing
8:00pm - Irish Music Session with Pat FInnegan & Friends
Friday, March 11th
7:00pm - Blackbird School of Irish Dancing
7:30pm - Lavin-Cassidy School of Irish Dancing
8:00pm - Garrity Music School
Sunday, March 13th
7:00pm - Dennehy School of Irish Dancing
Followed By the Gaelic Park Irish Set Dancers
Tuesday, March 15th
7:00pm - World Academy of Irish Dancing
7:30pm - Mulhern School of Irish Dance
Wednesday, March 16th
7:00pm - McCormack/Fay School of Irish Dancing
7:30pm - Crosskeys School of Irish Dancing
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Happenings in the Carraig Pub
Friday, March 4th
7:30pm - Joe Cullen
Saturday, March 5th
9:30pm - The Rockets
Thursday, March 10th
7:00pm - Irish Music Scession with Pat Finnegan & Friends
Friday, March 11th
7:30pm - Joe McShane
Saturday, March 12th - Open for lunch at 11am
1:30pm - John Dillon
6:00pm - Week Back
Sunday, March 13th
1:30pm - Joe McShane
6:00pm - Milligan Stew
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Special Food Menu
Delicious, hot food is also available for purchase each evening from 5:30pm in the Tara Room.
- Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner
- Shepherd's Pie
- Hot Beef Sandwich
- Chicken Breast Sandwich
- Corned Beef Sandwich
- Fish & Chips
- Irish Sausage & Chips
- Hot Dog
- Chicken Tenders & Chips
- French Fries
- Ice Cream
Irish Coffee Cottage
One of the many features of "Ireland on Parade" at Gaelic Park includes the "Irish Coffee Cottage" in the Emerald Room. Stop by to try a Traditional Irish Coffee served in a souvenir glass!
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As always, much of the success of this event is due to the hard work and particication of the Gaelic Park staff and all the wonderful dancers and their families and friends.
A special thanks to you all!
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Saturday, March 12th
Once again, we are proud to partake in the Oak Forest Fleadh.
On Saturday March 12th, buses will depart Gaelic Park to take parade marchers to the
The 2nd Annual Oak Forest Fleadh
There will be a complimentary shuttle leaving Gaelic Park for those wishing to march with Gaelic Park in the parade, and will immediately return to Gaelic Park following the parade. The parade will take place along Cicero Ave at 11:00am starting from 151st Street to 159th Street.
They have more information on this "Fleadh", Gaelic for "festival", including a 5K race, open bike ride, family parade, customer appreciation celebrations, and the annual pub and restaurant open house.
Click the photo to link to their official web site..
Not new, but a very worthwhile activity - Gaelic Park will particpate in the St. Baldrick's Foundatation Head Shaving Fundraising efforts. Head shavings will begin at 3:30pm in the Tara Room.
You may sign up to participate by clicking on the St. Baldrick's logo to the right for more details.
Click the photo to link to their official web site..
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The 2011 Queen of Gaelic Park will be selected and crowned on Sunday, March 6th at the Sunday Celtic Supper.
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And of course, what's St. Patrick's Day without a few of those parades. Call the office for specific details.
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