Irish Festival Schedule

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.

Saturday July 12, 2008

Irish Festival Dinner and Ball

Newcastle Lions Club

Featuring ‘The Thomists’

7:30PM – midnight

Tickets $40 per person

Dress is semi-formal

Thursday July 17, 2008

Free entertainment at Waterford Green
Beer tent will be on-site.
Concert will be held rain or shine.
7:00PM – Ecumenical Service
8:00PM – Kelly Green
9:00PM – Cornerboys

Friday July 18, 2008

7:00AM – 11:00AM
Irish Festival Breakfast at St. Michael’s Basilica
12:00PM – 6:00PM
Corned Beef and Cabbage at Chatham Royal Canadian Legion, Church Street

Cultural Events (Free all day)
NBCC Miramichi
Doors open at 11:00AM

Lord Beaverbrook Arena
12:00PM – Nelson Doyle Dancers
12:30PM – Bob McCallum
1:45PM – Fran Doyle
3:00PM – Miramichi Fiddlers
4:00PM – Gillis Family

Opening Ceremonies 7:00PM
The guest speaker for the opening ceremonies will be Pat Binns, Canadian Ambassador to Ireland.
Friday Night Pub
8:45PM – Nelson Doyle Dancers
9:30PM – Sons of the River
10:00PM – Doherty, Sweeny and MacIsaac

St. Micheal's Basilica

Saturday July 19, 2008

7:00AM – 11:00AM
Irish Festival Breakfast at St. Michael’s Basilica
10:00AM
Family Walking Parade
Parade starts at James M. Hill High School, Henderson Street. All families are invited to march.
12:00PM – 6:00PM
Corned Beef and Cabbage at Chatham Royal Canadian Legion, Church Street

Lord Beaverbrook Arena
11:30AM – noon – Nelson Doyle Dancers
Noon – 1:00PM – Sons of the River
1:15PM – 2:15PM – Miramichi Ceili
2:30PM – 3:30PM – Bob McCallum
3:45PM – Rebecca Howe

Saturday Night Pub
9:00PM – The Town Pants
11:00PM – The Irish Descendants

Cultural Events at NBCC Miramichi
Free Admission

Knights of Columbus Hall – Chatham
8:00PM – midnight: Sing-along and dance with Jimmy Lawlor and Bob McCullam.
Sponsored by the Miramichi Chapter of the Irish Canadian Cultural Association of NB.

Sunday July 20, 2008

11:00AM
Running of the Green 5km run. Starts/Ends at Lord Beaverbrook Arena
1:00PM Eucharistic Celebration at St. Michael’s Basilica

Middle Island
No charge for admission from 9AM – 5PM
9:00AM – 1PM: Breakfast
BBQ will be available throughout the day from Noon to 5PM

Family Fun Day and Musical Entertainment
1:00PM – Historical Scavenger Hunt & Children’s Games
1:00PM – Gillis Family performance at the amphitheatre
1:30PM – 15 rounds of free Bingo
2:00PM – Treasure Hunt
2:45PM – Introduction of Irish Dignitaries at the amphitheatre
3:45PM – Nelson Doyle Dancers at the amphitheatre

Sunday Night Pub In The Big Tent
9:00PM – Connie and Paul
11:00PM – Sons of the River

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 & 1971. We have complete cemetery transcriptions for most parishes in the county. Visit us at NBCC.

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, sandwiches and complementary Irish soda bread. The tea room, named after Molly Keating by her daughter, is open Friday & Saturday afternoons at the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC).