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Many first class events await you at this year's Irish Festival. We've planned a full schedule of Irish music, dance, history, workshops, & children's activities. Don't miss the cultural booths displaying Irish crafts, gifts & wares throughout the weekend at the Lord Beaverbrook Arena.
 
Visit the Pricing / Details page for more information and admission prices. The Performers page gives details on the bands & musicians you see listed below, and the Activities page provides descriptions of the cultural activities.

Thursday, July 14, 2011
Outdoor Concert on Waterford Green
(Bring lawn chairs)
 
Time                        Performers                   
07:00pm - 07:45pm    Bob & Walter
08:00pm - 08:45pm    Miramichi Fiddlers
09:00pm - 09:45pm    The Sham-Rocks
10:00pm - 12:00pm    Mason's Tender

Friday, July 15, 2011 (L.B.A)

Time                        Performers                   
12:15pm - 01:00pm   Nelson Doyle Dancers 
01:00pm - 01:45pm   Gerry Roberts 
01:45pm - 02:30pm   Sham-Rocks
02:45pm - 03:45pm   Saint John Comhaltas
03:45pm - 04:30pm   Ten Strings and a Goatskin
                               (PEI)
06:30pm - 07:00pm   Kathleen Gory-McSorley
07:00pm - 08:30pm   Opening Ceremonies 
08:45pm - 10:45pm   Pub Featuring;  Makem
                               and Spain Brothers (LBA)
11:00pm - 12:30pm   Bang on the Ear
   
Saturday, July 16, 2011(L.B.A)
 
Time                        Performers              
11:30am - 12:15pm   Nelson Doyle Dancers 
12:15pm - 12:30pm   Red Hair & Leprechaun
                               Contest Winners Revealed
12:35pm - 01:00pm   Hibernian Pipes and Drums
01:15pm - 02:00pm   Gerry Roberts 
02:15pm - 03:00pm   Saint John Comhaltas
03:15pm - 04:00pm   Ten Strings and a Goatskin
04:15pm - 05:00pm   Barry Williams

Pub
9:00pm -10:45pm - Bang on the Ear
11:00pm - 01:00am - The Durty Nellys 

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Middle Island Family Fun Day
Restuarant open all day:
Breakfast - 10am-1pm
Barbecue - 1pm- 4pm
Musical Entertainment:
Friends with Heart - 1pm-4pm

Cultural Activities
(Tuesday, July 12 to Friday, July 15)
James M Hill Memorial High School 
4-Day Irish Dance Workshop with Ellen Doyle (Nelson
Doyle Dancers) and Maureen Haley (Boston, MA)


 
(Friday, July 15 & Saturday, July 16)
10:00am - 05:00pm   Provincial Archives of NB
10:00am - 05:00pm   Carolyn Harris, Professional
                                       Genealogist (Saturday only)
10:00am - 05:00pm   NB Genealogical Society
11:30am - 03:30pm   Mollys Irish Tea Room
01:00pm - 02:00pm   Inishowen-NB Fiddle Contest*
                               *(Friday only)
01:00pm - 02:00pm   Children's Irish Dance Workshop
                               Maureen Haley & Ellen Doyle
01:00pm - 02:00pm   (Saturday Only) Bodhran Workshop 
02:00pm - 03:00pm   Children's Interpretive Workshop
                               Ellen & Nelson Doyle Dancers
02:00pm - 03:00pm   Children's Fiddle Workshop
                               Kathleen Gorey-McSorley
02:00pm - 03:00pm   Adult Dance with Maureen Haley
02:00pm - 03:00pm   Adult Fiddle with Norman Young
02:00pm - 03:00pm   Children's Crafts Ages 3-6
                               with Joni Cormier
03:00pm - 04:00pm   Children's Crafts Ages 7-12
                               with Joni Craig
03:30pm - 04:30pm   (Saturday Only) Tin Whistle Workshop with
                               
Special Theatrical Performances

An Amharclann (New Brunswick's Irish Theatre Company)

 
Presents
: "The Pride of Parnell Sreet"

James M Hill Theatre; Saturday July, 16- 3:00pm-5:00pm

We encourage children to participate in our workshops to showcase their talent!

Miramichi Branch of NB Genealogical Society
Miramichi Branch of New Brunswick Genealogical Society will be on hand to help you research your family tree. Focusing on Northumberland County using the Census for the years 1851, 1861 & 1871. We have complete cemetery transcriptions for most parishes in the county. Visit us at James M Hill Memorial High School.


Molly's Tea Room has become a tradition at the Irish Festival! The Tea Room offers a quiet oasis when you want a break from the festivities. A quaint spot to grab a light lunch, you'll find tea,coffee, soup, sandwiches, and sweets.The tea room, named after Molly Keating by her daughter, is open Friday & Saturday afternoons at James M Hill Memorial High School Cafeteria.