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Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig ort! (St. Patrick’s Day Blessings to You!) From Gerry, Joe, Linda, Alannah, Tiffany, Maryann, David, Mary, Kieron, Liam, and the entire gang at The (New) Wild Geese.
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And remember, winners will be chosen Sunday night so if you have a photo or post to enter before then, get it in now!Latest from The (New) Wild Geese
Find Out If Your Brew Is Good Enough for St. Patrick...
http://thenewwildgeese.com/profiles/blogs/is-your-brew-good-enough-for-st-patrick
Read How Lúnasa Wows Fans at NYC's Lincoln Center
http://thenewwildgeese.com/profiles/blogs/l-nasa-takes-nyc-s-lincoln-center-by-acclaimWG -- On The Scene
Find photos from all these events on on The (New) Wild Geese.
Lunasa performances -- March 3 (Garden City NY), March 7 (Manhattan, NY)
Jim Hawkins, Irish Storyteller (Garden City NY),
New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade
St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon sponsored by Rooney & Associates. Manhattan NY
Read more about the rites of St. Patrick’s Day on The (New) Wild Geese:
St. Patrick's Day. What are you making for dinner?
http://thenewwildgeese.com/forum/topics/st-patrick-s-day-what-are-you-making-for-dinner
St. Patrick's Day's Powerful Tug
America's four-year Civil War often intruded as the Irish under arms geared up to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Kevin O'Beirne looks at the war's early years.
http://thenewwildgeese.com/profiles/blogs/st-patrick-s-day-s-powerful-tug
How St. Patrick's Day Was Celebrated by The Irish Brigade 150 Years Ago
http://thenewwildgeese.com/profiles/blogs/how-st-patrick-s-day-was-celebrated-by-the-irish-brigade-in-the
'Celebrating 250 Years' Brings New York’s Historic Parade to Life
http://thenewwildgeese.com/profiles/blogs/celebrating-250-years-brings-parade-to-life
The Man Behind the Long Green Lines (and It's Not Patrick)
http://www.thewildgeese.com/pages/wadding.html
Some Extraordinary Upcoming Events:
* Celebration of Irish Heritage and Culture, New York City Hall (RSVP required), Monday
* Lunasa US Tour Continues through March 24
* 1913 Lockout: A New Play By Ann Matthews, April 15-20
* History Festival of Ireland, June 15-16
Find more events listings, visit at http://thenewwildgeese.com/events, where you can always add more events that explore and celebrate the epic heritage of the Irish … worldwide.
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