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CULTURAL HEDGE SCHOOL STAGE CULTURAL BEVERAGE TASTINGS One of the most popular areas at the festival is the Hedge School. Based on the infamous Penal This year, for our guests 21 and over, beverage tasting will be Laws, hedge schools developed in Ireland in response to the bans placed on educating Irish included in the price of your Festival admission ticket! Visit our natives about their history, traditions, and culture. As a result, lessons were taught in secret in a Cultural Beverage Tasting area to experience the charm, depth, and barn or in the shadow of a hedge. We are proud to o er on-going educational sessions in the diversity of flavor found in Irish, “Celtic Cousin,” and local Pittsburgh areas of history, legends, whiskey, music, language, dance, sports, and symbols of Ireland. And whiskeys and mead. Each booth will feature professionally curated new this year, we have expanded the hours of the Hedge School programming. tastings conducted by a Whiskey Master, mead maker, or Protector of the Peat! You will be able to compare and contrast the unique qualities of several legendary brands. Visit pghirishfest.org for an updated list of participating whiskeys and meads. CHILDREN’S IRISH ARTS, CRAFTS, & GAMES For our wee folk! Take home a hand-made souvenir, enjoy an IRISH WEDDING DISPLAY Irish story, win a prize, sing-a-long, and even dance an Irish jig! We are pleased to feature contemporary and traditional Irish wedding customs in our Cultural NEW THIS YEAR! Cottage this year. The traditions that keep Irish eyes smiling during the wedding festivities and those that have made their way over from the old country and into Irish American wedding SHOP AT THE IRISH MARKETPLACE celebrations. The Claddagh, horseshoe, and penny in the shoe; the cloak, the veil, something old A favorite area of the Festival is the Irish Marketplace where unique shopping and something new; the mead, the toasts, a warm welcome to you; something borrowed, dainty booths display a panorama of Irish items for sale. Take home a specialized and something blue! clothing article, piece of art, interesting trinket, or souvenir. Guaranteed Irish, we feature over 50 specialty booths. Don’t forget to visit our Festival’s award-winning t-shirt booth! CRAFT BEER With every sip, craft beer allows you to experience the passion, authenticity, excitement, creativity, and camaraderie that goes into brewing. This year we are highlighting various Irish and local craft beers! Visit pghirishfest.org for an updated list of participating brands. INFLATABLE POP-UP PUB Grab a drink in our new “bouncy house for big kids!” Entering this inflatable pub will feel like you’re walking into a bar in Ireland and will make for a great selfie!

DELIGHT IN DANCE AND MUSIC PERFORMANCES View continuous entertainment in 4 performance areas, presented by adult and children’s dance ensembles, all colorfully costumed and skillfully choreographed. In addition, our contemporary MEET PITTSBURGH’S IRISH ORGANIZATIONS Members will be on hand with lots of information and an invitation to join them! and traditional Irish musicians will bring you to your feet as they continue the party as only the Irish can! SESSION TENT FEAST ON IRISH CUISINE AND Musicians, bring your instrument and get into the Festival for free. Join CELTIC BEVERAGES other musicians and play your favorite Irish songs throughout the weekend! Relish the mouthwatering sights, aromas and tastes coming from our Irish kitchens! From a bite to a hearty meal, we serve Irish sausage, IRISH AUTHORS’ CORNER Irish stew, shepherd’s pie, corned beef and Learn about Ireland and its lore while meeting visiting authors at this year’s cabbage, Dublin Coddle, potato soup, Irish Festival. Buy a book and get it autographed. Hear the authors’ tales fish, colcannon, ham and cabbage, and during the weekend at the Hedge School. much more! Our desserts are plentiful and delicious. While you are there, enjoy a wide variety of Celtic NEW ~ “BRIDGE TO EUROPE” PRESENTED BY THE UNIVERSITY beverages at our Tara Tea Tent and numerous pubs! OF PITTSBURGH EUROPEAN STUDIES CENTER Featuring presentations on Ireland’s economics, history, politics, and more! IRISH DOG AREA Additional details available at pghirishfest.org Visit with the dogs native to Ireland! DISCOVER YOUR IRISH Meet all Irish breeds: Irish Setter, FAMILY TREE Irish Wolfhound, Irish Water Trace that elusive Irish ancestor OTHER FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS Spaniel, Irish Terrier, Glen of Imaal, by visiting the Genealogy Pavilion. Storyteller – Alan Irvine, Celtic Harper – Dennis Doyle, Bagpipes and Irish Red and White Setter, Kerry Learn how to search locally and online Blarney with Patrick Regan, traditional step and ceili dance workshops and Beagle, Kerry Blue Terrier, and the for long-lost family here and on the performances, Irish instrument and cultural area demonstrations, strolling Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier. Auld Sod. Forms and reference books bagpipers, Gaelic sports demonstrations, and Gaelic names with Sean. Please email us at are on-site to guide you as you begin, [email protected] to or restart, the process of climbing include your dog in the festivities. your Family Tree. please join us for our IRIsh mass sunday at 10 a.m. IRISH DOG AREA Visit with the dogs native to Ireland! Meet all Irish breeds: Irish Setter, Irish Wolfhound, Irish Water Spaniel, Irish Terrier, Glen of Imaal, Irish Red and White Setter, Kerry Beagle, Kerry Blue Terrier, and the Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier. Please email us at [email protected] to include your dog in the festivities.

