11-04-2024 4:18am

LIMERICKS, WHISKEY

November 8, 9, 10, 2024

Friday: 6:00 to 11:00 PM
Saturday: noon to 11:00 PM
Sunday: Catholic Mass: 10:30 AM;
Festival: noon to 6:00 PM

This annual celebration of Irish culture features local, regional and international Irish music, Irish Dancers, traditional cuisine, cultural exhibits and workshops, and a wide variety of quality vendors of Irish goods.

Join us all weekend as we celebrate our Irish culture with great music, food, beer, and do some early Christmas shopping with our fantastic vendors! We have many Cultural and Historical displays and performances, and kid’s play area with activities, and games.

The modest admission fee to the festival goes to support the many charitable causes of our own Maryland Irish community, whose members volunteer their time every year to put on this great event. It’s a family affair, so come out, have fun, and be part of this great charitable endeavor.

2024 Entertainment Schedules by Day

All entertainment times are subject to change.

Entertainment Schedule – Friday, November 8. 2024

Start	Guinness Open Gate Brewery Stage *North Hall*	Guinness 0 (Zero) Stage North Hall	Tullamore Dew Stage South Hall	Portz’s Pub Stage *South Hall*	Shamrock Stage *Center Hall*
5pm				5:30-6:00 Family Dedication Ceremony
6pm		6:00-7:15 Swampoodle	6:00-6:45 The Diddly Idols	6:00-7:00 Brian Gaffney	6:00-6:45 Gallagher’s Frolics
7pm	7:15-7:30 Opening Ceremony 7:30-7:45 Baltimore Pipes and Drums		7:00-8:00 Gaelic Mishap	7:15-7:30 TJ Karmody	7:00-7:30 Ni Riain School of Irish Dance 7:45-8:15 Terry Kane
8pm	8:00-8:45 Celtic Corridor		8:15-8:45 Kavanagh Porter Academy	7:45-8:45 O’McPub Band	8:30-9:15 Gallagher’s Frolics
9pm		8:45-9:45 Poehemia	9:00-10:00 Piper Jones Band	9:00-10:00 Andy Rathgeber
10pm	9:45-11:00 Kilmaine Saints		10:15-11:00 The Diddley Idols	10:15-11:00 Brendan Pelan
11pm

Entertainment Schedule by Stages – November, 2024

All entertainment times are subject to change.

North Hall-Far End

Start	Friday, Nov 8, 2024	Saturday, Nov 9, 2024	Sunday, Nov 10, 2024
10am
11am
12pm		12:00-12:45 Brendan Pelan 12:45-1:00 Richmond Police Emerald Pipe Band	12:45-1:45 Brendan’s Voyage
1pm
2pm			3:00-3:45 Albannach
3pm		3:00-4:15 Poehemia
4pm		4:45-5:00 Richmond Police Emerald Pipe Band	4:45-6:00 ShamRogues
5pm		5:45-6:45 ShamRogues
6pm
7pm	7:15-7:45 Opening Ceremony 7:45-8:00 Baltimore Pipes and Drums	7:45-8:30 Albannach
8pm	8:00-8:45 Celtic Corridor
9pm	9:45-11:00 Kilmaine Saints	9:30-11:00 Syr
10pm
11pm

Tullamore Dew Stage – South Hall – 2024

Saturday Night Ceili – 7:45-10:45 PM

Ceilis (kay’- lees) have a long tradition as a place to gather for fun, fellowship, and lots of dancing. The Irish carried the tradition of social dances with them as they spread around the world. Here in the US it was an inspiration for both our line dancing and square dancing and our Festival Ceili will include both styles. Lively ceili music, an experienced, enthusiastic caller, and friendly, seasoned dancers will be there to help you get started. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday night!

Music: J. Patrick All-Stars Caller: Éamonn de Cógáin

Éamonn de Cógáin is widely regarded as Ireland’s most energetic MC. He has called céilís far and wide across the Emerald Isle and has developed a reputation as the Ceili King stateside. He is a staple at many of the summer Irish festivals from Minnesota to Mississippi. Eamonn has taught thousands the basic steps and movements of Irish Ceili Dancing. His smooth brog and easy-going nature allows people of all ages to believe that they can ceili dance the night away without difficulty.

