Irish Festival 2019

Irish Festival 2019 at Seattle Center’s Armory

Saturday, March 16th — SIX hours - Noon to 6 pm Sunday, March 17th — EIGHT Hours 10 am to 6 pm

Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Irish Festival 2019

Céad Míle Fáilte ó Chumann Oidhreacht Gaelach Seattle One Hundred Thousand Welcomes from the Irish Heritage Club of Seattle

IRISH HERITAGE CLUB OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT: David Jacobsen VICE-PRES: Ari Hausler SECRETARY: Betty Egan TREASURER: John Keane MEMBERSHIP SECTY: Caron McMahon BOARD MEMBERS: Ari Hausler, Brendan Shriane,

Welcome to our 38th Annual Irish Festival at the Seattle Center.

Our Irish Week theme this year is remembering major Irish events from 1919, and especially those with Seattle connections. In Ireland, the first ever free Irish Parliament, called the First Dáil, met in Dublin on January 21, 1919, formed by the 73 Sinn Féin MPs representing Ireland who had been elected in the 1918 UK general election.

At their 2nd meeting on April 19, Éamon de Valera was elected President of Dáil Éireann, making him leader of the revolutionary Irish Republic. The Pacific Northwest became involved because it was later that year, in November 1919, that Éamon de Valera visited Seattle where, according to the Seattle P-I, he was met by “a tumultuous throng” of supporters.

While the centenary of that 1919 de Valera visit is the focus of our Irish Week celebrations, we continue the tradition of bringing together the Seattle area’s finest performers and artists to provide a taste of what it means to be Irish. We hope you enjoy learning about Irish culture and history!

As always, Míle, Míle Buíochas (A Thousand, Thousand Thanks) to all our performers, dancers, musicians, exhibitors and our dedicated volunteers without whom there would be no Irish Festival. Enjoy this Taste of Ireland.

Candace Dunne, Corbin Johnson, David Jacobsen, Frank Gill, Caron McMahon, Heather Murphy, Jane Sepede, Jean Roth, Meagan McGuire, and Nanci Speaker

IRISH WEEK CHAIR: John Keane IRISH FESTIVAL CHAIR: Nanci Spieker STAGE BOOKING/MANAGEMENT: Ralph Kosche, Caron McMahon

VENDOR COORDINATION: John Keane WORKSHOPS/DISPLAYS: Frank Gill, Ari Hausler IRISH FILM FESTIVAL: Betty Egan CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES: Meagan McGuire ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE: David Jacobsen IRISH SODA BREAD CLASS & CONTEST:

Irish Heritage Club, P.O. Box 75123, Seattle, WA 98175 – 253-237-2811

IRISH HERITAGE CLUB AFFILIATED PROGRAMS

Mary Shriane, Fionna Shriane-Travis

COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS: Annamarie Kirkpatrick GREEN STRIPE: Heather Murphy

MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION LUNCHEON: Jane Sepede

MASS FOR PEACE: Corbin Johnson GENEALOGY: Jean Roth

Follow the Irish Heritage Club on Facebook.com/IrishClubSeattle and on Twitter.com/ IRISHSEATTLE

• Irish Heritage Club - IrishClub.org • Tacoma Rangers Gaelic Football, Hurling & Camogie TacomaRangers.com • Society of the Friends of St. Patrick in Seattle - irishclucb.org • Seattle-Galway Sister City Association - SeattleGalway.org • Seattle Irish Immigrant Support - IrishSeattle.com • Seattle Gaels Gaelic Football, Hurling & Camogie SeattleGaels.com • Irish Reels Film & Video Festival - IrishReels.org • Irish Network Seattle - IrishNetworkSeattle.org • Ceol Cascadia Irish Music Association – CascadiaIrish.org • Cascade Youth Gaelic Games – Cascade@irishclub.org

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THE IRISH HERITAGE CLUB NEEDS YOU! Even if you cannot be as actively involved as you would like, your membership shows your support for this Irish Festival and for all the other Irish events that we organize throughout the year. Please show your support by being a member in good standing. For Irish Heritage Club Membership Information, visit our website at IrishClub.org, email Membership@IrishClub.org, or call 253-237-2811

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The Irish Heritage Club gratefully acknowledges grants received from The Government of Ireland: Emigrant Support Program