2017 entertainment SCHEDULE

5:30 pm The Wild Geese (UPMC) friday, september 8, 2017 Corned Beef & Curry (CS) 4:15 pm Macdonald Pipe Band of Pittsburgh (UPMC) Terry Gri th (PS) Weekend at Blarney’s (PS) Bodhran Skills with Kip Ruefle (HS) 5:15 pm Abbots Cross (UPMC) European Studies Center (HS) 5:45 pm Terry Gri th (PS) 6:30 pm Bell School of Irish Dance (CS) 6:00 pm Donnie Irish (CS) Bridge to Europe ~ University of Pittsburgh Bridge to Europe ~ University of 6:45 pm Makem & Spain (UPMC) Pittsburgh European Studies Center (HS) Mike Gallagher (PS) 6:30 pm JigJam (UPMC) 7:00 pm Irish Ghost Stories ~ Steel Shamrocks ~ David Quinn (HS) Alan Irvine (Storyteller) (HS) 6:45 pm Mike Gallagher (PS) 7:30 pm JigJam (CS) 7:00 pm Fiddle Fun ~ Katie Grennan of History of Pittsburgh Whiskeys ~ Gaelic Storm (HS) Wigle Whiskey (HS) 7:30 pm Corned Beef & Curry (CS) 8:00 pm Screaming Orphans (UPMC) History of Pittsburgh Whiskey ~ The Bog Carrots and Ceili Dancing with Wigle Whiskey (HS) Liz Shovlin (PS) 7:45 pm Screaming Orphans (UPMC) 9:00 pm The Wild Geese (CS) 8:00 pm The Bog Carrots & Ceili Dancing 9:30 pm Gaelic Storm (UPMC) with Liz Shovlin (PS) The Irish Bardic Tradition ~ J. Patrick Hughes (Historian) (HS) GAELIC STORM 9:00 pm Bastard Bearded Irishmen (CS) 9:30 pm Gaelic Storm (UPMC) sUNDAY, september 10, 2017 10:00 am Irish Mass with Father Brian Cronin, C.S.Sp. (CS) 11:30 am Patrick Regan (CS) What They Ate in Traditional Ireland ~ saturday, september 9, 2017 J. Patrick Hughes (Historian) (HS) 11:45 am Pittsburgh Ceili Club (UPMC) 11:15 am Abbots Cross (CS) 12:00 pm Dennis Doyle (PS) 11:30 am Na Gaels (PS) Irish Names: Their Origin and Meaning ~ 11:45 am Mike Gallagher (UPMC) Sean Webber (HS) 12:30 pm Irish Names: Their Origin and Meaning ~ 12:15 pm Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh (UPMC) Sean Webber (HS) 12:30 pm Pittsburgh Irish Reelers (UPMC) 12:45 pm Dennis Doyle (PS) Cahal Dunne (CS) DONNIE 1:00 pm Burke-Conroy School of Irish Dance (UPMC) Mia and Molly Children’s Story ~ The Great Stories of Celtic Ireland ~ Alan Bill Hartnett (HS) Irvine (storyteller) (HS) 1:00 pm Pittsburgh Police Emerald Society Devilish Merry (CS) Pipes and Drums (PS) 1:30 pm Shovlin Academy of Irish Dance (UPMC) Children’s Songs by Mickey Spain (HS) 2:00 pm Terry Gri th (PS) 1:30 pm Corned Beef & Curry (UPMC) Fiddle Fun ~ Katie Grennan of JIGJAM 1:45 pm County Mayo (PS) IRISH Gaelic Storm (HS) 2:00 pm Mark Guiser (CS) 2:30 pm Makem & Spain (UPMC) Steel Shamrocks ~ Donnie Irish (CS) David Quinn (Author) (HS) Irish Crossings ~ Terence O’Leary 2:30 pm Irish Crossings ~ Terence O’Leary Author (HS) Author (HS) 3:00 pm Dennis Doyle (PS) 2:45 pm JigJam (UPMC) The Great Stories of Celtic Ireland ~ 3:00 pm Terry Gri th (PS) Alan Irvine (storyteller) (HS) Bridge to Europe ~ University of Pittsburgh 3:30 pm Women in Modern Irish History ~ European Studies Center (HS) Peggy Dague-Mannion (HS) 3:30 pm Makem & Spain (CS) 4:00 pm Screaming Orphans (UPMC) 4:15 pm River City Brass (UPMC) JigJam (CS) Jack Puskar (PS) Nora Rodes ~ Irish Ballad Singer (HS) 4:15 pm Jim Lamb (CS) CORNED BEEF *Program Subject to Change 4:30 pm Rory Makem (HS) & CURRY BASTARD BEARDED IRISHMEN

