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2024 IN MN Literary Award
There is still time to submit your poetry writing for the 2024 Irish Network MN Bloomsday Literary Award in poetry. Electronic submissions only – open until June 10, 2024. The entries will be judged on: Submission guidelines Electronic submissions (pdf or word format) via e-mail only, reprints and multiple submissions will be accepted by e-mail. Award If you have a published work of poetry and would like to enter our contest, please submit an electronic copy of your work either in pdf form or word format to: [email protected] or [email protected]
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Save the Date – Bloomsday 2024
Irish Network MN is once again hosting our 7th Annual Bloomsday Festival. Shamrocks 995 7th Street W, St Paul, MN 55102 Thursday – June 13, 2024 from 5 – 8 pm As part of the Bloomsday Festival – the Irish Network MN 4th Annual Literary award contest is open to published or self-published authors of poetry. Entries are judged on celtic subject matter, viewpoint or context, unique writing style and creativity. Electronic submissions only – open from January 1, 2024 to June 10, 2024 See our Bloomsday 2024 page under Menu for more details.
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Dan Gleeson – Gallery Celtic Junction
Irish Network participated in celebrating the architectural and artistic career of St Paul and Kerry native architect, Dan Gleeson, on Sunday 4/14 at the Celtic Junction. Selections from Dan’s extensive architectural portfolio will be on display in the lobby of Celtic Junction. Dan’s work encompasses the IDS Center in Minneapolis and countless other works including many in St Paul’s lowertown and the Wabasha Street bridge. Click here to listen to Celtic Junction’s oral history interview with Dan conducted late last year in 2023.
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IN MN 4th Annual Literary Award 2024
Irish Network Minnesota is hosting their annual Literary award again this year as part of our Bloomsday Festival. This year the contest is open to published or self-published authors of poetry. Submissions are open from January 1, 2024 to June 10, 2024 The entries will be judged on: Submission guidelines Electronic submissions (pdf or word format) via e-mail only, reprints and multiple submissions will be accepted by e-mail. Award If you have a published work of poetry and would like to enter our contest, please submit an electronic copy of your work either in pdf form or word format to [email protected] or [email protected] by June 10, 2024. We look forward to…
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Celtic Woman Tour – State Theater – 4/16 @ 7PM
The Grammy nominated Celtic Woman group will celebrate 20 years of music with a stop at the State Theater in Minneapolis on Tuesday, April 16th at 7 PM. Friends of Irish Network MN can use the promo code “Irish” to get discounts on tickets. Tickets at Celtic Woman.
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St Patrick’s Association Distinguished Irish Woman of the Year for 2024
Mary Sue McFarland Brooks President of Irish Network Minnesota and this year’s Distinguished Irish Woman for the Saint Paul St Patrick’s Day Association. May Sue’s contributions to the Irish Community include founding and serving as President of the Irish Network Minnesota chapter as well as being a founding member of Failte Minnesota. She is also a Committee Chair with the St. Patrick’s Association, and the Editor for Irish Gazette Media, an Irish American publication and social media company.
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St Paul Saint Patrick’s Day Parade 2024
This year’s parade will be on Saturday March 16, 2024 due to St Patrick’s day falling on Sunday this year. Join Irish Network MN at the parade from 12 noon – 1 PM. The St Paul St Patrick’s Day parade begins near Rice Park in St Paul. You are also invited to the St. Patrick’s Association of St. Paul’s annual Wearing of the Green Formal Dinner and Fundraiser Thursday, March 7, 2024 4:30 – 9 PM Fiesta Feliz Event Center, 2900 Rice Street, Saint Paul, MN Advanced Ticket Sales are now closed. Very limited tickets will be available at the door.
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St. Patrick’s Athletic Club at Allianz Field in St Paul
Show your Irish roots at Allianz Field on Wednesday, March 20th, as MN United Football Club takes on St. Patrick’s Athletic Club in an International Friendly! Here is a link to purchase tickets for the international friendly MNUFC versus St. Patrick’s Athletic. Below from the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jan 10, 2024 By Jerry Zgoda Star Tribune Photo: Renee Jones Schneider, Star Tribune Minnesota United will play Irish club St. Patrick’s Athletic in an international friendly at Allianz Field on March 20, three days after the Dublin-based team commemorates St. Patrick’s Day itself in the Twin Cities. It will come during a FIFA international break taking place after the Loons’ first…
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Wonderful Gathering
Thanks for the media coverage! Minnesota Section of the Minneapolis Star Tribune 2/1/2024. Irish Network Minnesota President Mary Sue McFarland, Board members, St Paul Saint Patrick’s Day dignitaries 2023 and friends. Photo credit from the Minneapolis Star Tribune – Angelina Katsanis
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Thank You for Joining Us
Irish Network Minnesota would like to extend our sincerest appreciation to everyone who took part in, helped plan and attended our St. Brigid Day Celebration 2024. Thank you to Carrie Finnigan & Jen Thissen, the Giggin Shielas, Mary Kruser, the St Paul – St Patrick’s Association, and the Dubliner Staff and Pub.
