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Sat 12th – Sun 13th & T u 17th March
Luton St. Patrick’S FeStivaL 2016
Events sponsored by:
Brochure
Contents
Mayor’s Welcome
Chairman’s Welcome
About LIF
Live Entertainment
Literacy Corner
Luton St. Patrick’s 2015
Kids’ Corner
Food with a Twist
GAA & LGFA
Festival Route
Festival Programme
Page 3
Pages 4 - 5
Pages 9 - 11
Pages 18 - 23
Pages 24 - 25
Pages 30 - 31
Page 38
Page 39
Page 53
Page 54
Page 55
“This year I have the great pleasure of making my first visit to Ireland, and after attending several St Patrick’s Day Festivals in Luton over the years, I am very muchlooking forward to experiencing even more of the Irish culture.
The St Patrick’s Day Festival has made an immense impact on the way in which different cultures within Luton unite. The Festival gives the Irish community the opportunity to show off their culture and heritage through traditional music and dance, encouraging people from all backgrounds and communities to take part in the celebrations.
Welcome from the MayorLuton Irish Forum 2016
Luton Irish Forum has made a fantastic contribution towards binding the community as a whole, promoting the welfare of not only the Irish community in Luton, but that of anyone who needs assistance.”
Mayor of Luton Cllr Dave Taylor
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Mayor’s Welcome
Chairman’s Welcome
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Welcome from the ChairmanA warm welcome to Luton’s 17th Annual St Patrick’s Festival, a celebration of Irish culture and heritage, giving all of Luton’s communities the opportunity to experience Irish music, song and dance.The festival launch will take place on Saturday 12th March at UK Carnival Arts Centre, St Mary’s Road LU1 3JA, featuring live music and traditional dancers. It will be hosted by Jim Carway, with performances by Maeve Farrell, The Cunningham Family Dancers
and Brookes Academy of Irish Dancing. This year’s annual parade and main stage events will take place on Sunday 13th March, leaving at 11am from Manor Road. The parade will follow its traditional route through Luton Town Centre, ending at Market Hill. The presentation of the shamrocks will then take place.
As well as Lee Matthews on the main stage we have DJ Jim Carway, The Good the Bad and the Ginger, The Devines and The Cunningham Family Dancers. Entertainment takes place in The Mall from 11am–3pm.
Luton Irish Forum have organised the Festival with the support of Luton Borough Council, London Luton Airport, Emigrant Support Programme, Luton Cultural Services Trust (Watch This Space
Chairman’s Welcome
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Events), Bedfordshire Police, The Mall, local County Associations, local Churches and Parish Centres, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and the GAA.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our sponsors who continue to support us.
A sincere thanks is also due to the hardworking volunteers, including the stewards and the St Patrick’s Festival Committee which has been planning the Festival since July 2015!
They give their free time to make this event special for Luton; without their commitment the Festival would not be possible.
We hope the community as a whole will come along and enjoy the different events taking place throughout the week.
Slainte, have a great Festival and a Happy St Patrick’s Day to each and every one of you!
Mick MaguireFestival Chair
Gavin Shuker MPLuton South
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Promoted by Francis Steer on behalf of Kelvin Hopkins MP and Gavin Shuker MPall at 3 Union Street Luton LU1 3AN
Kelvin Hopkins MPLuton North488 208
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About LIF
Luton Irish ForumWhat we do
LIF provides welfare support through drop-ins, appointments and home visits relating to welfare benefits, housing, debt, and applications for an Irish Passport LIF also provides practical support to engage with Ombudsman services, tribunals, courts and appeals.
LIF coordinates a range of activities, groups and events which raise cultural awareness including the St Patrick’s Festival, The Emerald Pipe Band, Cultural Seminars and School Workshops. We promote health and wellbeing and community learning through Keep Fit, Irish Language Classes, The Literary Society, Calligraphy Group, Art Classes and Computer Club.
LIF facilitates social opportunities through our Elders Project, Baby & Toddler Group and Business LINk. We manage an information website ‘This is Luton’ for young Irish and Polish people who are considering moving to or who have just arrived in Luton. We also manage Catching the Boat, an online archive showcasing the working lives of the Irish who settled in Luton from 1940 to 1960.