2019 IRISH FESTIVAL MAIN STAGE

Saturday, March 16

10:00 am

10:00 am

10:30

10:30

11:00

11:00

11:30

11:30

Noon

Noon

12:15

12:15

12:30

12:30

12:45

Brothers Lindsay Irish Music

1:00

1:15

1:15

1:30

1:30

Grafton Street Dancers

1:45

2:00 2:15 2:30

2:00

Seattle Police Pipes and Drums Parade Closing Ceremony

3:00

3:00

3:15

3:15

Comerford Irish Dancers

3:45

4:00

4:00

Childrens Contest

4:30

4:45

4:45

5:30

Slieveloughane Irish Dancers

Tara Academy

Fire and Ice Irish Dancers

4:15

4:30

5:15

Childrens Contest

3:30

3:45

5:00

Claddach Irish Dancers

2:30 2:45

4:15

Balefire – Irish dancers

2:15

2:45

3:30

Dublin Abbey Irish Folk music

12:45

1:00

1:45

Sunday, March 17

Susan Burke and The Pride of Bothell Céili Band with Set Dancers

5:00 5:15

Raffle for Trips to Ireland

5:30

5:45

5:45

6:00

6:00

STAGE MANAGER: Ralph Kosche

Carroll-Henderson Dancers

Rowan Fae Irish Dancers

BACKSTAGE MANAGER: Caron McMahon

All times on schedule are approximated

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Joe McDermott King County Councilmember Joe McDermott has been on the King County Council since 2010 and served as Chair for the past three years. His father’s family originated from Co Tyrone and his mother’s family, the Keohane’s, from Co Cork. Having first attended a family gathering in Ireland in 1994, Joe now visits Ireland annually to see family, lead political exchanges, attend film festivals, and conduct genealogical research. He considers watching the sun rise over an ancient stone circle and being locked into a pub after hours to be essential life experiences!

In his spare time, he bakes a mean Irish Apple Cake and takes Irish History courses at the University of Washington. We are delighted and honored to have Joe McDermott as our 2019 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal.

Parade Honorary Grand Marshal: Nicole Russeff

Extremely proud of her Irish heritage, 35-year-old Nicole Russeff has participated in our parade for the past thirteen years, and it’s always the highlight of her year. Nicole’s great grandparents immigrated from Co. Down in 1907 and her great grand-aunt was Lily Kempson who fought in Dublin during the 1916 Easter Rebellion. Because of her pure delight in celebrating St. Patrick’s Day every year, and the infectious joy she conveys to all watching, the Irish Heritage Club is delighted that she has agreed to be Honorary Grand Marshal of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Visiting from Ireland: Minister Ciarán Cannon Irish government Minister Ciarán Cannon has special responsibility for the Irish Diaspora (those of Irish birth or descent living outside Ireland) and International Development, which means that a major focus of his visit, in addition to trade and promoting bilateral relations, is to engage with the Irish community, especially at Seattle’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. A member of Dáil Eireann (the Irish Parliament) since 2011, he was born in Athenry, Co. Galway, where he still lives with his wife Niamh and son Evan. He is also an award winning musician and songwriter and an avid cyclist. We extend a warm Céad Míle Fáilte (One Hundred Thousand Welcomes) to Minister Cannon on his first visit to the Emerald City.

Galway Mayor Níall McNelis Mayor McNelis is a native of Galway and became Mayor of Galway in July 2018 after serving on the City Council for 8 years. In addition to his mayoral duties preparing the city of Galway to become the official European Capital of Culture in 2020, he takes a keen interest in European affairs and is a member of the European Union Committee of Regions. He and his wife Aideen also run their own business, Claddagh and Celtic Jewelry Co. A fluent Gaelic speaker and a passionate sports fan, this is the Mayor’s first ever visit to Seattle and we wish him a sincere Céad Míle Fáilte (One Hundred Thousand Welcomes) as he visits Galway’s sister city of Seattle.

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Parade Grand Marshal:

2019 St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Celebration

Our celebration will be our best yet with great entertainment, bevies, and food!

Live Music starting at 8pm on Fri. March 15 & Sat. March 16, & Sun. March 17 from 10am -2am Pier 70: 2801 Alaskan Way #103, Seattle PaddyCoynes.net

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UPPER LEVEL LOFT ACTIVITIES FEATURED EXHIBIT – 1919 HISTORY Thousands of first and second generation Irish ended up living in the Pacific Northwest and the Seattle area, especially after the Yukon Gold Rush years of 1896-99.

