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Irish Festival Seattle is March 14: 12pm-6pm & March 15: 10am-6pm at the Armory Food & Event Hall. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public.
Seattle Center Festál is a year-round series of 25 free cultural festivals, produced in partnership with community organizations. In 2022, Festál celebrated 25 years of stories and traditions, ushering in a new era of hybrid programming. Learn more about Festál and subscribe to the newsletter for updates.
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Performance |
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11:00am-12:30pm |
Goat, strings, and flutey things power this lively Celtic band! Their songs will lift you from your seat and transport you straight to Ireland. With spirited tunes and driving instrumentals, CAVORT brings the sound of Ireland to the Pacific Northwest. Their infectious rhythms span generations, carrying forward centuries-old musical traditions with energy and heart. |
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12:30pm-1:00pm |
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1:00pm-1:30pm |
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1:30pm-2:00pm |
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2:15pm-2:45pm |
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3:15pm-4:30pm |
Keltoi’s spirited interpretations of Scottish and Irish dance music and soulful vocal harmonies are innovative, entertaining, and uplifting. Ranging from the fiery to the poignant, Keltoi’s music reflects the passion and experience of its members. |
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4:30pm-4:45pm |
Echo Lake Ceili Band |
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4:45pm-5:00pm |
Set Dancing |
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5:30pm-6:00pm |
Aer Lingus Raffle Draw |
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Talk |
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1:00pm |
Citizenship Talk |
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2:00pm |
Tracing Irish Ancestors from America to Ireland For most Americans of Irish descent, locating Irish ancestors requires first researching family in the U.S. The goal of this research is locating key information needed to cross the Atlantic and continue the search for family in Ireland. This presentation provides a framework for successfully researching Irish ancestors. We will look at building and focusing research skills to work back through the generations in America, while also employing fundamental organization strategies to navigate the wealth of information generated through family research. |
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3:00pm |
Writing A Memoir with A Family Member In this talk, author and Emmy-nominated writer Leora O’Carroll provides a step-by-step road map to navigate the process of working with a relative to write an enduring memoir. Critical elements of memoir collaboration are discussed including: organizing a writing schedule; conducting effective interviews; managing memory gaps; verifying family lore; handling creative disagreements and establishing voice. The session will resonate with anyone interested in preserving personal or cultural heritage through memoir. |
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4:00pm |
Tin Whistle Class |
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Performance |
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12:00pm |
Dusty Strings Open Jam Session |
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1:00pm |
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2:00pm |
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3:00pm |
Irish Pub Quiz with The Seattle Gaels |
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Film |
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1:00pm |
As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Seattle Galway Sister City Association, come and watch 1 hour and 11 short documentaries about Galway City and Galway Life. See JFK visit Galway, The staging of Playboy of The Western World on Aran Island in 1984, Father Ted Fest, a tourist guide to Galway in the 1990’s and a live performance from The Saw Doctors. |
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2:00pm |
A Year ’Til Sunday follows the Galway squad’s grueling 12-month journey to end a 32 year wait and claim the 1998 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. |
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3:00pm |
Charles Byrne, the Irish Giant (54min) The story of Charles Byrne the famous Irish Giant and some possible modern-day relatives. |