Luton Irish Forum (LIF) is a registered charity and Limited Company formed in 1997, with over 900 members and a fully accessible centre close to Luton Town Centre. Whilst originally set up to safeguard the needs of the Irish residents in Luton, LIF is now a truly representative community organisation serving Luton’s diverse vulnerable and socially excluded people. Our activities and events, which promote health and wellbeing, improve quality of life and increase social inclusion, are accessed 30,000 times annually.
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About LIF
LIF holds the contract for Healthwatch Luton, an independent consumer champion for health and social care services in Luton, which brings together people’s views and experiences in order to improve services.
LIF works with partners to provide further opportunities that its members can take advantage of: yoga, martial arts, dance, Desmond (a group for those with or at risk of diabetes), 50+ Job Club and a Polish advice drop-in and casework service.
LIF contributes to local and national policy and has commissioned 2 research reports: ‘The needs of the local Irish community in Luton’, 2004 and ‘The Long-term Sustainability of Luton Irish Forum: A Minority Group Community Service Provider’, 2010
We greatly appreciate the active support of the following who help Luton Irish Forum put on our Annual St. Patrick’s Festival: • All our volunteers• Bedfordshire Police• Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Emigrant Support Programme• Eddie Doherty - The Pines Hotel• Galway Association• Kilkenny Association• Leitrim Association• London Luton Airport• Luton Borough Council• Luton Culture• The Mall Management• Mayo Association• Monaghan Association
Thanks from LIF
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• Our Lady Help of Christians Church• SOS Bus• St. Joseph’s Parish Church & Centre• The Bushwood Partnership• The Gaelic Athletic Association/ Ladies Gaelic Football Association• Toureen Group St Patrick’s Festival Committee:
• Anne Mead• Billy Griffin• Eamon Murtagh• Frank Horan• Heather Roy• John Hutcheson• Marion Curtis• Michael Cloonan• Michael Maguire• Noelette Hanley• Noreen Kellett• Patricia Mullins• Patrick Wallace• Pauline Sylvester• Teresa Mitchell• Tom Quirke• Tom Scanlon• Tony Murphy Luton Irish Forum Board of Trustees:
• Elaine Cruise• Frank Horan• Joe Ward• Marion Curtis• Mick Maguire• Noreen Kellett• Pat Leonard• Pauline Sylvester• Siobhan Rooney• Tom Scanlon• Tony Murphy
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Patron: The Most Rev. Dr Joseph Duffy, Bishop of Clogher Life President: Rev. Father Bernard Hughes
We wish all our friends a very happy St Patrick’s Day
Chairman: Mr Frank Treanor Secretary: Mrs Eileen Maguire Assist. Secretary: Mrs. Kathleen Rumble Treasurer: Mrs Mary Lennon
Our Functions for 2016 24th Annual Dinner Dance
Saturday 7th May 2016
Tickets: Eileen Maguire -01582 652157 Mary Lennon - 01582 582554
Fundraising Dance:
Saturday 9th September 2016
Social Evening: Saturday 3rd December 2016
Best wishes to Luton Irish Forum for another successful
St Patrick’s Day Festival.
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Happy St Patricks Day for 2016.
We look forward to seeing you at our
functions.
Dates for your diary!!!
Macalla 1916 ConcertFriday 4th March
Tickets £25.00 from www.barbican.org.uk
(featuring Leagrave Branch Member Patrick Ballantyne)
Adult Sessions generally take place the First Saturday of the
Month atThe Butchers Arms, Luton.
Sunday 24 AprilOur Next Session from
3.00pmAt St Josephs Club, Gardenia
Avenue, Luton.
Baldock Fleadh1 - 2 May
************************Watch this space!!!
Look out for information regarding our participation in:-
St Patricks ParadeSunday 13 March.
Sunday 17 AprilMidland Regional Fleadh,
Princethorpe College.
25 - 26 JuneAll Britain FleadhVenue: Leicester
14 - 22 August All Ireland Fleadh
Ennis
Branch Committee
Chairman: John O’Connor
07798 652460
Secretary: Bernie Ballantyne
P.R.O: Fiona Fayne
Treasurer: Mick Ryan
Music Teachers:Annette Hannigan
Robin Ward
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4.30 – 5.30pmLessons for children who are advanced musicians.
