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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)
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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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