Canada's Irish Fest 2002



			Canada's Irish Fest 2002 July 19-21

Canada's Irish Festival on the Miramichi is an annual event held in New Brunswick's newest city.

The Festival is an annual celebration of music, culture and family! From open-air concerts to music workshops to family reunions, it is a premiere event that is not to be missed. Stroll through our historic city, enjoy the breathtaking scenery and views of the famous Miramichi River, accompanied by great Irish music.

The Festival is a jam-packed entertainment package for the whole that combines our excellent homegrown talent with some of Ireland's best entertainers and musicians. The Festival has been held in the City of Miramichi (formerly the towns of Newcastle and Chatham) since 1984.

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Guest Speaker
Ambassador Martin B. Burke from the Embassy of Ireland in Ottawa is the Guest speaker at this year's opening ceremonies. Ambassador Burke is from Dublin, Ireland, and was educated at Marian College, Ballsbridge.

Ambassador Burke entered Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs in 1971. He has served in London, Northern Ireland, The Hague and Washington. In 1989 he was appointed Ambassador of Ireland to Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia. He was Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in 1994 in Canberra and named Ambassador of Ireland to Sweden in 1995. In September, 201, he was appointed Ambassador to Canada and Jamaica. The Irish Festival is honoured to have Ambassador Burke as the opening ceremony's guest speaker. ( Click for More on the Opening Ceremonies)

About our City
The city of Miramichi lies on both shores of the Miramichi River, long known for its legendary salmon fishing and unspoiled natural beauty. The famous river runs through Northumberland County and empties into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Historically, the name "Miramichi" referred to the entire river valley, as well as all of its towns and seaports. It is still used in this context today.

Web site:
www.canadasirishfest.com

E-Mail:

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 415
1745 Water Street
Miramichi, New Brunswick
Canada E1N 3A8
Tel: (506) 778-8810
Fax: (506) 773-4525

Day Admissions: $7.00 per day (tax incl.)
Children under 12 admitted free to the Lord Beaverbrook Arena and New Brunswick Community College sites when accompanied by an adult (day only). Sunday: Day admission free for all seniors aged 65 and over.

Pub Admissions: $14 per night (tax incl.)
Lord Beaverbrook Arena - Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Concert Admissions: $17 per show (tax incl.)
James M. Hill High School - Friday and Saturday

Plan to take part in one of the festival's most popular events: the Walking Parade.

Clans gather and march to the sound of pipes and drums along Miramichi's historical streets and past century-old homes and buildings.

Bring the entire family and explore the streets of Miramichi on foot. Just follow the Shamrocks on the streets!