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JOURNEY ON THE ROADS OF ST PATRICK
St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, celebrated March 17. To learn about the life of this saint to whom the Irish are so devoted, you can arrange a tour in the Land of St. Patrick, an area in Northern Ireland to two hours from Dublin and half an hour from Belfast, around Downpatrick (Co. Down), in Northern Ireland.
In these places you can wander on the tomb of St. Patrick first to visit the Saint Patrick Centre, a permanent center dedicated to the patron saint of Ireland who, video reconstructions, historical, and personal stories of pilgrimages to St. Patrick, highlights the human and holiness of Patrick.
Downpatrick can be the starting point for a trip to deepen their knowledge in this area of Ireland: St Patrick Trail through you can wander in Belfast, before heading for the coast of Antrim , then passed on the shores of Lough Stangford.
Here, at the time, there was a settlement of a famous Cistercian monastery, this area is particularly striking, given the presence of a tomb of the period Neolithic and one of the first Christian churches in Ireland, St Tassach.
Detail and Impact Croagh Patrick (County Mayo) , bristling with a mountain that plunges into the ocean, the place that marked the period of meditation and hermitage of St. Patrick.
In this part of the island called "St Patrick's Country", from 11 to 19 March is held on the 'Armagh Down Saint Patrick's Festival, a tribute to the patron saint. A sequence of events on the calendar, concerts, parades and grand masquerade, scheduled for March 17 in the two towns (and www.stpatricksdayfestival.com www.saintpatrickcentre.com)
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LONDON: ST PATRICK'S DAY FROM 9 TO 17 MARCH 2009.
As everyone knows, is celebrated every year in Dublin in mid-March, the feast of St. Patrick, a religious festival but also a great opportunity to have fun on the streets of the city. What not many people know, however, is that the festivities in honor of the holy place in many other countries, the United States to Australia, from Canada to Europe. One of the city where this festival is especially felt in traditional Irish and celebrated with enthusiasm is the nearby London, which each year hosts a festival, a parade and a lot of events inspired by the Irish culture. The focus
the festivities in honor of St. Patrick's Day will be held March 15 in various parts of London, but in the days preceding and following a full calendar of events will allow visitors to extend the fun for several days. What better, then, to take advantage of the breadth of offerings to London, go to one of the most visited European capitals and rich in art and history and learn at the same time, culture, music and Irish cuisine?
The St. Patrick's Day in London will enable you to find out more about Irish traditions, and will do some of the city's most famous locations such as Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and Covent Garden.
Celebrations already beginning March 9 and continue until 17, with live music, Celtic dancing, food stands and many other cultural events: the center and hostels in London will be besieged by many tourists who will take advantage of the feast of St. Patrick for to immerse themselves in Irish culture.
Movie fans can visit the Barbican to see each other a nice Irish film, while art lovers will be able to follow a special route in the National Portrait Gallery to explore a number of famous Irish people like Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw, and their relationship with London.
In addition to these events on culture, the feast of St. Patrick is characterized also for its indisputable student spirit: and behold some of the best places to celebrate as it should be the Irish pub, where you can listen to Celtic music, enjoy a pint of Guinness or a good Irish food. In this regard, visitors will have the opportunity to taste typical dishes and products thanks to several stands located in the squares.
And on the streets and squares that you will breathe more the atmosphere of the festival, especially on March 15, when they held the parade and the festival of St. Patrick. The festival will take place in Trafalgar Square and will house from noon to 18:00, a number of performances by bands and Irish dancing, which surely will involve all the audience, while the parade will pass through some of the most representative of the city. From Hyde Park Corner at Whitehall Palace, passing through Piccadilly, Lower Regent Street and Trafalgar Square, the parade will bring joy and music in various parts of London, with its traditional set of floats, marching bands, dancers and much more.
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Back Parco Nord in Bologna March 13 to 17 "Irlanda in Festa", a festival dedicated to the music and traditions of the island clover organized on the occasion of dall'Estragon St'Patrick's Day
For this third edition of the festival can count on one more day and some news. Confirmed
of course the winning combination music & food. Many of the concerts scheduled on the two stages of Estragon and North Park, with the addition of a date "outside" at the Theatre of the Celebrations. The large food stand will be ready to receive instead of the gourmet cuisine of Emilia and Irish. Back
sports too: last year, Ireland and Emilia crossed gloves, bumping into the ring for a very successful boxing tournament, this year we can take revenge, but also a challenge unprecedented in all rounds of darts.
For the first time, an open space called "multimedia room, proposing to film buffs and visitors a selection of Irish films. There will, finally, the stand dedicated to craftsmanship and thematic publications.
access to the premises of Palanord is always free, charges are only the entrance to the concert at the Theatre of Estragon and Celebrations.
