It is our goal to use this website to include 'All Things Irish' that will be occurring in Newport during the month of March. That includes AOH events, and events of other organizations that support the Irish culture, including The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, and The Museum of Newport Irish History. We have also included hyperlinks to participating organizations.

Feel free to print copies [6 pages] of this listing and distribute them to your friends.

GREEN EGGS & HAM BREAKFAST - Hibernian Hall, Wellington Avenue. Benefit for 53rd Annual Parade in Honor of St. Patrick. $10 per person, or Family-friendly rates , buffet style, 9:00am – 01:00pm.

DANCING AT THE FORTY STEPS - Commemorates the gatherings that used to take place at this historic spot on the Cliff Walk. Live traditional music; demonstration of traditional Irish set dancing. Weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, this will take place at Hibernian Hall. 1:00 PM

DANCING AT THE FORTY STEPS AFTERNOON SOCIAL - Hibernian Hall, Newport. Warm up after the Forty Steps with Irish soup, soda bread, cash bar. 1:30pm. Sing-a-long with Shanachie 1:30-5:00pm.

IRISH MUSIC SESSION - FASTNET Pub. One Broadway, Newport. Live traditional music. Irish Traditional Music Sessions hosted by A.O.Gutierrez, Tim May, and Jack Wright. No Cover. 5:00-8:00pm. 845-9311.

PHOTO EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION - “Exploring Ireland and Irish Heritage” Photos by Denny Lynch Ireland from a photographer's perspective. Newport Public Library. Wine and Cheese reception 4:00 - 6:00pm. Free Reservations not required. Exhibit on display through April 3rd.

LECTURE AND SLIDE SHOW - “The Battle of Baltimore and the Irish participation” by Denny Lynch. Free for Museum of Newport Irish History members. Non-members: $10.00 donation. La Forge Casino Restaurant. 6:00pm. Reservations required. Please call Maria Carroll at 401 846 9965.

ANNUAL CIVITAS AWARD DINNER AND FENIAN AWARD DINNER - A dinner party honoring: - CIVITAS honorees Charles Berluti and Bob Ponitatowski and Patrick Murphy, the first recipient of the FENIAN Award. Advanced reservations/tickets required: Tickets: $30.00. Call 849-8956. La Forge Casino Restaurant, Newport. 6:30pm cocktails; 7:00pm dinner.

IRISH RADIO SHOW – WADK’s “Irish Hours,” 12:00PM– 2:00PM, AM 1540, WADK every Saturday throughout the year. 846-1028.

WINTER WINE DINNER – LAOH Dinner at the Hibernian Hall. $60.00 per person inclusive Contact : Juliane Viau 401-662-9068 - julesviau@hotmail.com

GRAND MARSHAL TESTIMONIAL ROAST - St. Augustin’s Church Hall, Newport. Testimonial honoring Kiki Whitford Finn, Parade Grand Marshal of the 53rd Annual Parade in honor of St. Patrick. Tickets: $15.00 seniors/$20.00 p.p /$35.00 per couple. Cocktails:1:30, dinner/roast: 2:00. Ticket information: 846-5081 or purchase them at Hibernian Hall, 847-8671.

IRISH MUSIC SESSION - FASTNET Pub. One Broadway, Newport. Live traditional music. Irish Traditional Music Sessions hosted by A.O.Gutierrez, Tim May, and Jack Wright. No Cover. 5:00-8:00pm. 845-9311.

LECTURE: "The Rise of Catholicism in Newport, 1880-1950" by Salve Prof. John F. Quinn.Co-Sponsored by Museum of Newport Irish History and Cluny School. 6:30 pm @ Cluny School, 75 Brenton Rd. Newport. Free for Museum members and Cluny community. Others: $10 donation.  Reservations: Call Ann @ 401-841-5493 or email: tpm1@earthlink.net.

Irish Night at the Newport K of C. - K of C Hall, Halsey Street, 5:00 to 7:00 and the cost will be $10.

ST. PATRICK DINNER - All Saints Academy, behind St. Lucy’s Church, Middletown. Live music with Perrotti and Wright. Traditional Irish food: Corned beef and cabbage; Irish chicken stew and dumplings; Shepherd’s pie. Reservations/tickets: 848-4300. $12.00 adults; $7.00 children. 6:00pm -8:00pm.

