Kells 42nd Annual St. Patrick’s Irish Festival - March 6-17th

March 8, Kick-Off Celebration: the festival official launch commemorates what would have been Kells’ founder Joe McAleese’s 92nd birthday, with a day dedicated to celebrating his legacy. March 6-17, Live Irish Music: find an exceptional lineup of performances by celebrated Irish and Celtic-inspired artists. Thursday, March 6th Kells opens at 11:30 AM Music begins at 9 PM - David Garbers Entry: FREE Friday, March 7th Kells opens at 11:30 AM Music begins at 9 PM - Mairtin O hUigin Entry: FREE Saturday, March 8th, Festival Kick-Off & Kells Founder Joe McAleese's Birthday Kells opens at 11:30 AM Music begins at 7PM - Mairtin O hUigin & Zac Tupper Entry: FREE Sunday, March 9th Kells opens at 11:30 AM Music begins at 9 PM - Mairtin O hUigin Entry: FREE Monday, March 10th Kells opens at 11:30 AM Tuesday, March 11th Kells opens at 11:30 AM Music begins at 9 PM - Mairtin O hUigin Entry: FREE Wednesday, March 12th Kells opens at 11:30 AM Music begins at 9 PM - Mairtin O hUigin Thursday, March 13th Kells opens at 11:30 AM Music begins at 7 PM - Smokin' Shamrocks & Mairtin O hUigin Entry: FREE Friday, March 14th Kells opens at 11:30 AM Music begins at 7 PM - Smokin' Shamrocks & Mairtin O hUigin Entry: FREE Saturday, March 15th Kells opens at 7 AM - 6 Nations Rugby (Ireland vs. Italy) St. Patrick's Day Parade at 1 PM Music includes: 12 PM - Smokin' Shamrocks, Mairtin O hUigin, David Garbers, Zach Tupper & Josh Lopes 3 PM - Stout Pounders 7 PM - Vertigo Zoo Entry: $20 (Covers Saturday, March 15th & Monday, March 17th) Sunday, March 16th Kells opens at 10 AM - following the St. Patrick's Day Dash Music begins at 2 PM - Smokin' Shamrocks & Mairtin O hUigin Entry: $20 Monday, March 17th - St. Patrick's Day Kells opens at 10 AM Music includes: 12 PM - Smokin' Shamrocks, Mairtin O hUigin, David Garbers, Zach Tupper & Josh Lopes 3 PM - The Belfast Bandits 7 PM - Vertigo Zoo & SPD/SFD Pipes and Drums Traditional Irish Fare: Festival attendees can savor a selection of classic Irish dishes, including Corned Beef, Irish Stew, Ballycastle Sausage Rolls, and Ethna’s freshly baked Irish Soda Bread. These culinary offerings will be complemented by signature Kells brews, such as Kells Lager, Irish Red Ale, and Stout. Themed Events: Key highlights include rugby watch parties, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade scheduled for March 15, and a reception for the Mayor of Galway on March 13.

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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2885377-0

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