Date: 3/10 - 3/11
Saturday, March 10, 2012 Noon - 11 pm Sunday, March 11, 2012 Noon - 7 pm Shamrock Festival Free Admission
Whether your Irish or just look good in green, come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early at Laurita Winery! Bring your family and friends to Laurita for an exciting weekend of fantastic fun, toe-tapping Irish music, and wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. On Saturday, enjoy the lively music of The Bantry Boys, a local Irish-American band, who will entertain our guests with their unique sound and amazing harmonies. Ed Russell & Ballyhaunis will be performing at Laurita on Sunday playing traditional Irish folk music sure to be enjoyed by all! It would not be a Shamrock Festival celebration without Irish Step Dancing! On Sunday, enjoy the beauty and energy of Irish step dancing champions Julia Russell, Mary Kate Kane, and a supporting cast of talented young dancers. The Skyelanders, Jimmy Doyle and Scotty Butts, will be playing standard Irish tunes throughout the day. Sunday Brunch will not be served on March 11th, but The Marketplace will be open serving up delicious Irish fare such as corned beef & cabbage and traditional Irish lamb stew (click below for full menu). So, get your green on and enjoy the pre-celebratory St. Patty’s Day festivities at Laurita!
Click here to view the special St. Patrick’s Day Marketplace menu.
The Bantry Boys Saturday, March 10, 1:00-5:00pm Free Admission
The Bantry Boys, a local Irish-American band, who have been playing together since 1981, will be entertaining on Saturday, March 10 from 1-5pm. Three of the current group, Jimmy Dwyer, Bill Dwyer and Mike Brady are original members. The fourth member, Eric Pedrotty, joined the band four years ago. They have played primarily in the New Jersey and New York area, but have also performed in Ireland and in other European countries on occasion. Their use of harmonies and Eric's tin whistle set them apart. From toe-tapping singalongs to doleful ballads, the Bantry Boys will make you think you're on the Emerald Isle itself.
Ed Russell & Ballyhaunis Sunday, March 11, 1:00-5:00pm Free Admission
On Sunday, Ed Russell & Ballyhaunis will perform traditional Irish folk music with Ed Russell on guitar and lead vocals; Mike McKee on Irish fiddle; and Tom McKee on tin whistle, Bodhran, and lead guitar. In addition, enjoy the beauty and energy of Irish Step Dancing performed by champions Julia Russell, Mary Kate Kane, and a supporting cast of young dancers.
Ed Russell Music
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