Shamrock Club of New Dublin invites you to help us “Paint the Town Green”

As the twin town to Killaloe in County Clare, we'd like to offer our schedule of events for St. Patrick's Day.

Yes, it’s that time of the year again and the Shamrock Club of New Dublin is busy at work readying for the most enjoyable day of the year in New London, Wisconsin, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Festival. In fact, we’re planning another fun week of St. Patrick’s Day “shenanigans” for our fine city.

New Dublin is annually honored by AOL online along with New York, Atlanta, and Boston as being one of the top 10 places in the United States to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Not bad for a city of 6,200 residents. We've also been honored by National Geographic and the Smithsonian as one of the top five places to celebrate St. Pat's!

This year’s theme is “Paint the Town Green” and we’re inviting everyone to get creative and participate in this year’s many events. We’re doing something a little different this year in asking the downtown businesses to get in the spirit of our theme and do a little “painting of town green” on their own with a Window Decorating Contest. This is an exciting new aspect of our week-long event, and sure to be a very fun, creative and beautiful addition.

We are also very pleased to announce this years Irish Man and Irish Rose, Mr. Warren and Mrs. Irene Lowney. This year’s Parade Grand Marshall is Mr. Robert Polaski, along with Parade Judges Tim and David Trauger.

So come on out to New Dublin- New London Wisconsin, and “Paint the Town Green” and help us celebrate St. Patrick's Day week. Grand Parade and Irish Festival is March 20!

The entire schedule of events are as follows, and we hope to see all of you there!

Monday March 15 Leprechauns change the name of the town to New Dublin for the week, entertain kids, visit the elderly, and appear at various businesses.

   Tuesday March 16 Hooligan Day. Corned beef and cabbage is served throughout the week at Midtown Pub and Grill in downtown New Dublin (yes they're back!) Pup's Irish Pub on Hwy 54 in North Dublin and The Waters and Half Nelson's in New Dublin, Shamrock Heights, north of New Dublin, Pine Tree Supper Club, as well as by many other fine local establishments.

   Wednesday March 17 - St. Patrick's Day Irish Caroling at St. Joseph Residence and Franklin Park apartments. It's a great way to learn all the traditional Irish sing-a-longs. Song sheets are provided. Meet in the lobby of St. Joseph's at 5:00 pm. We always welcome singers to help us entertain our elderly shut-ins.

   Thursday March 18 Irish Entertainment • 7:00 pm - At the New London High School auditorium. Talented artists of New Dublin present an evening of Irish entertainment featuring songs, dances, and humor of Ireland. Introduction of Irish Man, Irish Rose, Grand Marshall, and the Irish Lad & Lassie will be made. Its great family entertainment. Public invited. Free admission, donations appreciated.

   Friday March 19 Irish Ceili (kay-lee) • 7:00 pm - At the Crystal Falls Banquet Facility. A traditional gathering of friends and family in celebration of music & dance. Public welcome. Free admission.

Finnegan's Wake • 8:00 pm - Begins at Pup's Irish Pub two miles west of New Dublin on Hwy 54 in North Dublin (Northport) and proceeds to other local establishments. Finnegan's Wake is a parody of an Irish funeral.

   Saturday March 20 St. Patrick's Day Parade • 1:00 pm - Downtown New Dublin. Wisconsin's largest St. Patrick's Day parade includes bagpipe & marching bands, festive clowns, specialty, clan, and business floats. Over 100 parade units. Prizes are awarded for best entries. Parade route.

New Dublin Irish Fest • 11:00 am to 6:00 pm - Under the big top by Festival Foods parking lot, downtown. HUGE heated tent featuring Switchback playing from 11:00a-1:00p, and Rising Gael from 3:00p-6:00p, plus Irish food, beverages, and market booths. Entrance to Irish Fest is $5.00 for the day.