This Newport Irish Heritage Month calendar is based on input from the Representative Peter Martin, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Newport, Rhode Island AOH Pipes & Drums, the Newport Irish Heritage Association, the Museum of Newport Irish History, the Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, and other organizations which promote the Irish culture in Newport and the surrounding area.
THURSDAY – March 2nd
Newport – Kinsale – Chefs Exchange Kickoff
• An evening at which several visiting chefs from our sister city of Kinsale, Ireland will join with
local chefs to put on a food tasting event.
• There will also be a whiskey tasting station for those so inclined.
• Tickets will be available at the Hall and participating restaurants.
• 6-9 pm $25. Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Ave, Newport
THURSDAY – 2nd – THURSDAY – 9th
Newport – Kinsale – Chefs Exchange Week
• Participating sponsors:
The Fastnet Pub
LaForge Casino
Main Sail
Midtown Oyster Bar
Kitchen Companion Catering
McGrath Clambakes
West Cork Distillers
Malt on Broadway
• For further information click here: newportkinsalechefexchange.com
SATURDAY – 4th
Tour of Irish Newport
• Leaves from Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Ave. Newport at 10 am sharp.
• Coffee & Danish provided at 9:30 a.m.
• Bus returns approx. 12 noon.
• Sites of Irish interest include: Forty Steps, Ochre Court, Barney St. Cemetery
• Includes introductory visit to Museum’s Interpretive Center on Lower Thames Street
• Admission free, but donations accepted. Space is limited, reservations required.
• Sponsored by Viking Tours and the Museum of Newport Irish History
• To Reserve or for Info. call Ann at 401-841-5493
Pawtucket St. Patrick’s Day Parade
• 12 noon – Pawtucket, RI
• Check their FaceBook page
SUNDAY – March 5th
Grand Marshall Testimonial Roast [from Parade website]
• Honoring A. Claire Dias, Grand Marshal of the annual parade in Honor of St. Patrick.
• 1:30 pm – 5:00pm Saint Augustin’s Church Hall – 1 Fifth Ward Square.
• Tickets: $25.00 in advance.
• Cocktails & heavy hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment
• Event will start at 1:30pm and will end when all of the roasting is completed.
• Ticket information: (401) 846-5081 or purchase at Hibernian Hall, (401) 847-8671.
• www.newportirish.com/events
Traditional Irish Music
• Fastnet Pub, One Broadway, Newport. (401) 845-9311
• Live traditional Irish “session” – 6:00-9:00pm.
• hosted by A. O. Gutierrez, Tim May, and Jack Wright.
• No cover. Family-friendly – arrive early to secure a table if you plan to eat.
THURSDAY – 9th
The Wolfe Tones – Live at Hibernian Hall
• Legendary Irish Music
• Hibernian Hall 8:00pm.
• $40 per person – tickets for sale at the Hall
• For event flyer, click here: www.aohnewport.org/Wolfetones3.pdf
FRIDAY – 10th
Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center
• Learn about Irish immigration to Newport County from the 1600s to the present.
• Open 12 Noon to 5 pm.
• 648 Thames Street, Newport. (401) 848-0661
• Members free; others by donation.
• www.newportirishhistory.org
Big Daddy Award and Pre-Parade Party
• Honoring IHOP Restaurant owners, Bill & Karen Cardinal.
• Entertainment will include Irish musicians Fishing with Finnegan, Mystic Highland bagpipe
band, and a DJ
• This is a free event with Hors d’oeuvres and a Cash Bar.
• Hibernian Hall, Newport.
• Doors open at 6:00pm. Information: (401) 846-5081.
• www.newportirish.com/events.
Celtic Music in the Mansion with Robbie O’Connell
• Robbie is an Irish folk singer who began his career by performing with his uncles, the Clancy
Brothers
• Linden Place Museum, 500 Hope Street Bristol
• 7:30 pm.
• Tickets: $25/$20 for Linden Place members Advance reservations recommended
• For reservations call 401 253-0390
• For more information www.lindenplace.org
SATURDAY – 11th – Parade Day
Mass in Honor of St. Patrick
• St. Joseph’s Church, Broadway & Mann Avenue, Newport. 9:00am.
• In memory of deceased members of the Newport Irish Heritage Association.
Mayor’s Reception
• Newport City Hall
• Access on Broadway via front door or via newly installed elevator.
• 10:00 a.m.
• Coffee & pastries
• Free
Irish Radio – The Irish Hours including Live Parade Coverage on 1540 AM WADK in Newport.
• Special hours for the day: 11:00am to 3:00pm
• The best in traditional and contemporary Irish or Irish influenced music.
• Hosted by Rick Kelly since the 1980s.
• Also on Sundays, year-round, 8:00 to 9:00pm.