DOCUMENTARY FILM - "The Irish Country House", narrated by Anjelica Houston. Charts the development of the country house from the earliest cliff-top castles to the great Palladian mansions. Refreshments to follow, provided by LaForge Casino Restaurant. Free. More info: 847-0292.Presented by The Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave. - 6:00pm

CELTIC CONCERT with Jennna Greene. Be transported to the magic of the Emerald Isle with the evocative song styling of Jenna Greene. Champagne and culinary “Meet the Artist” reception and concert at the Edward King House, 35 King Street, Newport. $40.00. 5:30pm. [Concert only: $15.00] Reservations/tickets: call Cris at 846-7426. Reception: 5:30pm. Concert: 7:00pm.

PRE-PARADE PARTY AND BIG-DADDY AWARD CEREMONY - Hibernian Hall, Newport. Honoring 2008 IHOP restaurant for raising the most money for the 52nd annual parade. Free and open to the public. Free hors d’oeuvres. Cash bar. Entertainment includes two pipe bands. Doors open 5:30pm. Information: 846-5081.

MASS IN HONOR OF ST. PATRICK. St. Joseph’s Church, Broadway, Newport. 9:00am.

MAYOR’S RECEPTION. City Hall, Broadway, Newport. 10:00am.

IRISH RADIO SHOW AND LIVE RADIO PARADE COVERAGE. WADK’s “Irish Hours” AM 1540, WADK. 11:00am.846-1028.

53rd ANNUAL PARADE IN HONOR OF ST. PATRICK. From Broadway to St. Augustin’s Church. Parade Grand Marshal: Kiki Whitford Finn. Steps off promptly at 11:00am.

POST-PARADE PARTY - Hibernian Hall, Wellington Avenue, Newport, Entrance by tickets only. 3:30-7:00pm, information: 847-8671.

POST-PARADE FAMILY PARTY - An alcohol free family event - Martin Recreation Center aka 'The Hut', Aquidneck Park, Newport, 1:00 - 4:00pm, Free admission,  Featuring:    Rhode Island Highlanders Pipe Band;    Free Men of the Sea Pirates;   Nevin Academy of Irish Dance ; 'How Green am I' costume contest.

CELEBRATING THE IRISH at the LaForge. La Forge Casino Restaurant, Bellevue Avenue, Newport.. Traditional Irish music, sing-alongs, food, beverages, and dancing. Starts immediately following the parade. 847-0418

LIVE RUGBY BROADCAST - Ireland plays Scotland. R.I.'s only live TV broadcast of the "6 Nations" European rugby tournament. Noon start (5:00pm UK time). The Fastnet Pub. 1 Broadway, Newport. More information #845-9311.

Celtic Music - Slide. Traditional Irish band direct from Ireland.Common Fence Hall, Portsmouth, 8:00PM, $25.00. Tickets/information: 683-5085 or commonfencemusic.org

IRISH PLAY 'Carolan's Song' - A one-act musical. A mystical love story with rousing live music based loosely on the story of Turlough O'Carolan, Ireland's famed 18th Century blind harpist. - Firehouse Theater. 8:00PM. $20 Mention Irish Heritage Month and save $5. Reservations: 849-3473.

MASS IN HONOR OF ST. PATRICK. St. Mary's Church, Spring Street, Newport. 11:00am.

CROWLEY’S IRISH COUNTRY BREAKFAST. La Forge Casino Restaurant, Bellevue Avenue, Newport. Serving 9:00am – 2:00pm. Reservations: 847-0418.

IRISH MUSIC SESSION - FASTNET Pub. One Broadway, Newport. Live traditional music. Irish Traditional Music Sessions hosted by A.O.Gutierrez, Tim May, and Jack Wright. No Cover. 5:00-8:00pm. 845-9311.

MASS IN HONOR OF ST. PATRICK - St. Augustin’s Church, Carroll Avenue, Newport.8:00AM.

NEW YORK CITY'S SAINT PATRICK'S DAY PARADE - The AOH Pipe and Drum Corps will be marching along with family, friends, and members of the Newport Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. Call Creaney Cruise and Travel for bus availability;849-8956.

MUSICAL CELEBRATION - Jim McGrath with The Reprobates, Fud Benson and Jim Bennett. Irish favorites with sing-alongs. No Cover. 7:00-11:00 pm The Fastnet Pub. 1 Broadway, Newport. #845-9311.

PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO EUROPE - Ireland, Italy, Oberammergau, and Beyond, with Creaney Cruise and Travel and COLLETTE Tours, LaForge Restaurant, 6:30pm.RSVP: 849-8956.

