In 2012, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of our signature event: the Dublin Irish Festival. This year, we begin the celebration of the next 25 years, and the excitement is already building as plans are underway to bring you a world-class line-up of Irish entertainment and culture Aug. 2-4.
Even though we celebrate Ireland, the Festival offers a multicultural experience, including the musical line-up. In addition to Irish imports such as The High Kings and We Banjo 3, be sure to look for Natalie MacMaster, the artist featured on the cover, who just happens to be from Nova Scotia. Other global musicians include the Red Hot Chilli Pipers from Scotland, who have received much acclaim for their “bagrock” sounds, and Carlos Nuñez, a bagpiper from Spain who will add his Celtic influences to the musical melting pot.
There truly is something for everyone, including the ever-popular Gaelic Storm and U.S. rock band the Young Dubliners. We’ve even thrown in a little bit of Nashville with the Willis Clan to round out the mix.
Anyone who has ever been to the Festival knows that music is just one element of all there is to look forward to – the pre-Festival IGS Energy 5K Run; the international treasures waiting to be discovered at the Marketplace; the experts in genealogy; and crafts, games and storytelling adventures in the Wendy’s Wee Folk Area.
Looking for a space to bring your friends and family together for the Festival? Gatherings at the Pond provide the perfect space to meet and enjoy the Festival as a group. Contact Mary Jo DiSalvo at mdisalvo@dublin.oh.us for more information.
I hope to see you at this year’s Dublin Irish Festival. Come and experience for yourself why the City of Dublin earned the title of World Festival and Event City from the International Festivals and Events Association.
In 2012, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of our signature event: the Dublin Irish Festival. This year, we begin the celebration of the next 25 years, and the excitement is already building as plans are underway to bring you a world-class line-up of Irish entertainment and culture Aug. 2-4.
Even though we celebrate Ireland, the Festival offers a multicultural experience, including the musical line-up. In addition to Irish imports such as The High Kings and We Banjo 3, be sure to look for Natalie MacMaster, the artist featured on the cover, who just happens to be from Nova Scotia. Other global musicians include the Red Hot Chilli Pipers from Scotland, who have received much acclaim for their “bagrock” sounds, and Carlos Nuñez, a bagpiper from Spain who will add his Celtic influences to the musical melting pot.
There truly is something for everyone, including the ever-popular Gaelic Storm and U.S. rock band the Young Dubliners. We’ve even thrown in a little bit of Nashville with the Willis Clan to round out the mix.
Anyone who has ever been to the Festival knows that music is just one element of all there is to look forward to – the pre-Festival IGS Energy 5K Run; the international treasures waiting to be discovered at the Marketplace; the experts in genealogy; and crafts, games and storytelling adventures in the Wendy’s Wee Folk Area.
Looking for a space to bring your friends and family together for the Festival? Gatherings at the Pond provide the perfect space to meet and enjoy the Festival as a group. Contact Mary Jo DiSalvo at mdisalvo@dublin.oh.us for more information.
I hope to see you at this year’s Dublin Irish Festival. Come and experience for yourself why the City of Dublin earned the title of World Festival and Event City from the International Festivals and Events Association.