6.00pm – 7.00pmHarp Classes with Robin
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A Brief review of the year!!
Lee MatthewsIt’s all systems go for Lee Matthews in 2016, having released his brand new album “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive” and his latest video for his new self-penned single “The Irish Way” On the Sharpe music label last month. The album reached #1 on the Irish country download charts on its first few days of release in December. Lee’s previous two singles also hit the number one spot on the download charts, paving the way for this much-anticipated twelve track CD. There are four number one singles already on the album “Cotton Eye Joe”, “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive”, “Buy Me A Boat” and “Girl Next Door” and some great reworked classics including “Bang On The Ear”, “If Tomorrow Never Comes” and “Here I Go Again”. Lee’s version of the single “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive” opened a new door for the singer-songwriter when he filmed the video in Florida USA. After the success of his double award winning smash hit “Cotton Eye Joe” and its very colourful video the singer said: “I wanted to do something different for the fans so we decided to shoot the next video in America. I am glad we did as it’s been getting loads of exposure on all the country TV channels on Sky.” Ireland’s TV3 also featured it during his recent appearance on The 7 O’clock Show.
Lee’s superbly crafted debut album “A Little Bitty Country” was also a #1 Hit on the Irish Country download chart and the young singer-songwriter is in top spirits, particularly as four of his eight
Live Entertainment
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Live Entertainment
number one singles were written by himself. Self-penned songs from the album like “That Country Girl” and “There’s Irish In Our Eyes” are filling dance floors across the country and it’s hard to believe that it is just two years since Lee burst onto the scene with the massive debut single “Sadie’s Got Her new Dress On” and has never looked back.
Lee has plenty of reason to celebrate. Not only did the talented singer-songwriter scoop the award for Best New Band last year at the prestigious Sunday World Country Music Awards in Dublin, but he also scooped two separate Song of the Year awards for his re-write of the number one smash hit “Cotton Eye Joe.” Last year couldn’t have been better for Lee and his success was cemented when he chalked up his eighth #1 single. He also undertook a hugely successful 20-date festival tour that in tandem with his regular dance dates, took him to the major venues throughout the country were huge crowds were the order of the day. With a busy diary ahead and many of Ireland’s foremost festivals booking Lee for 2016, he is certainly on the crest of a wave, having just been confirmed for the Salardu Country Rock Festival in Spain this August and the St. Patrick’s Festival Luton in March. The future certainly looks bright for the young country star after winning New Male Vocalist of the Year, Best New Band 2015 and Single of the Year twice. Lee’s band includes some of the most experienced musicians in the province with high-quality production that embraces state-of-the-art lighting and sound. Lee is certainly one of the Ireland’s top country stars and his new album and single released on the Sharpe Music label this week will provide further compelling evidence of this. 19
The Good, The Bad and The Ginger
Live Entertainment
THE BAND
The Good The Bad and The Ginger were born out of the band Folkin Hell. The band have toured internationally, playing for some of the world’s most rich and famous - counting the likes of Sean Parker, Piers Morgan, Bob Geldof and Sting as their fans and sharing the Stage with Mark Ronson - the band are in demand for exclusive gigs.
Having toured with Paddy Casey and The Wolfe Tones along with Jools Holland at Kew Gardens, the band have some amazing venues under their belt.
The band are split into three sections - hence the name choice!
THE GOOD
James Lynott - All Everything Champion Banjo player from Kingsbury - James has been playing the Banjo from a young age and was adopted by the older members of the band and dragged along to every session and gig possible before finally agreeing to
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join the new line-up due to his nifty finger work! As the youngest member of the band, James is under pressure to keep up on nights out and is the oldest ‘15 year old’ ever.
Cherry de Lacy - Vocals and Fiddle. Cherry has been playing the Fiddle and Banjo from a very young age and was also an original member of Folkin Hell, performing alongside Malachy de Lacy. Cherry is most definitely the Good and after 4 years’ managing THE BIBLECODE SUNDAY’S to still be alive and kicking is proof of just how good. Cherry is well and truly the baby-sitter.
THE BAD
Paul Fitzgerald - Guitarist and Singer. Paul used to play with The Reels but after leaving joined TGTB&TG. Paul brings a modern element to the band and is the youngest member.
