No Irish Need Apply
If you’re looking to indulge your Irishness, then Sunday could be a big day for you.
First up, the 16th Annual Celtic Day in Bristol’s Lions Park, at the foot of friendly Mill Street. It’s always a great crowd, and for good reason. Lots of music, featuring No Irish Need Apply and the Hooligans—and both of those bands are always a party. The Fitzpatrick School of Irish Dance will also be on their toes throughout the day. It’s a sure bet the pipes will be calling, too, as the Philadelphia Police and Fire Pipes and Drums will be on the march.
As with most festivals, you can count on great food and drink, vendors, and plenty of kid-friendly activities. Pack an umbrella on the off-chance, but, hey … we’re Irish. A little rain won’t dampen our spirits. The fun runs from 1 to 8 p.m.
Members of the South Jersey Irish Society are hosting their picnic at the CYO-Yardville Branch, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. You dance the day away under a covered pavilion. The pool will be open until 5, and you can roast your own hot dogs in one of the many charcoal grills. Play mini-golf with the kids, or send them off to the game room.
As for the rest of the week, hey, did we miss the memo? Are you all going to be in Wildwood this week? Well, hey, if you’re down there working on your burn, drop into Casey’s, 301 New York Avenue in North Wildwood, on Saturday night for Jamison Celtic Rock. Take our word for it … you’ll have a great time.
Also a fun time …
Slainte at Keenan’s, 113 Old New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood, from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday. You’ll see familiar faces, Frank Day & CJ Mills of Jamison Celtic Rock.
The Broken Shillelaghs at Lazy Lanigan’s, 139 Egg Harbor Road, in Sewell, N.J. The tunes start at 9.
The rest of the week, you can always count on plenty of opportunities to hear Irish music, with traditional Irish music sessions all over the place.
We know it’s a few weeks out, but we also wanted to remind you about the Graeme Park Celtic Weekend in Horsham, July 20 and 21. Lots of music, including the Glengarry Bhoys, Seamus Kennedy and our local piping pals, Irish Thunder. Mark your calendar.
Want to know more? Check the calendar for details. It’s small, but mighty.