BEER AND FOOD
In a self-respecting Irish festival can not miss the beer, the "stout" par excellence, the Guinness, which has become almost a symbol of the island green to red very much appreciated. But
"Irlanda in Festa" has made the choice, since its first edition, also favor dishes Irish, in a comparison "last bite" with the Emilian tradition. And so, alongside the traditional tortellini and lasagna, every night from 19 to 23 (Sunday, March 15 for lunch) you can taste the beef in Guinness, Irish stew, fish and chips and much more. A face in the kitchen the chef Damien O'Shea, who will be specially from Cork, and Luciano Rimondi.
PROGRAMME DAY BY DAY
FRIDAY 'March 13:
Folk Stage:
19.30 to 20.45: Les Irlandiis (ITA)
21.00 - 22.15: Stage of dances: Irish sets
22.15 to 23.30: Reno Folk Band (ITA)
23.45 to 24.30: Les Irlandiis (ITA)
24.45 - 01.30: Radadum (ITA)
01.45 - 03.00: Drunk Butchers (ITA)
Multimedia room
20, 30 to 22.30: Irish film - Once (John Carney 2006)
22.30 to 24.30: Irish film - In the name of the Father (Jim Sheridan 1993)
24.30 - 02.30: Irish film - The wife the soldier (Neil Jordan 1992)
Sports Arena 21.30-24.00: Match International Darts: Pub O'Cionnaigh Cork vs Bologna
Dragon Pub (ih ih ih ... Sorry)
Estragon
22.30 - 24.15: Concert Bandabardo '(ITA)
Admission: € 10 (inclusive ticket for all three concerts: 20 €)
Saturday, March 14:
Folk Stage:
16.00 to 18.30: Stage Dance with the group of Reno Folk
19.00 to 20.00: Connemara Lullaby (ITA)
20.15 - 22.00: Reno Folk Band (ITA)
22.15 to 24.00: Inis Fail Ceili Band ( ITA)
23.45 to 24.30: Les Irlandiis (ITA)
01.15 - 02.15: Here Be Dragons (Wales)
02.30 - 04.00: Drunk Butchers (ITA)
Multimedia room
16.00 to 17.30: Direct Italy - Wales (Six Nations Rugby)
17.30 to 19.00: Direct Scotland - Ireland (Six Nations Rugby)
23.00 to 24.30: Irish film - Michael Collins (Neil Jordan 1996)
Sports Arena
21.00 - 01.00: International Tournament Darts: Double Yellow couples
(ih ih ih ... Sorry again)
Estragon
22.30 to 24.15: Concerto Modena City Ramblers ( ITA)
Admission: € 10 (inclusive ticket for all three concerts: 20 €)
Sunday, March 15:
Folk Stage:
13.00 to 14.30: Tobler (Ireland)
15.30 to 18.30: Stage Dance with Inis Fail Ceili Band
20.00 to 21.15: Tobler (Ireland)
21.30 - 22.45: Bohemia Ukulele Band (UK)
22, 15 to 23.30: Reno Folk Band (ITA)
23.00 to 24.30: Mahones (CANADA)
Multimedia room
23.00 - 01.00: Irish film - Joe Strummer: the future is not written (Julien Temple 2007)
Sports Arena
18:30 to 20:30: International Boxing Match: Always Next Bologna vs Dublin Crumlin Boxing Presents: Roberto Freak Antoni
21.30-24.00: Friendly Match of Darts: Fans vs Bologna FC Supporters Cork
City FC (Ih ih ih ... Yes, I do laugh arrows)
Estragon
10.00 to 18.00: National Championship Darts Individual and Team
(... OK, stop)
Theater Celebrations
21.00 to 23.00: Concerto Davide Van De Sfroos
MONDAY 'March 16:
Folk Stage:
19.00 to 20.00: Tobler (Ireland )
20.15 to 21.00: Fryda (ITA)
21.15 to 22.00: Crazy Folk Fairies (ITA)
22.15 to 23.00: O'Rovers (ITA)
23.15 to 01 , 00: Folkearth (ITA)
Multimedia
room from 20.00 to 22.00: Irsh film - The Commitmens (Alan Parker 1991)
22.30 to 24.30: Irish film - Angela's Ashes (Alan Parker 1999)
Estragon
22.00 to 23.30: Concert of The Commitments (IRELAND)
TUESDAY 'March 17
Folk Stage:
19.00 to 20.15: Tobler (IRELAND)
20 , 30 to 21.00: Dimond (ITALY)
21.00 - 24.30: Happy St.Patrick Gaby: Boys From The County Hell (Ireland) Drunk Butchers (Ita) and sickle Piquette (Ita)
Multimedia room:
20.30 to 22.30: Irish film - The Boxer (Jim Sheridan 1997)
22.30-24.30: The Snapper (Stephen Frears 1993)
Putting it all the program is crazy, then I put the link directly at:
http://www.stpatricksday.ie/cms/home.html
School of Irish dancing Tara School this year organized the first St. Patrick's Party!
