At a past festival, a roving leprechaun hitched a ride.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians Notre Dame Division of Montgomery County will host its annual Irish Festival at St. Michael’s in Mont Clare on June 5, 6 and 7.
Mont Clare is located off Route 422 and 29 South, just before Phoenixville. The festival site is a large, open space with a very large pavilion that will keep you comfortably out of the sun. The quiet surroundings of the festival grounds will be alive with upbeat music all weekend long.
Under the pavilion on Friday night at 6 you will be able to dance to the traditional music of Tom McHugh and Company, together with John McGillian.
At 2 o’clock on Saturday, Timlin and Kane will entertain you at the festival until 5 p.m. Then the pipes and drums of Irish Thunder will come marching in, followed by the very upbeat sound of The Bogside Rogues until 9 p.m.
Sunday under the pavilion the Rev. Andy McCormick will celebrate an outdoor Mass at 10:30. Sara Agnew will be the vocalist, with Irish Thunder leading the opening procession. Coffee and donuts will be provided by the festival after Mass.
Oliver McElone will come on right after Mass and perform until 2:30. Irish Thunder will again hit the stage and, to finish off the festival, everyone’s favorite Paddy’s Well will be on until 6 o’clock.
During the festival there will also be Irish dancers when the bands go on break. Vendors will be on location, as well as a moon bounce and slide for the children. There will be a washer’s tournament during on Saturday and Sunday for the adults.
Food will available all weekend with $2 pints at the beer wagon.
Over the years the Notre Dame Division has donated thousands of dollars back to the community, cancer victims, fire companies, police departments, school scholarships and others in need. This festival supports the Charity Account of the AOH. It’s not just a money-maker to fill somebody’s pockets. All proceeds go to those in need. So while you’re having a good time you are also helping someone, maybe somebody you know.
Entrance fee is $5 on Friday and $7 for Saturday and Sunday. There is also a $15.00 weekend pass. For more info and tickets call (610) 277-4868 or log onto www.aohnd1.com.