• www.wadk.com
61st Annual Parade in Honor of St. Patrick [from Parade website]
• Parade Grand Marshal: Claire Dias
• Dedicated to the memory of John A. Marshall, Sr. and John R. Mello
• The parade steps off from City Hall on Broadway promptly at 11:00am.
• It continues via Washington Square, Thames Street, and Carroll Avenue to St. Augustin’s Church.
• For the parade website, click here: www.newportirish.com.
Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center
• Learn about Irish immigration to Newport County from the 1600s to the present.
• Open 12 Noon to 5 pm.
• 648 Thames Street, Newport. 848-0661
• Members free; others by donation.
• www.newportirishhistory.org
Post-parade Party at Hibernian Hall – 12:00 pm
• AOH Hall, Wellington Avenue, Newport.
• Corned Beef sandwiches and plenty of Irish Music
• Advance tickets only: $20.00 – Cash bar
• Information and tickets: (401) 847-8671.
Post-parade Family Party
• An alcohol free family event.
• Location: “The Hut”, (Behind the Newport Public Library) –
• Following the parade at 1:00pm – 4:00pm.
• Entertainment including bag pipers, Irish step dancers, Tony “the dancing cop,” pirates and more
• There will be a “How Green I Am” contest with cash prizes. <li>Food and refreshments.
• Entry is free!
• www.newportirish.com/events
Kevin Doyle’s Roscommon Soles
• Kevin Doyle’s Roscommon Soles takes the Greenwich Odeum stage with their latest show, Step into
the Irish Parlor-St. Patrick’s Day.
• The dance, music, and storytelling performance recreates an intimate family parlor of the 1960s on St.
Patrick’s Day, when memories travel back and forth in time to the tunes and the steps for an audience
of all ages.
• There are two wonderful opportunities to see this show, Saturday at 8pm. and a Sunday matinee at
3pm.
• For more information: www.greenwichodeum.com/2016/03/11/roscommon-soles/
Celebrating the Irish at the La Forge
• La Forge Restaurant
• 186 Bellevue Avenue, Newport.
• Great food including Corned Beef & Irish beverages
• Music & sing-a-longs with David O’Manuel
◦ Immediately following the parade until 5:00 pm
◦ Returning at 7:00 pm until 11:00 pm
• (401) 847-0418.
SUNDAY – 12th
Irish Radio – The Irish Hours on 1540 AM WADK in Newport.
• The best in traditional and contemporary Irish or Irish influenced music.
• Hosted by Rick Kelly since the 1980s.
• Sundays, year-round, 8:00am.
Mass in Honor of St. Patrick
• St. Mary’s Church, Spring Street & Memorial Boulevard, Newport. 11:00 am.
• The Mass is in memory of deceased AOH and Lady AOH members and the victims of the greatFamine.
• Church built 1848 – 1852 by Irish-American Architect Patrick Keeley and dedicated to Mary, ‘Our Lady of the Isle’.
Traditional Irish Country Breakfast
• La Forge Casino Restaurant
• 186 Bellevue Avenue, Newport
• Serving 9:00am – 2:00pm
• Reservations: 847-0418
Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center
• Learn about Irish immigration to Newport County from the 1600s to the present.
• Open 12 Noon to 5 pm.
• 648 Thames Street, Newport. (401) 848-0661
• Members free; others by donation.
• www.newportirishhistory.org
Kevin Doyle’s Roscommon Soles
• See Saturday, March 11th for information
• Sunday matinee at 3pm.
Traditional Irish Music
• Fastnet Pub, One Broadway, Newport. (401) 845-9311
• Live traditional Irish “session” – 6:00-9:00pm.
• hosted by A. O. Gutierrez, Tim May, and Jack Wright.
• No cover. Family-friendly – arrive early to secure a table if you plan to eat.
FRIDAY – 17th St. Patrick’s Day
Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center
• Learn about Irish immigration to Newport County from the 1600s to the present.
• Open Noon – 5:00 p.m.
• 648 Thames Street, Newport. (401) 848-0661
• Members free; others by donation.
• www.newportirishhistory.org
SATURDAY – 18th
Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center
• Learn about Irish immigration to Newport County from the 1600s to the present.
• Open Noon – 5:00 p.m.
• 648 Thames Street, Newport. (401) 848-0661
• Members free; others by donation.
• www.newportirishhistory.org
Providence St. Patrick’s Day Parade
• Starts at 12:00 pm – near Providence College.
• Travels down Smith Street and ends at the State House.
• Parade website
• Honoring Grand Marshal Scott MacKay
Knights of Columbus Irish Night
• Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner.
• Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Dinner is served at 7:30 p.m.
• Music and dancing included. Cash bar.
• Performance by Irish step dancers.
• After-dinner dancing until 10pm with music by Joe Souza.