John Barrett - Drummer from Cork. John looks good but he’s certainly Bad! As the drummer for the band STERANKO, John knows no limits. John likes to be fed at gigs and is always on the look-out for the cake stand.
Tuppy Clarke - Legend. Tuppy is an original Folkin Hell member and notorious for his football skills. Tuppy’s got a huge fan-base and his name says it all. Tuppy is known for falling off the stage, especially during his solos. Tuppy joins on Bass.
THE GINGER’S
Joe Moran - No introduction needed. Lead vocals, guitar and whistles. Joe was an original member of THE BIBLECODE SUNDAY’S as well as a founding member of SLAINTE. Joe has numerous All-Ireland titles in drinking and partying along with a couple for his ‘instruments’. Known to go missing at nearly every gig and lose his temper with everyone, Joe is by far the life and soul of the band.
Kieron Fitzgerald - Allo Allo Allo! Kieron or RON as we like to call him is our newest Bass Player in the band joining Tuppy as a twin - but with hair! Kieron claims to have a different surname but we don’t believe him - he’s Paul Fitzy’s cousin! Known for his love of dancing with Dogs, Kieron tries not to move on stage, creating an illusion of a statue - watch him and see! 21
The Cunninghams
Live Entertainment
Ashline and Michael come from Irelands best known and most gifted Sean Nos dancing family “The Cunninghams” from Cashel, Connemara,Galway, Ireland. The family of 5 have appeared on the biggest TV shows in Ireland and further afield. They have toured in many countries, including Japan and Korea along side the former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese’s invitation. They have shared the stage with Irelands best known artists including Altan, Frankie Gavin, Teada and the Chieftains but to mention a few. They have won numerous All Ireland Sean Nos dancing titles. The Cunningham Family are on a journey, taking the world by storm with their unique take on Sean-nos dancing. Wanting to keep their tradition alive, the family of five produced their own show called ‘Fuaim Chonamara’ and ‘Atlantic Steps’ and took to the road, started by touring all of Ireland, then went on to perform it in Scotland and many times in America. Their show is about reviving one of Irelands oldest dance forms and transforming it into a wonderful display of dance style, skill and athleticism. Concentrating on the authentic and most traditional aspects of Irish Culture the performances showcase the roots and origins of Irish Dance, celebrating elements of the dancing style. Sean-nos dancing which started as a pastime for the Cunningham siblings after being handed down the tradition from their grandparents in the days of house to house dancing is now their number one passion.
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Devines
Live Entertainment
John, Joe and Caz Devine are three members of the same musical Family, with roots firmly planted in the Irish musical tradition, playing traditional Irish dance music mixed with original and contemporary arrangements of Irish songs, on an inspired mix of instruments, including the Uilleann Pipes, Banjo and Saxophone.
Devines have been touring since 2011 and made history when they were among the first musicians to ever perform Irish music at a Royal Reception in Buckingham Palace. They have produced three studio albums and an EP since conception in 2009. Their next album is due out in summer 2016 with a major tour planned for autumn 2016.
They are joined today by their good Friend, the internationallyrenowned, All-Ireland Champion and Button Box Virtuoso, Luton’s own Eugene Teevan.
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An Old Castle
Literacy Corner
There stands a castle yonder at the foot of an Irish green hill.How stately it looks, and oh! so still.
In ancient times did it stand so still, or did it shake with fear, at the sound of gunfire drawing near? Or did it protect its people as aKnight would his maid?
If only the old castle could speak! What strange tales it could tell,of love and of war. Of heroes great and tall, Like Sarsfield, Emmit and O’Brien, Who were filled with a burning desire.
Alas! There it stands, A shell of its former glory, Its secrets shrouded in the mists of time.
Written by Marguerite Chishti
The Winter CowAs I go with my father to milk the winter cow, our way is lit by a pale, watery November moon. Going through a gap in the field where the cows gather to spend the night, we are met by long shadows cast by the fir trees across the grass, now resplendent in its new silver coat; the first frost of the winter.
High in the trees the crows nestle, their fluttering audible. Far below them the domain of the foxes, now silent in their dens. In the hedges small animals rustle and the fruit of the season of plenty has withered on the bushes as man and nature anticipate the coming winter.
