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"New Dublin, Going Green since 1984" 28th Annual Celebration March 12 - 17, 2012 'New Dublin' (New London), Wisconsin Printable Schedule (pdf)

Monday March 12

Leprechaun Day  •  Leprechauns change the name of the town to New Dublin for the week, entertain kids, visit the elderly, and appear at various businesses.

Tuesday March 13

Hooligan Day. • Corned beef and cabbage is served throughout the week at Pup's Irish Pub on Hwy 54 in North Dublin (Northport) and The Waters, Half Nelson's, and Hilby's in New Dublin as well as by many other fine local establishments.

Wednesday March 14

Irish Caroling at St. Joseph Residence and Franklin Park apartments. It's a great way to learn all the traditional Irish sing-a-longs. Song sheets are provided. Meet in the lobby of St. Joseph's at 5:00 pm.

Thursday March 15

Irish Entertainment • 7:00 pm at the New London High School auditorium. Talented artists from the New Dublin area present a moving evening of Irish entertainment on stage that features songs, dances, and the humor of Ireland. Also, the introduction of Irish Man and Irish Rose Jim & Ellen Clarke, Grand Marshals Mad Dog & Merrill, and Irish Lad & Lassie will be made. It’s great family entertainment. Public invited. Free admission, donations appreciated.

Friday March 16

Irish Céili (kay-lee) • 7:00 pm - At the Crystal Falls Banquet Facility. A traditional social gathering of friends and family for music & dance. Learn Irish dance steps. Bob Pillsbury will be the caller and the Ceili band is The McGuiness Session Band. Public welcome. Free admission.

Finnegan's Wake • 8:00 pm - Begins at Pup's Irish Pub two miles west of New Dublin on Hwy 54 in North Dublin (Northport) and proceeds to other local establishments. Finnegan's Wake is a parody of an Irish funeral.

Saturday March 17 - St. Patrick's Day!

St. Patrick's Day Grand Parade • 1:00 pm - Downtown. Wisconsin's largest St. Patrick's Day parade includes an extensive lineup of bagpipe & marching bands, festive clowns, specialty units, clans, business floats, and more. Over 100 units. Prizes are awarded for the best entries. View the Parade Route.

New Dublin Irish Fest • 11:00 am to 6:00 pm - Two energetic Celtic bands perform. Sheamus Fitzpatrick and the McNally Boys will play from 11 am to 1 pm and Green Tea from 3 pm to 6pm. Also, Irish food, beverages, and market booths. Held downtown under a huge heated tent by Festival Foods. Entrance to Irish Fest is $5.00 for the day.

Schedule is subject to possible changes. Please note that animals are prohibited on public property at events as per city ordinance (pdf).

Events are sponsored by the Shamrock Club of New Dublin with the help of many fine businesses and individuals from New Dublin and the surrounding area. Information about any of the events listed or concerning a parade entry may be obtained through the contact page.

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