• Location, 7 Valley Road, Middletown, R.I.
• Tickets: $15
• Info/Tickets: Brian Geer 401-743-3789 or the council home 401-846-8800
SUNDAY – 19th
Irish Radio – The Irish Hours on 1540 AM WADK in Newport.
• The best in traditional and contemporary Irish or Irish influenced music.
• Hosted by Rick Kelly since the 1980s.
• Sundays, year-round, 8:00am.
Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center
• Learn about Irish immigration to Newport County from the 1600s to the present.
• Open Noon – 5:00 p.m.
• 648 Thames Street, Newport. (401) 848-0661
• Members free; others by donation.
• www.newportirishhistory.org
Mystic Connecticut Irish Parade
• The 14th Annual Mystic Irish Parade
• including AOH Pipes and Drums.
• Parade kicks off at 1:00 p.m.
• Mystic, CT
Traditional Irish Music
• Fastnet Pub, One Broadway, Newport. (401) 845-9311
• Live traditional Irish “session” – 6:00-9:00pm.
• hosted by A. O. Gutierrez, Tim May, and Jack Wright.
• No cover. Family-friendly – arrive early to secure a table if you plan to eat.
SATURDAY – 25th
LAOH Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner
• St. Augustin’s Church Hall – 6 pm.
• Corner Carroll & Harrison Avenues, Newport
• Sponsored by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians.
• Tickets: $25, children under 5 free. BYOB
• This is a fundraiser for a scholarship fund.
• Available:
◦ at Creaney Cruise & Travel – (401) 849-8956
◦ from Colleen McCarthy (401) 662-1423, or
◦ at Hibernian Hall (401) 847-8671
◦ Elizabeth Buckley (401) 378-7287
SUNDAY – 26th
Irish Radio – The Irish Hours on 1540 AM WADK in Newport
• The best in traditional and contemporary Irish or Irish influenced music.
• Hosted by Rick Kelly since the 1980s.
• Also on Sundays, year-round, 8:00am.
Irish Quiz Night- Annual competition for the Newport Irish Heritage Cup.
• Competing teams from local Irish organizations
• AOH, LAOH, the Museum of Newport Irish History, Newport Irish Heritage Association, et. al.
• MNIH team will be defending the Irish Heritage Quiz Cup
• Hibernian Hall – 3:00 pm.
• The Quiz will be on all things relating to Ireland and the Irish,
including the Irish around the World.
• Teams can consist of up to 7 members. Organizations may enter multiple teams.
• Come cheer your favorite team.
• For more information, contact Steve Marino at enzoteach@aol.com
Traditional Irish Music
• Fastnet Pub, One Broadway, Newport. (401) 845-9311
• Live traditional Irish “session” – 6:00-9:00pm.
• hosted by A. O. Gutierrez, Tim May, and Jack Wright.
• No cover. Family-friendly – arrive early to secure a table if you plan to eat.
• Fastnet Pub, One Broadway, Newport. (401) 845-9311
TUESDAY – 28th
Museum of Newport Irish History Lecture
• Rebecca L. Abbott. PH.D., Professor of Communications, Dept. of Film, TV & Media Arts at
Quinnipiac University,
• “Ireland’s Great Hunger and the Irish Diaspora”
• (a 50-min. documentary film).
• www.irelandsgreathunger.com/about.html
• Time: 6:00 pm
• More info: www.newportirishhistory.org [click on Lectures]
• Reservations suggested.
• Contact Ann at NewportIrishHistory@gmail.com or or (401) 841-5493.
APRIL
MONDAY – 10th
Museum of Newport Irish History Lecture
• The fifth and final talk of our 15th Annual Crowley Lecture Series
• The guest speaker will be Kurt C. Schlichting, Ph.D. who whose lecture title is: “Manhattan’s
Irish Immigrant Neighborhoods: From the Famine to the Movie Classic – On the Waterfront.”
• Time: 6:00 pm
• More info: www.newportirishhistory.org [click on Lectures]
• Reservations suggested.
• Contact Ann at NewportIrishHistory@gmail.com or or (401) 841-5493.
THURSDAY – 27th
The Newport Irish Heritage Association – Civitas and Fenian Annual Award Dinner
• Honoring 2017 Fenian and Civitas awardees:
Fenian – Paul A. Shea
Civitas – Fr. Frank A. O’Loughlin
• Cocktails 6:00 pm; Dinner 6:00 pm
• La Forge Restaurant
• 186 Bellevue Avenue, Newport.
• Tickets $35 – Menu selection: Chicken or Fish
• For reservations call Jim Mahoney (401) 924-0284 or Kathy Creaney (401)849-8956
This calendar is hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians –
Dennis E. Collins Division #1, Newport, Rhode Island 02840
on their website www.aohnewport.org