The date is March 15 at Palasesto Sesto San Giovanni, near Milan. A busy day of music and dance events.
The organization is sponsored by the Municipality of Sesto San Giovanni, Italy and the Embassy of Ireland in Guinness, which will provide many many gadgets and prizes for participants.
During the day there will be stage uilleann pipes, Gaelic to of Bodhran Irish Dance and of course . There will be a corner pub with Irish specialties and the presence of Banshees songs that gladdened by Pub.
The event will culminate with a concert by The afternoon of Padraig Rynne Group, a concert not be missed.
In Florence, as in the rest of the world are celebrating the patron saint of Ireland, and as fond of the Irish themselves had Italian origins. From March 17 to 21 the Saschall will become a part of Ireland.
For St. Patrick's Day in Florence every night music, culture, cuisine and atmosphere, typical of the Celtic tradition. Opening Day every day at 19.30.
Tuesday 17:
at 20.30 at 21.30 CISALPIPER S
Cliffs of Moher (dance) at 22.00
Padraig RYNNE GROUP
at 23.30 CISALPIPER S.
Wednesday 18:
at 21.00 MANUAL KENNEDY, GILLES LE BIGOT, GERRY O'CONNOR, MARTIN QUINN
at 22:15 Modena City Ramblers.
Thursday 19:
at 21.00 MANUAL KENNEDY, GILLES LE BIGOT, Gerry O'Connor, MARIN QUINN
22.30 WHISKY TRAIL.
Friday 20:
at 20.30 MANUAL KENNEDY, LE BIGOT Gelles, GERRY O'CONNOR, MARTIN QUINN
at 21.15 Cliffs of Moher (dance)
DAVIDE VAN DE Sfroos at 22.30 - 24.00 hours
CAREELON.
Saturday 21: Massimo Giuntini
at 20.30 at 21.15
BAND & Cliffs of Moher (dance)
hours 21:45 hours 23:15 Dervish
Cliffs of Moher (dance) - at 23.30 hours 24.45 ALTROSUONO
Story Tellers. In
reduced Saschall the first floor every night except Thursday, March 19, the Painting Steps will enliven the evening with a group of traditional Irish dance teaching the dance steps of jigs and reels.
For the duration of the event, exhibition of Celtic crafts, and gourmet foods, clothing, records, books, jewelry and ornaments of Irish tradition.
There are also food stalls to taste dishes such as "culcannon", "turrip and bacon soup," "Dublin coddle," "Irish stew" and many other delicacies. And the legendary beers, of course!
This year the festival will be attended by great artists such as Padraig RYNNE that will inaugurate the event. Another
interesting group who will play for the first time on stage in Festival of Ireland is composed MANUAL KENNEDY, LE BIGOT Gelles, GERRY O'CONNOR, MARTIN QUINN offering revisiting the old songs and ballads from the south of Ulster.
E 'clearly underline the great concert by a legendary Irish group the Dervish, who have already established a reputation and success by years of activity that led them to perform all over the world and certainly will see them involved in a great evening Music on the stage of the festival. The appointment with the great music returns with the historical groups that have always performed within the party as the Whisky Trail, which have the cd "White Goddess" with new arrangements, and that instead Modena City Ramblers will present a preview of their so-called "free wave" coming soon.
Another important gain is that of David Van De Lombard Sfroos the original songwriter whose musical journey has been marked several times by culture and tradition of Ireland.
groups will take turns on stage inspired by the Italian and Irish music in various forms, including the group Massimo Giuntini, the Cisalpipers, the CAREELON, the ALTROSUONO and storytellers.
This year the dance company will present the Cliffs of Moher to the group stages which will take STEP PAINTING for beginners.
To read the complete program (and lose some diotria as it is written in white on green background!) And buy tickets: www.saschall.it
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Once again Frank and Lella confirm that if there were not have to invent!
Saturday, March 14, "WAITING S. PATRICK "
2 nd edition of the evening dedicated to Ireland:
Themed dinner with specialties Guinnesss (Irish stew, loin honey cake with Guinness, and many other delicacies) and especially music with" OUT OF CONTROL "tribute band U2.
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