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The Feis is sponsored by the
Ancient Order
of Hibernians with the assistance
of the
Ladies Ancient Order of
Hibernians.
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Sunday, September 21, 2008
Hempstead Harbor Beach Park
Port Washington, Long Island, NY.
September 21, 2008, 9am - 6pm
Click here for directions
The
Feis
(it's an Irish Gaelic word and it's pronounced "Fesh") is a
festival of Irish dance, music and culture. Highlighted
are competitions in which participants demonstrate their skills
in Irish dancing, piping, singing, recitation and story-telling,
(including in the Irish language), painting,
athletics and other aspects of Irish culture.
Click here for more details and a
schedule.
Shopping area:
a number of vendors of
Irish imports and crafts will display their wares for sale.
Click here for a
list of vendors.
Children's
activities:
the Feis has a special children's games and activities area set
aside with a variety of fun and safe activities to occupy young
children.
Park
amenities:
Hempstead Harbor Beach State Park boasts a scenic beach, picnic
areas and
ample free
parking.
Click here for more information.
Admission:
$10. Children under 16 free with paid adult. |
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Appearing at this year's
Feis:
"MacTalla
Mór has it all! Celtic Music for the masses. " Hartford
Advocate- "A Gem! Melts the Walls between genres. A Musical
Treasure."
IMRW Magazine
"Compelling and Powerful. Like a winding coastal road
with spectacular views. You need to hear this".
Ale Street News
"MacTalla Mór an Exciting Celtic Roots Band is Taking America
by Storm"
Citizen News
Traditional Gaelic singing (Sean-nós) and Puirt a' Beul
(Mouth Music) meets original Celtic Roots Rock and Fusion.
Visit
MacTalla
Mór's website
at www.mactalla.com
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Visit the
National Website of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians
to learn more about Hibernianism. |
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