UPMC – UPMC Health Plan Amphitheatre PS – Pub Stage CS – Celtic Spirit Stage HS – Cultural Hedge School Stage

River City MAKEM & SPAIN Brass SCREAMING ORPHANS festival hours Friday, Sept 8 - 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Saturday, Sept 9 – 11:00 am – 11:00 pm Sunday, Sept 10 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Riverplex • 1000 Sandcastle Drive • West Homestead, PA 15120 (412)422.1113 • PghIrishFest.org For more information, future mailings or to volunteer at the festival, please call/text (412)422-1113 or visit pghirishfest.org for up-to-date information and sign up links.

getting to the festival bus it. All Port Authority bus numbers to Riverplex / Waterfront: 53L, 53, 57, 59, 61D, 64 • portauthority.org • (412)442-2000 drive it. Plenty of Parking and Shuttle Service Available bike it. Get to us via the Great Allegheny Passage Bike Trail. Plenty of bike parking available.

tickets $12 adult/advance • $15 adult/at the gate • $10 Senior over 60 years/Students with JIGJAM o cial design team of the Valid ID/Military (active and retired with ID)/Public Safety Ocer with ID Pittsburgh Irish Festival since 2006 FREE! Children 12 & under ocreations.com Buy your tickets in advance at pghirishfest.org PITTSBURGH IRISH FESTIVAL GOES GREEN $30 WEEKEND PASS | group rates available. The Irish know their green! This year we are focusing on our green with tips and practices that contribute to a more environmentally $5 ADMISSION FRIDAY 4:00-6:00PM and ecologically responsible festival! $5 ADMISSION FRIDAY 6:00-8:00PM WITH COLLEGE I.D.

Call/text (412)422-1113 or email [email protected] for ticket information pghirishfest volunteer party PghIrishFest.org Become a volunteer and join us at Mullaney’s Harp and Fiddle (24th and Penn Ave., Strip District) on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 7:00 pm. Bring a friend! Entertainment and refreshments provided. sunday, september 10, 2017 Volunteer Opportunities Still Available! Join the Fun! Present this coupon and receive $2.00 Go online to sign up www.pghirishfest.org or call 412-422-1113 $ OFF the price of ONE regular adult admission purchased for Sunday, 2 September 10, 2017 ONLY. May not be Edgar Snyder & Associates combined with any other discounts or Designated Driver Program Off o ers. NO CASH VALUE. Register to be a Designated Driver and sign-up for Snyder’s Riders near the Volunteer Booth in the Amphitheatre for two free non-alcoholic beverages! Photos by All Points Images & Renee Rosensteel