Leaving the winter cow to her quiet world, her breath visible on the cold night air, we make our way home, guided by the distant beacon of light from the kitchen.
Arriving home, leaving behind the sinister half-light and the sounds of the night, we enter the kitchen and are bathed in its brightness, warmth and domestic sound, our world.
Written by Noreen Kellett24
Valparaiso
Literacy Corner
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Monsignor Padraigh de Brun
(1889-1960) was an Irish Priest, mathematician, poet, classical, scholar, who also
served as President of College Galway. He was born at Grange Mochler, Co.
Tipperary. From his education in Ireland he won a scholarship which enabled him to
pursue maths and physics in Paris. He was ordained to the Catholic priesthood in
1913, in Paris. He was a close friend of the executed 191 leader, Seán McDermot. He
was a prolific wrier of poetry and had a house at Dun Caoin, Dingle, Co. Kerry.
Written by Pádraig de Brún
Tháinig long ó Valparaiso, Scaoileadh téad a seol sa chuan, Chuir a hainm dom i gcuimhne Ríocht na Gréine, Tír na mBua.
“Gluais,’ ar sí, ‘ar thuras fada, Liom ó scamall is ó cheo, Tá fé shleasaibh gorm Andes Cathair scáfar, glé mar sheod.”
Bhíos óg is ní imeoinnse, Am an dóchais, tus mo shaoil, Chreideas fós go raibh i ndán dom Iontaisí na ndán ‘s na scéal.
Ghluais an long thar lintibh mara, Fad ó shin is a crann mar ór, Scríobh a scéal ar phár na hoíche, Ard i rian na réaltean mór.
Fillfidh sí aris chugam áfach; Chífead cathair bhán fén sléibh, Le hais mara na síochána – Creidim fós beagnach, a Dhé.
A ship arrived from Valparaiso, Dropped its anchor in the bay,Her name reminded me of kingdoms, Sunlit countries far away.
Come along with me she whispered, far from cloud and mist for you’ll, find beneath the Andes Mountains, an awesome city – bright as a jewel.
But I was young and would not wander, With hope and youth I chose instead, The promises of verse and fable, From the wondrous books I read.
The ship sailed off into the vapour, Shining like gold its mast so bright, It wrote its story on the parchment, High amidst the stars that night.
She will return to me, however, The white city, I still conceive, That by the sea of peace eternal, I too shall be, if I believe.
Luton Irish Forum Emerald Pipe Band
Luton Irish Forum’s Emerald Pipe Band meets twice a week on a Sunday morning
and a Wednesday evening. Lessons are free and no experience is necessary.
The band play at various local events
include the St Patrick’s Day Festival Parade and Luton International Carnival.
Anyone interested in learning to play the
bagpipes or drum should contact the Band through Luton Irish Forum by emailing
[email protected] or call 01582 720447.
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The Good, The Bad & The Ginger
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Kid’s Corner
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Chocolate & Guinness Cheesecake
Food with a Twist
110g crushed chocolate biscuits 50g butter, softened
2 tablespoons caster sugar 1/4 teaspoon best quality cocoa
powder 3 (200g) tubs cream cheese,
softened 175g caster sugar
450g plain chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons double cream
225ml soured cream 1 pinch salt
175ml Guinness® 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
30g plain chocolate 3 eggs
Ingredients
Method Preheat the oven to 180 C / Gas mark 4. Prepare a 23cm (9 in) tin with butter. Combine the crushed biscuits, butter, 2 tablespoons sugar and cocoa in a small
bowl. Mix and press into the bottom of the prepared tin. Place the cream cheese in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer, set to low speed until smooth. While beating, slowly add 175g sugar and then the eggs, one
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W ith a maximumof four monthsto go to Ire-land’s general electionIrish emigrants are beingput centre stage of thecampaigning – albeitwithout a voice or vote.The ruling Fine Gael-Labour coalition, ridinghigh on the best officialeconomic statistics since2000, has launched acampaign to persuade ex-iles returning for Christ-
mas to move back.Ireland’s Central Sta-tistics Office (CSO) lastweek published Gross Do-mestic Product (GDP) fig-ures of nearly 7 per centthat show Ireland’s eco-nomic growth roaringahead of the rest of the Eu-rozone (1.6 per cent) andChina (6.9 per cent).The GDP figure in-cludes figures from hugeUS conglomerates and
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YouTube’s Hallelujah priestfrom Meath, Fr Ray Kelly,talks about releasing hisnew album and how hislife changed
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40m viewsLiving wild inConnemara
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Incorporating The Irish Echo
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have a decisive influence on theforthcoming referendum onBritain’s EU membership,Taoiseach Enda Kenny said ashe urged them to make themost of their influence here.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny withPrime Minister David
Cameron in Downing Streeton Monday where he invitedhim to Ireland to take part in
Ireland’s 1916 centenarycommemorations marking
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invitation to Prime Minister
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St Dympnas Gaelic Football Club for senior and underage teams. Underage players are between the ages of 6 to 16. Over 16s can join the senior team. Girls are able to play and train with the boys teams until the age of 12. Underage training begins on Saturday 9th April 2016 at St Joseph’s Catholic Junior School, Gardenia Avenue, Luton LU3 2NS. Games are played from March onwards. The senior team starts training mid February in Sundon Park, Luton LU3 and the senior season starts around end of March.