ANNUAL HIBERNIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD NIGHT - A party honoring: - Edward Murphy, AOH honoree.: Advanced reservations/tickets required: Tickets: $30.00. 847-8671 or 849-8956. Hibernian Hall, Newport. 6:00pm.

BUS TOUR OF “IRISH NEWPORT” - Free, donations accepted. Reservation required, call Maria@846-8865. Sponsored by Viking Tours and the Museum of Newport Irish History. Coffee and Danish at 9:30am, bus leaves promptly at 10:00am from Hibernian Hall.

LIVE RUGBY BROADCAST - Ireland plays Wales, the tournament favorite and current title holder. R.I.'s only live TV broadcast of the "6 Nations" European rugby tournament.12:30pm start (5:30pm UK time). The Fastnet Pub. 1 Broadway, Newport. More information #845-9311.

IRISH PLAY 'Carolan's Song' - A one-act musical. A mystical love story with rousing live music based loosely on the story of Turlough O'Carolan, Ireland's famed 18th Century blind harpist. Performance to benefit Museum of Newport Irish History - Tickets: $25, which includes hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, and a social following the perfomance. For reservations call Vince Arnold @847-2890 or email him at vjarnold@cox.net. Firehouse Theater, Equality Park Place, Newport. 8:00PM

IRISH HERITAGE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING with special guest speaker, Robbie O'Connell, nephew of The Clancy Brothers, speaking on "The History of Irish Music and America's Role in its Revival" - Meeting and Social 1:00 pm - Speaker 2:00pm. St. Augustin's Church Hall - NIHA members free; non-members $10.00 donation. Click here for a press release. Information: 846-6880.

IRISH PLAY 'Carolan's Song' - A one-act musical. A mystical love story with rousing live music based loosely on the story of Turlough O'Carolan, Ireland's famed 18th Century blind harpist. Performance to benefit Navy League of Newport County - Tickets: $25, which includes hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, and a social following the perfomance. For reservations call Len DiLorenzo 401 294 1004 or email him at amglad1@cox.net.
Firehouse Theater, Equality Park Place, Newport. 4:00PM

IRISH MUSIC SESSION - FASTNET Pub. One Broadway, Newport. Live traditional music. Irish Traditional Music Sessions hosted by A.O.Gutierrez, Tim May, and Jack Wright. No Cover. 5:00-8:00pm. 845-9311.

An Introduction to the IRISH LANGUAGE presented by Dean Robinson. Hibernian Hall, Newport, 6:30pm. Free and open to the public. Information: 383-6540.

"Irish Stew" Billy Goode's - 8-10pm - 23 Marlborough Street, Newport (401) 848-5013 Three 1-act Irish plays with a pinch of Celtic Music in between. "First Confession", "A Galway Girl" and "Letters of a Matchmaker", with Mike Healy and Deb McGowan. Mike Fishman and Paddy Purcell perform Irish ballads. Free, but donations encouraged.

IRISH RADIO - The Irish Hours- 1540Am WADK- Every Saturday, 12:00-2:00PM.

Jameson Irish Whiskey tastings - at the Viking Hotel at 1:00. If entering, it starts at 11:30.

CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE DINNER. St. Augustin’s Church Hall, Carroll Avenue, Newport. Sponsored by LAOH. 6:30pm, cocktails. 7:00pm dinner. Reservations/Tickets: $15.00. Available at; Creany Travel [849-8956], FastNet [845-9311], and Hibernian Hall [847-8671].

IRISH PLAY 'Carolan's Song' - A one-act musical. A mystical love story with rousing live music based loosely on the story of Turlough O'Carolan, Ireland's famed 18th Century blind harpist. - Firehouse Theater. 8:00PM. $20 Mention Irish Heritage Month and save $5. Reservations: 849-3473.

IRISH TEA - Sponsored by IHOP Restaurant. Ochre Court, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI. 2:00pm – 4:00pm. - Tea, food, and entertainment. Tickets available at Creaney Cruise & Travel, LaForge Restaurant, Ireland Calls, and Deborah Winthrop’s Fine Lingerie. Advanced tickets only: $20.00. No tickets sold at the door. Information: 849-8956 or 846-6880.

IRISH MUSIC SESSION - FASTNET Pub. One Broadway, Newport. Live traditional music. Irish Traditional Music Sessions hosted by A.O.Gutierrez, Tim May, and Jack Wright. No Cover. 5:00-8:00pm. 845-9311.