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St. Patrick's Day and beyond: Festivities in WA // Ól, Ceol, Bia agus Craic


Info collated from relevant websites

Where do we start? There's something for all ages and tastes happening over the next week in Perth! Here, we've tried to collate what's happening over the coming week - let us know if we've missed anything by emailing: warememberseaster1916@gmail.com or sending us a message on Facebook!

Saturday 12 March

Ascot Racecourse

Live traditional Irish entertainment, hearty Irish food and great racing; something for everyone!

Tickets for Shamrockin' on the Deck are still available.

Sunday 13 March



10am: Parade through Leederville into the Stadium.

11am: Afterwards, the fun continues in Medibank Stadium, Leederville, WA until 5:00 PM


The children will be keep entertained with a host of children’s activities featuring: an animal farm, bouncing castles, face painters, zorb balls, Magicians, foam and bubbles machines, arts and crafts, obstacle courses and even a chill out zone for when they get tired.


Exhibitions of traditional Irish hurling and football will also entertain the crowds on the day. You will also be able to browse through some wonderful stalls featuring local arts and crafts, community groups and household wares.


For the older kids we have a great line up of entertainment on the Main Stage featuring some of Perth’s finest musicians and best Irish dancers.


Entertainment Schedule:

11.00: Opening Ceremony

11.30: Bryan Rice Daulton

12.45: Irish Dancers WA Academy

1.00: The Healys

2.05: Irish Dancers Kavanagh school of dance

2.15: Comhaltas

2.35: Firehouse

3.40: Session

4.20: Irish Dancing Trinity

4.30: Closing Ceremony

Irish Club of WA Festivities

What St. Patrick's Day would be complete without a trip to the Irish Club for more ceol agus craic?!

10am: Join the Irish Club of WA as they partake in the Parade during the day.

Oval: Then go along and say hi to them at the Oval afterwards. No, really!


4pm: When you're done there, join them for music, dinner, and facepainting for the kids (young and old!), at the Irish Club of WA from 4pm.


Wednesday 16 March


St. Patrick's Eve Raffle



Wondersday Perth presents "St. Patrick's Eve Network & Raffle".


In support of The Claddagh Association & The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust Start the festivities early and join them at Fenians Pub, 6pm til late, for a night of networking, eating and drinking pint or two... supporting your local Irish community! For more info click here.



Thursday 17 March



Golf Tournament


Venue: Maylands Gold Course, Swan Bank Road

Registration: 7am

Pub and clubs

There are so many bars in and around the city hosting bands and sessions that it wouldn't do them justice to pile them all in here together. However - we recommend that if you are in the mood for a good auld Irish session, check out their Facebook pages or websites asap to see what's on as bookings fill up fast! Don't forget to swing by the Irish Club too - they'll have music, food and the usual craic this St. Patrick's Day too! More on that to come soon...



If you know of an event that should be here - send it through!


Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh





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