When the 1916 Easter Rebellion in Dublin collapsed, many more Irish people came to Seattle. Despite the distance from Ireland, all these Irish people were still intensely interested in what was happening in Ireland and kept in touch via mail and with visits to Ireland.

In January 1919, one of the first acts of the new Irish Parliament in Dublin, the First Dáil, had been to issue a formal Irish Declaration of Independence. It took a few months but that Declaration also made its way to Seattle.

The above photo has a hand-written caption: M J Costello Reading Irish Republican Declaration of Independence The Irish Picnic Wildwood Park Seattle, WA Aug 17, 1919.

Later that same year, Éamon de Valera, 1916 Revolutionary and President of the revolutionary Irish Republic, also visited Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Our exhibit includes copies of contemporary newspaper reports and photos from his 1919 visits to Butte, Seattle and Portland.

Rozarii Lynch: Photo Exhibit Rozarii is a Seattle based freelance photographer. A native of Co Cavan, Ireland, Rozarii’s passion for travel and world culture has taken her around the globe. She has lived and photographed on four continents and her photography has been published in newspapers, magazines and books.

Rozarii’s fine art photography is widely exhibited and her work is in many private collections. See more of Rozarii’s imagery at www.rozarii.com.

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COOPER FAMILY’S ANTIQUE IRISH POSTCARDS John and Alice Cooper will again be featured at the Irish Festival with their exhibition of original reproductions of Bartlett’s Views of Ireland, made just a few years before the Great Potato Famine, along with thousands of antique Irish postcards. The reproductions and postcards cover watershed eras in the history of Ireland, providing an interesting glimpse into the social history, cultural history and material culture of Ireland in the turbulent 1800s and also in the “Golden Age of Postcards”, the early 1900s. It all makes for wonderful “browsing”!

IRISH COOKING DEMONSTRATION

SATURDAY & SUNDAY LOFT LEVEL (top of the stairs)

Join Annamarie Kirkpatrick and her assistant cooks at the Irish Cooking Demonstration Booth on the Upper Level at the Seattle Center during the Irish Festival on March 16 and March 17, from 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm both Saturday & Sunday.

Demonstrations, sampling, discussion and recipe sharing.

12:30 pm - FOR YOUR TEA BREAK: Traditional Irish Soda Bread and Irish Tea 1:30 pm - MAIN ENTRÉE: Potato pancakes, Irish bacon and sausages 2:30 pm - SIDE-DISHES: Colcannon 3:30 pm – AT ANY TIME: Irish Soda Bread

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WORKSHOPS / LECTURES LOFT LEVEL SATURDAY, MARCH 16 SATURDAY, 1 pm: “Basic Irish Genealogy” Lecturer: Jean Roth, Irish Interest Section, Seattle Genealogical Society Get some idea of the background of your Irish ancestors’ family history. We’ll look some of the basic guides to research and major new resources that have recently become available to help you in your search.

SATURDAY, 2 pm: “Éamon de Valera’s Journey Across the United States” Lecturer: Father Thomas Murphy, Associate Professor of History, Seattle University In 1919, Irish leader Éamon de Valera traveled throughout the United States raising funds for Irish Independence. This talk will look at some of the cities and towns visited by de Valera and his reception by the local Irish population.

SATURDAY, 3 pm: Beginning Irish Whistle Class Instructor: Rob Gándara, President of Carbony Celtic Winds, a wind instrument-building business in Corvallis, OR In this Irish whistle class for beginners, students will learn instrument fingering, breathing/slurring techniques and then a simple tune by ear. No reading of music required, whistles in the key of D will be available to borrow for the class.

SATURDAY, 4 pm: “Tips for Visiting Ireland on a 3-5 Star Budget” Lecturer: Ari Hausler, MA Irish Studies, Certified Irish Travel Specialist Learn how to make the most out of a trip to Ireland that fits your budget. From B&B’s to castle stays and whether or not to drive, this talk will have something for everyone from first time visitors to seasoned explorers of Ireland.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17 SUNDAY, 1 pm: “Basic Irish Genealogy” Lecturer: Jean Roth, Irish Interest Section, Seattle Genealogical Society Get some idea of the background of your Irish ancestors’ family history. We’ll look some of the basic guides to research and major new resources that have recently become available to help you in your search.