Contact: Gerry Naughton Tel: 07980 878 743 Web: stdympnas.hertfordshire.gaa.ie/ Facebook: St Dympnas GFC Email: [email protected]
Claddagh Gaels Ladies Gaelic Football Club for girls and ladies aged 12+ based in Luton and affiliated to the Gloucestershire/ Hertfordshire League. Indoor circuit training takes place at Cardinal Newman School on Tuesday nights 8-9pm and football training at Sundon Park, on Saturday mornings at 10.00am. This will change on 4th April to Monday and Wednesday evenings at Sundon Park for football training. All abilities and nationalities welcome!
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St Vincents We run teams at Under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 & 18 years as well as under 21 and senior teams. Boys and Girls can play in mixes teams up to the age of 12 years. Our playing pitch is Stockwood Park on Farley Hill. If you are interested in playing a friendly family oriented, physical fun and enjoyable sport, then please contact any of the Club Officers below. Club indoor training has already started with outdoor training to commence in March on our pitch in Stockwood Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6.30pm for the youth and 7.30pm for the adults.
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Festival Route
2016 Parade Route
Luton
Irish
Forum
Check out all the activities and entertainment taking place at this year’s St. Patrick’s Festival by following the festival route.
There is easy access to park your car or if your coming from the train station.
See you there!
LutonIrish @IrishinLuton www.lutonirishforum.org
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Festival Programme
What’s happening
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Saturday 12th March
Launch Night - £5
8pm – 12pm Live entertainment at the UK Carnival Arts Centre, St Mary’s Road, Luton, LU1 3JA
Hosted by Diverse FM’s Jim Carway, featuring: Maeve Farrell and The Cunningham Family Dancers and Brooks Academy of Irish Dancing.
Sunday 13th March
Parade Day - Free
9.30am – 10.30am
A Gaelic Sung Mass at Our Lady Help Of Christians Church, Castle St, Luton, LU1 3AG
Sean O’Riada’s Gaelic Sung Mass.Performed with the Luton Irish Forum Choir.
Thursday 17th March
St. Patrick’s Day - Free
11am – 3pm
Entertainment at the Luton Irish Forum, Kathleen Connolly House, 102 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0ES
Hosted by Spectrum Radio’s Gerry Byrne with performances by: The Wilsons, Sean Furey (from the Skivers) and traditional Irish dancing.
Sunday 13th March (Continued)
10am – 4pm
Outdoor stage at Market Hill, LU1 5RD
Hosted by Diverse FM’s Jim Carway and including Lee Matthews, The Good, The Bad and The Ginger. The Cunningham Family Dancers. John, Joe and Caz Devine with Eugene Teevan.
11am – 12noon
Our annual parade and presentation of shamrock. Parade starts from Manor Road, Luton (LU1 3HN) to Market Hill.
Our parade will be led by Luton Irish Forum’s Emerald Pipe Band.
11am – 3.30pm
Indoor entertainment in The Mall, Luton, LU1 2HN.
Performances include: Leagrave Comhaltas traditional musicians and traditional Irish dancing.
