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IRISH EXAMINER | September 4th, 2019
Out & About

BByy PPaaddddyy MMccCCaarrtthhyy

Even though summer has officially ended we still
have such a lot of nice weather in the forecast for the
next few weeks that I have to let you know that a lot
is going on, with plenty of good Irish festivals. I am
sure that you would like to know of some of them in
my Out&About.
I’ll kick it off with one of the most successful festi-
vals which is the 11th Annual Hudson Valley Fest
held in Peekskill which is a fun family day of Irish cul-
ture on the Hudson!
The Hudson Valley Irish Fest returns to Peekskill’s
Riverfront Green Park on Saturday, September 28.
The Fest will run from 11 am to 7 pm, rain or shine.
The donation is $10 per person, ages 12 and under
free. No coolers or pets permitted. Advance tickets
can be obtained at hudsonvalleyirishfest.com/tickets.
This community-based, not for profit cultural
event was established in 2009 to celebrate and pro-
mote the rich Irish-American heritage in the lower
Hudson Valley. Dan Dennehy, the organizations’
founding chair, stated, “Our all volunteer committee
plan year-round for our Riverside celebration of
Ireland and Irish America in the Hudson Valley.
“Over 11 years, the Fest, Irish Center and Library
continue to provide high quality, affordable entertain-
ment, educational and musical events.”
Headliners at the breathtaking backdropped main
stage are The Screaming Orphans, The
Cunningham Brothers Band, the McLean Avenue The Screaming Orphans will be performing at the 11th Annual Hudson Valley Fest
Band, and Tim Murphy & Seisun accompanied by Nassau AOH Irish Festival will be held on recognition to the Nassau County Ladies AOH on
the Fighting 69th Regiment’s Pipe Major Joe Brady September 15 at Nickerson Beach, Long Beach, Long their 125th Anniversary! The festival will be held
and a breathtaking massed pipe band. Island. Come and join the fun at a great Irish Festival from 9 am to 6 pm at Nickerson Beach (80 Lido Blvd.,
The Jack McAndrew Memorial Traditional Tent and Feis. Delight in the Irish Step Dancing competi- Lido Beach). Entry is $10 per person; no charge for
features Irish recording artists Mary Courtney, tions, thrill to the marching bagpipes and drum children under 16. A Catholic Mass will be held on
Donie Carroll, and many more renowned tradition- bands, enjoy traditional Irish singing and shop at plen- site at 11 am.
al Irish musicians. The Clan na hÉireann School of ty of Irish vendors. For more information, visit NassauAOHfeis.com
Irish Dance Tent features talented local Irish There will be games for kids, Irish art on display, a or call (646) 481-3347.
dancers. The spoken word tent is hosted by Irish Gaelic Cul Camp, and even an opportunity to brush The next event came to my attention from Trinity
American Writers & Artists Salon host John Kearns up on your Irish language skills! Food and beverages Events who asked me to let you know if you are
with best-selling authors, historians, poets, story- will be available. There will be live music by Bangers interested and this is what they say.
tellers, and historical displays. & Mash. Come celebrate all that’s best of Irish her- “I am writing to you regarding an upcoming event
Visitors are encouraged to take MTA Metro- itage and culture at this 47th Annual Feis & Irish ‘Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day’ scheduled for
North’s Hudson Line to Peekskill train station, imme- Festival, put on by the Nassau County Board of the September 15 at the Rockland GAA Clubhouse and
diately adjacent to the beautiful Riverfront Green, Ancient Order of Hibernians in America. This Pavilion in Orangeburg, NY. This event is being
and a beautiful 1-hour ride along the Hudson River year’s Hibernian Festival honors Nassau AOH planned and managed by Trinity Events. Our current
from GCT. Ample free parking is available. Division 17’s Andrew Healey for his great service to goal is to organize more community engagement
Now here is an event that is very close to my heart the Order and to other important local Irish causes. events for the upcoming year in both Rockland
and I will be there for the fun and so should you. The This year’s Irish Festival and Feis also offers special County and the Greater NYC area.
“In the past two years, we have organized a
Fundraiser for a local Pipe Band that brought in over
Follow Us On... 3,000 attendees year over year. We have experience
with events of all sizes, but one of the most fun events
for us is creating a Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day, unlike
anything in the tri-state (NY/NJ/CT) area.
“Our vision for the festival includes live entertain-
ment throughout the day, Irish food, and sellers of
Irish Goods.”
irishexaminerusa McNicholas at Trinity Events (trinityeventsnj.com)
Contact
Meaghan
Mallon
Colleen
and
at TrinityEventsNJ@gmail.com.
Well as I said, we still have a lot of summer to go
have some fun and show your Irishness before the
irishexaminerus Fall comes crashing in and the days get shorter.
See you all again next week when I am
Out&About again. C