SUNDAY, 2 pm: The Wild Geese Players of Seattle The Wild Geese Players of Seattle will read a selection of Irish literature, including works by James Joyce, WB Yeats, Roddy Doyle, Dervla Murphy, and Flann O’Brien. Since 1998, the Wild Geese have been annually performing staged readings of James Joyce’s Ulysses in Seattle on Bloomsday, June 16.

SUNDAY, 3 pm: Beginning Irish Whistle Class Instructor: Rob Gándara, President of Carbony Celtic Winds, a wind instrument-building business in Corvallis, OR In this Irish whistle class for beginners, students will learn instrument fingering, breathing/slurring techniques and then a simple tune by ear. No reading of music required, whistles in the key of D will be available to borrow for the class.

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IRISH FILM FESTIVAL

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, Noon – 5:00 pm Among the screenings will be: Under The Clock (2018), about relationships that began under one of Ireland’s most iconic landmarks, Clerys Clock in Dublin; Sanctuary (2016), about two people in Galway with developmental disabilities who long to be together; 1916: The Irish Rebellion (2016), a landmark documentary giving a comprehensive overview of the 1916 Easter Rising.

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CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES LOFT LEVEL (above the main stage) SATURDAY & SUNDAY, Noon to 5:00 pm

CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA - Children can become little leprechauns and Irish dancers by crafting masks and finger puppets. They can learn the legend of the shamrock and decorate their own three-leafed clover.

CUSTOM LEGO DISPLAY A tabletop Lego display will attempt to recreate an Irish scenes from the early 1900s prepared by Lego artist Dan Parker. The Lego display will include a children’s playzone area for children to build their own scenes using Lego bricks.

DeLOREAN AUTO DISPLAY Outside the Armory, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 1–4 pm The futuristic-looking Irish-made DeLorean DMC-12 sports car that was made famous in the 1985 movie ‘Back to the Future’ will again be on display outside the Armory at the Seattle Center. 9,200 DeLoreans were manufactured in Belfast in 1981 before the company went bankrupt. Pacific Northwest DeLorean Club members are a community of enthusiasts dedicated to preserving the DeLorean heritage by bringing the community together for social events and to exchange technical expertise. Visit pndc.org for details.

MAIN STAGE (lower level) SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 4:00 pm:- “Most Irish-looking Face” Contest SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 1:30 pm:- “Smilingest Irish Eyes” Contest All children 12 & under are invited to participate onstage in these fun contests - just be at the Main Stage when the contest is announced. What determines who has the “Most Irish-looking Face” or the “Smilingest Irish Eyes”? We are looking for those kids with smiles that would “steal your heart away,” or eyes that “twinkle as bright as can be”. It’s not necessarily kids with fair skin, freckles, red hair, green eyes, etc. All children of all backgrounds are invited to enter for free.

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RAFFLE:

TWO ROUND TRIP TICKETS TO IRELAND On the evening of St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish Festival, some lucky person will become the winner of a coupon for two Round Trip tickets direct from Seattle to Dublin on Aer Lingus. Tickets at $5 each can only be purchased in person from an Irish Heritage Club member – they cannot be sold online or via mail or telephone– and ONLY 1,000 TICKETS ARE BEING SOLD. So pick up your tickets at any of the Irish Week events or at the Irish Heritage Club booth during the Irish Festival. 2nd prize is four Belleek China Collectible Plates, while the 3rd prize is two Belleek China Collectible Plates.

The special drawing is on the Festival’s main stage at 5:30 pm, Sunday, March 17, and you do not have to be present to win. Ádh mór - Good luck!!

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FEATURED PERFORMERS SUSAN BURKE and THE PRIDE OF BOTHELL Céili Band

BROTHERS LINDSAY The BROTHERS LINDSAY is a trio of singers and multi-instrumentalists. They grew up surrounded by songs and tunes from Ireland and Britain. Siblings Brian and Colin studied with master fiddler Brian Conway of New York. Alex Sturbaum on the guitar was nurtured in the traditional music scene of Cincinnati, Ohio. Now based in Seattle, they delight audiences with their energetic and masterful performances of tunes and songs both original and drawn from the traditions they love.

