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The Screaming Orphans will be performing at the 11th Annual Hudson Valley Fest<\/figcaption><\/figure>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.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll kick it off with one of the most successful festivals which is the 11th Annual Hudson Valley Fest<\/strong> held in Peekskill which is a fun family day of Irish culture on the Hudson!<\/p>\n

The Hudson Valley Irish Fest returns to Peekskill\u2019s 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This community-based,\u00a0not for profit cultural event was established in 2009 to celebrate and promote the rich Irish-American heritage in the lower Hudson Valley. Dan Dennehy<\/strong>, the organizations\u2019 founding chair, stated, \u201cOur all volunteer committee plan year-round for our Riverside celebration of Ireland and Irish America in the Hudson Valley. <\/p>\n

\u201cOver 11 years, the Fest, Irish Center and Library continue to provide high quality, affordable entertainment, educational and musical events.\u201d <\/p>\n

Headliners at the breathtaking backdropped main stage are The Screaming Orphans<\/strong>, The Cunningham Brothers Band<\/strong>, the McLean Avenue Band<\/strong>, and Tim Murphy & Seisun<\/strong> accompanied by the Fighting 69th Regiment\u2019s Pipe Major Joe Brady<\/strong> and a breathtaking massed pipe band. <\/p>\n

The Jack McAndrew Memorial Traditional Tent<\/strong> features Irish recording artists Mary Courtney<\/strong>, Donie Carroll<\/strong>, and many more renowned traditional Irish\u00a0musicians. The Clan na h\u00c9ireann School of Irish Dance Tent<\/strong> features talented local Irish dancers. The spoken word tent is hosted by Irish American Writers & Artists Salon host John Kearns<\/strong> with best-selling authors, historians, poets, storytellers, and historical displays.<\/p>\n

Visitors are encouraged to take MTA Metro-North\u2019s Hudson Line to Peekskill train station, immediately adjacent to the beautiful Riverfront Green, and a beautiful 1-hour ride along the Hudson River from GCT.\u00a0 Ample free parking is available. <\/p>\n

Now here is an event that is very close to my heart and I will be there for the fun and so should you. The Nassau AOH Irish Festival<\/strong> will be held on September 15 at Nickerson Beach, Long Beach, Long Island. Come and join the fun at a great Irish Festival and Feis. Delight in the Irish Step Dancing competitions, thrill to the marching bagpipes and drum bands, enjoy traditional Irish singing and shop at plenty of Irish vendors.<\/p>\n

There will be games for kids, Irish art on display, a Gaelic Cul Camp, and even an opportunity to brush up on your Irish language skills! Food and beverages will be available. There will be live music by Bangers & Mash<\/strong>. Come celebrate all that\u2019s best of Irish heritage and culture at this 47th Annual Feis & Irish Festival, put on by the Nassau County Board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America. This year\u2019s Hibernian Festival honors Nassau AOH Division 17\u2019s Andrew Healey<\/strong> for his great service to the Order and to other important local Irish causes.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s Irish Festival and Feis also offers special recognition to the Nassau County Ladies AOH<\/strong> on their 125th Anniversary! The festival will be held from 9 am to 6 pm at Nickerson Beach (80 Lido Blvd., Lido Beach). Entry is $10 per person; no charge for children under 16. A Catholic Mass will be held on site at 11 am.
\nFor more information, visit NassauAOHfeis.com<\/a> or call (646) 481-3347. <\/p>\n

The next event came to my attention from Trinity Events<\/strong> who asked me to let you know if you are interested and this is what they say. <\/p>\n

\u201cI am writing to you regarding an upcoming event \u2018Halfway to St. Patrick\u2019s Day\u2019<\/strong> scheduled for September 15 at the Rockland GAA Clubhouse and Pavilion<\/strong> in Orangeburg, NY. This event is being planned and managed by Trinity Events.\u00a0Our current goal is to organize more community engagement events for the upcoming year in both Rockland County and the Greater NYC area. <\/p>\n

\u201cIn the past two years, we have organized a Fundraiser for a local Pipe Band that brought in over 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\u2019s Day, unlike anything in the tri-state (NY\/NJ\/CT) area.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cOur vision for the festival includes live entertainment throughout the day, Irish food, and sellers of Irish Goods.\u201d
\nContact Meaghan Mallon<\/strong> and Colleen McNicholas<\/strong> at Trinity Events (trinityeventsnj.com<\/a>) at TrinityEventsNJ@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Well as I said, we still have a lot of summer to go have some fun and show your Irishness before the Fall comes crashing in and the days get shorter.<\/p>\n

See you all again next week when I am Out&About again. <\/p>\n

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