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Fest 2008
 

February 29 & March 2008
17 degrees better than 2007 !

We're Going to have a toast to the four hinges of Friendship:
Swearing, Lying, Stealing and Drinking:

Let me tell you, when you swear, swear by your Country.

When you Lie, Lie by the one whose warm hands cares your heart.

And when you steal, steal away from bad company.

And when you drink, Drink to the Manhattan Irish Fest ! 


Grand Marshalls Rick &
Ken Gallagher toast the Fest

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As has become a tradition, the above picture was taken at 1:30 Saturday afternoon.

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Same venue, different Time.  4:30 Saturday Afternoon.

Most photos courtesy of Brandolino Imaging.
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The Parade  
The Grand Marshalls
Dave, Ken and Rick Gallagher 
Ashley Siadek and Michael McGrath--
the Festival Queen and King

Tom Doyle has been a fixture
at the fest for many , many years
 
Connemara Ponies
Irish Setters
An Irish Draught Horse

 
Vinnie, an "Extra" from WLS-TV newsmakes
his first parade appearance at our Fest
No truth to the rumor that he
had a Corned Beef Sandwich
in the Entertainment tent		 Email us your pictures
from any Fest !

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Athletic Contests
Coach Pergi encourages theTug of
War team from Providence Catholic
Manhattan Morrigans
Rugby Club
 
 
Great Day for a Scrum
Manhattan Shamrocks  play
 the Louisville KY Rugby Club

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Family Fun

The Tunes of Glory's
first appearance at the fest

Flying feet from
 the Sullivan School of Irish Dance.
Always a crowd favorite

Face Painting in the Family fun tent.
 
Mr D's Magic
Always a popular show
Mic's Uncles Kids
Teen Tent Friday
The Sullivan School of Step Dancing
Repeat Performers
 
Face Painting Fun
Lesses Moore - A Big HIt
Les Moore

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Great Entertainment!
Rick and Ken Gallagher - Grand Marshalls
The Will County Brigade
Finbar McCarthy
 
Emcee Mike McHugh
kept the talent flowing
Two Nights of Ice Wagon Flu
Kevin of Ice Wagon Flu
 

 
Pipe Major of Chicago Emerald
Society - A perennial favorite
The Ploughboys
Brendan Loughrey closes the Fest
by singing both National Anthems

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The Crowd
The Tunes of Glory

As with all things enjoyable,
People make the Fest memorable
Manhattan Chamber of
Commerce began the
 Fest 14 Years ago!
 
A full Entertainment Tent

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