DUBLIN ABBEY - Rick Mangan, Patrick O’Donin, Amanda Fitch, and Joey Westmeath DUBLIN ABBEY is an Irish folk band out of Seattle. They invite you on a journey back to Temple Bar, the Falls Road, the Bogside and the narrow lanes of South Armagh. They perform a theatrical combination of Irish originals and standards coupled with the poetry and brogue of Ireland. They are oriented towards bringing the sound and imagery to transport the audience through distance and time to the shorelines and fields, to the country roads and boreens of Ireland.

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Seattle fiddler SUSAN BURKE is well known for her fiery Celtic style, and over three decades has played all over North America at concerts, dances and special celebrations. Her debut solo project, “Journey Home,” is a Celtic odyssey, touching on the traditions of Scotland, Cape Breton, and Ireland, among others. Her college years included living in Dublin, studying Irish literature and history. Check her website at SusanBurkeMusic.com. She is joined at the Festival by THE PRIDE OF BOTHELL Céili Band which regularly plays lively jigs, reels, slides and hornpipes for the various Irish Set Dances held in the Seattle area throughout the year.

Spend St. Patrick’s Day On Top o’ the Hill!

Join us at Sully’s Lounge, located in the heart of historic Queen Anne.

A great neighborhood spot with a touch of Irish charm.

Sunday, March 17: We will be opening at 10am on the Big Day. Our back deck will be open, covered, and heated!

The only Irish bar in Seattle that doesn’t charge cover on St. Paddy’s Day!

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Memorial Day Mass at St. Patrick Cemetery Irish Community Picnic Skagit Valley Highland Games Irish Day at the Races Irish Night at the Mariners

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SEATTLE AREA IRISH DIRECTORY IRISH STEP DANCING

• Balefire Irish Dancers In Kent.

Contact 206-707-3895 or balefiredancers@hotmail.com • Carroll Henderson School of Irish Dancing - In Seattle, Edmonds, Everett, Mountlake Terrace and Mill Creek/ Bothell. Contact carrollhendersonsid@gmail.com • Cladach Irish Dancers In Lynnwood. Contact 425-773-3626 or CladachDancers@gmail.com • Comerford School of Irish Dance In Seattle and Snoqualmie. Contact 206-851-2101 or celticartsnw@hotmail.com • Fire & Ice Irish Dancers In Federal Way & NE Tacoma.

Contact 253-874-1533 or fireandiceirishdance@mac.com • Grafton Street Academy In Lynnwood, Seattle & Edmonds.

Contact 425-361-1541 or graftonstreetdance@hotmail.com • Momentum Music & Dance Academy - In Burien.

Contact 206-592-2590 or irish-dancer@comcast.net

• R owan Fae Irish Dancers In Renton.

Contact Amber@rowanfae.com • Shoreline Parks Irish Dance Club In Shoreline.

Contact veronica-summer@hotmail.com • Slieveloughane School - In Seattle, Monroe, Kent, Kirkland, North Bend, Tacoma, Port Orchard, Gig Harbor and Olympia. Contact 206-714-9112, or SRSIrishDance.com • Tara Academy of Irish Dancing In the Seattle area.

Contact 206-286-6619 or TaraAcademy@hotmail.com • The American Dance Institute Seattle.

Contact 206-783-0755

ADULT IRISH DANCING

• SET DANCING: Kathleen O’Grady Graham or Michael Graham, 206-592-2590, irish-dancer@comcast.net • SET DANCING: Jim Belcher, 425-205-1696, Bothell, setdancer@aol.com

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• SEAN-NÓS OLD STYLE - Sean-nós Seattle, Alicia Guinn, seannosseattle@gmail.com

IRISH / CELTIC MUSICIANS For a listing of Musicians and weekly Traditional Irish Music Sessions, check the Irish Heritage Club website at irishclub.org/ irish-directory

COMMUNITY CHAPLAIN Fr. John Madigan, a native of Co. Limerick, is the officially appointed Chaplain to the Irish Immigrant Community of Seattle, available to serve all faiths and none when accidents, unexpected illnesses or deaths occur, and also to help celebrate life events.

Contact Fr. John at atsean47@gmail.com, or call 206-306-4362.

HONORARY CONSUL OF IRELAND Contact John Keane, Honorary Consul of Ireland, 7511 210th St SW, #1, Edmonds, WA 98026, Tel: 425-582-2688, Email: jkeane@irishconsulseattle.com, website irishconsulseattle.com.