Ticket Pricing – Online admission tickets have NO processing fee.

Active Duty Military w/ ID

FREE

Children under 17

FREE

Friday Evening or Sunday Afternoon

Purchase of an entry ticket is required for Sunday Mass.

Adults 18-64

$18

Seniors 65 & above

$10

Saturday ALL day

Adults 18-64

$25

Seniors 65 & above

$20

Saturday and Sunday

Purchase of an entry ticket is required for Sunday Mass.

Whiskey Tasting Sessions

$25

Several different tastings of the varied Tullamore Dew Whiskeys. Each ticket will also include a glass. Each tasting is about 45 minutes to an hour and is limited to 20 people. *Festival ticket is required for entry*

Sunday

Stacie Guerin Memorial Tea
1:30 PM- 2:30 PM

*Purchase of an entry ticket is required for the Memorial Tea.*

Purchase Admission Tickets HERE! Purchase Whiskey Tasting Tickets HERE!Purchase Ticket for Stacie Guerin Memorial Tea HERE!

Competitions-2024

Red Hair, and Lots of Irish Freckles Contest! Red Hair, and Lots of Irish Freckles Competition

2 competitions
Within each competition: Under 8, 8 – 18, Over 18 years
Competitors to the Shamrock Stage – Saturday, 3:45 PM
No pre-registration required

Photography Competition Photography Competition

Irish-themed photograph, or photograph taken in Ireland
Amateurs only
5″x 7″ or 8″ x 10″ prints only. No mats or frames.
No pre-registration required.
One entry per person.
Bring your photograph to the Photo & Limerick Stand, South Hall near Authors. Each photo must have a completed entry form on back. Forms and instructions will be available at the table.
Winners announced Sunday 5 PM on Tullamore Dew Stage.
Decision of the judge is final. Prints become the property of the Maryland Irish Festival.
Last entries accepted Sunday, 3 PM.

MEN in KILT COMPETITION
WEE LADS in KILT COMPETITION U12

No registration required
Wee Lads are boys under 12 years
Assemble at Tullamore Stage – Sunday – 5:00 PM

Adjudicated OPEN MIC Competition Adjudicated OPEN Mic Contest

Contestants will perform a festival-appropriate song or tunes
Limit of 6 groups for both vocal and instrumental
1 to 3 participants per group
Saturday, November 9, 2024; Speaker’s Tent – Center Hall
Vocal: 7:15 PM Instrumental: 8:15 PM
Email: Cushla.srour@gmail.com to secure your spot
Performance time limit: 8 minutes
Decision of the judge is final
Judge: Kevin Elam

Limerick Competition Limerick Competition

Limericks must be Irish-themed and family-friendly. Limericks become the property of the Maryland Irish Festival.
No pre-registration required.
One entry per person.
Bring your entry to the Photo & Limerick Stand, South Hall by Authors. Each limerick must be completed on the official entry form. Forms will be available at the table.
Winners announced Sunday 5 PM on Tullamore Dew Stage.
Last entries accepted Sunday, 3 PM.

LIFE BEHIND THE BARS COLORING CONTEST

“Life Behind Bars”
TJ Carmody, author of Life Behind Bars Color Contest.
You could be a winner of $50.00 in cash!!
Pick up and Color in TJ as he dances a jig for the Irish at the Author’s Booth.
Pages can be turned in at the Author’s Booth by Saturday, 8:00 PM at the MD Irish Festival.
The winner will be selected at 3 pm on Sunday, Nov 10th.
Extra copies will be available from TJ’s table.
Please include your name and phone number.
Open to all ages.
Do not have to be present to win.

Stacie’s Irish Cottage

Children’s Songs & Stories

Maryland LAOH’s Irish Cottage, named in memory after Stacie Guerin, Irish Charities of Maryland’s past Vice President, is the location for Children’s Sing-a-longs with Terry Kane, a location for children’s storytelling by our authors, and a visit from Father Christmas from 2:30 to 3:30 Saturday afternoon. Hope your children enjoy this new area!