100 years ago this year, Irish Revolutionary Leader Éamon de Valera visited Seattle The senior surviving leader of the 1916 Easter Rebellion in Dublin, Éamon de Valera, was imprisoned twice by the British for his efforts to promote Irish independence. The first time was in May 1916 after the Rebellion collapsed, and he was freed in June 1917 in a general amnesty. He was again arrested in May 1918 and jailed in Lincoln Jail in London. He escaped from Lincoln Jail in February 1919, and while still on the run, was elected President of Dáil Éireann (Irish Parliament), making him leader of the revolutionary Irish Republic. In May 1919, he came to the USA to lobby for recognition of the new Irish Free State, to gain the support of the American people for the newly independent nation, and to raise money to fund Ireland’s fight for independence. On his 18 month trip crisscrossing the US by train, he visited over 50 cities and raised almost $6 million, about $80 million in today’s money. He received such an enthusiastic

reception in Butte, MT, that he went back a second time.

Among the cities he visited was Seattle where he arrived on November 12, 1919. He spoke before a crowd of over 6,000 in the Seattle Ice Arena before moving on to Portland on November 15.

De Valera’s reception in Portland got off to a rocky start when flags were torn from his car outside his hotel, but he later got a great reception at Columbia College, now the University of Portland, when he spoke there on November 15, 1919.

Following Irish independence in 1922, de Valera went on to serve as Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) on three occasions: from 1937 to 1948, from 1951 to 1954 and finally from 1957 to 1959.

He also served two seven year terms as President of Ireland. He was 92 years old when he died in 1975.

Here are copies of newspaper headlines on his Seattle visit:

Thousands Che er Irish Nation’s S p okesman Propaganda False hoods Exposed W hen

President States Iris Case h “Ireland’s case is easily stated; Irelan d demands her ow said President De n,” Valera of the Irish Republic Wednesd before a crowd of ay night 6,000 enthusiastic and sympathetica responsive persons lly who filled every se at in the large Ar … ena. “

ENTHUSIASTS JUBILIANT Sympathisers Overflow Waiting Room Waving American and Irish Flags

Seattle P-I, November 13, 1919 HEAD OF SOCALLED “IRISH REPUBLIC” WHO IS A VISITOR IN SEATTLE TODAY

Seattle P-I, November 13, 1919 DE VALERA GIVEN GREAT RECEPTION Tumultuous Throng Cheer Themselves Hoarse In His Honor

Given e m o c l e W Mighty dent Irish Presiet Champion of Liberty

Catholic Northwest Progress, November 14, 1919

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SATURDAY, MARCH 9

IRISH SODA BREAD CONTEST – from 2 – 3 pm at T S McHugh’s Restaurant, 1st & Mercer, Seattle. Contest Admission is free and judging starts at 2 pm. Entries should be delivered to the restaurant between 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm and contest winners will be announced at 3 pm. During the judging, enjoy Irish music and Irish stepdancing. For all the details, visit: IrishWeek.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10

MATT TALBOT DINNER– 6 pm, the Elysian Fields Restaurant, 542 1st Ave S (located across from the CenturyLink Field Parking Lot and down the street from the old F X McRory’s), this is a fund-raiser for the Matt Talbot Center, Seattle’s downtown program for the homeless. For more information on the programs of Seattle’s Matt Talbot Center, visit: mtcenter.org or contact: 206256-9865.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15

ST. PATRICK’S DAY MASS FOR PEACE 10 am, St. Patrick’s Church, 2702 Broadway E (just off Roanoke), Seattle. Presider and Homilist is Fr. Bill Treacy with our Irish Choir leading the singing. For more information, call 253-237-2811 MAYOR’S IRISH WEEK PROCLAMATION LUNCHEON, Noon - at THE NINETY, 406 Occidental Ave S (located across the street from the old F X McRory’s), in Seattle’s Pioneer Square. Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and other dignitaries will issue City, County and State proclamations of Irish Week 2018. This is also our annual St. Patrick’s Day Irish Seniors Luncheon. Advance reservations are required for the salmon lunch -call 253-237-2811 LANDING OF ST. PATRICK on South Lake Union, 5:30 pm – St. Patrick was originally brought

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to Ireland by Irish pirates around 400 AD. Over 1600 years later, the Seafair Pirates will deliver St. Patrick back to the Emerald City, dropping him off at South Lake Union (near MOHAI) at 5:30 pm Friday evening. No admission fee and kids are welcome. You will be brought back to Occidental & South King Street by 6:30 pm for the Green Stripe Laying. Call 253-237-2811.

GREEN STRIPE LAYING ON 4TH AVE, 7 pm - A mini-Parade to mark the route of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade down the center of 4th Ave. A large crowd participates by riding the flat-bed Truck and children are welcome. There is no charge to participate and all are welcome!

Climb on board at Occidental & S. King Street at 6:30 pm for the trip to 4th & Jefferson and back afterwards to Shawn O’Donnell’s! Call 253-237-2811.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16

IRISH FLAG-RAISING, 12:20 pm - On 4th Ave at Jefferson, immediately before the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Parade Grand Marshals and other dignitaries join the Mayor of Seattle in raising the Irish Tricolor in front of the KingCounty Administration Building.

That is followed by the playing on trumpet of the Irish and US National Anthems.

IRISH FESTIVAL SEATTLE, SEATTLE CENTER ARMORY, Noon-6 pm, FREE admission.

The weekend Festival in the old Center House features booths selling Irish and Celtic products, Irish food and libations, Irish music, singing, dancing, workshops, lectures, cultural displays, an Irish art exhibit, children’s contests and activities, etc. The IRISH FILM FESTIVAL runs from Noon – 5 pm both days, offering a wonderful collection of Irish film screenings.

IRISH FESTIVAL SEATTLE, SEATTLE CENTER ARMORY, 10 am-6 pm - FREE admission.

The weekend Festival continues on Sunday with an early 10 am start. For details, call 253-237-2811.

MONDAY, MARCH 18

BUSINESS BREAKFAST w/ Minister Ciarán Cannon, Seattle WAC, 7:30 am. Reservations required at irishweek.org or call 253-237-2811.

SATURDAY, MARCH 23 SUNDAY, MARCH 17

ST. PATRICK’S DAY DASH, 8:30 am – Note the new start time and new route for this nearly four-mile run that starts from T S McHugh’s near the Space Needle! Seattle’s largest single- distance run/walk, jog or crawl where the winners cross the finish before the last person starts. The Dash covers nearly 4 miles of city streets with a 10,000+ person ribbon of green. There is no race-day registration. To register, visit: stpatsdash.com.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE, ON 4TH AVE - At 12:30 pm, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal and the Honorary Parade Grand Marshal lead Seattle’s 48th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade up 4th Avenue. The Parade travels north starting from James St, and after passing the reviewing stand at Westlake, goes via the Monorail to the Seattle Center for closing ceremonies in the Armory at 2:30 pm. Seniors are invited to ride the parade for free in a Duck’s Boat – just be at 4th Ave and Jefferson by 12 noon to take your seat. For more information, call 253-237-2811.

IRISH WEEK 2019

IRISH GENEALOGY SEMINAR, 9 am–5 pm Fairview Christian Church Hall, 844 NE 78th St (at Roosevelt NE, enter parking lot off 79th St), Seattle. A full day of Irish Genealogical Research classes conducted by regional genealogy specialists Steven W. Morrison, and Jean A. Roth. For more details, call 253-237-2811.

SEATTLE GAELS FIELD DAY, Noon to 4 pm - The Gaels annual Open Field Day is at Magnuson Park for men and women, boys and girls, to try their hand at any of the games of Hurling, Gaelic Football or Camogie. Visit: SeattleGaels. com

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T.S. M HUGH’S

Your Irish Headquarters Celebrating Our 30th Year!

Check out our Improvements!

New Menu and Always Free Billiards, Shuffleboard And Darts With ALL Your Traditional Irish Favorites!

St. Patrick’s Day Events

you don’t need to be Irish, come Join Us!

Saturday, March 9th Noon Irish Soda Bread Contest

Saturday, March 16th St. Patrick’s Parade Bagpiper & Irish Dancers ALL DAY (All Dancers are Welcome)

8 pm Creeping Time Band ROCKING IRISH MUSIC!

Drop by when you visit the Irish Festival!

JUST ONE BLOCK FROM SEATTLE CENTER

Sunday, March 17th 9 am St. Paddy’s Dash 10 am Seattle Firefighters Pipes & Drums IRISH BREAKFAST 11 am Clay Pipe Band

6 pm Creeping Time Band ROCKING IRISH MUSIC! Bagpiper & Irish Dancers ALL DAY (All Dancers are Welcome)

21 Mercer St., Seattle — tsmchughs.com IRISH WEEK 2019