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[meagicano]

Hey all!

I have been entrusted with an important task: finding an Irish bar, or suitable St. Patrick's Day celebration. I'm not picky - green beer is optional, and Irish music is (as always) preferred. I'll even accept Canadian east coast music.

I do realize that St. Patrick's Day is more about getting wasted with friends than the music, but the music is an important part of the experience.

Therefore, I must ask - where should we go for St. Patrick's Day? I'm looking for a fun place that won't break the bank. Or should we just stay in Sinchon at some random bar? I'm guessing that there has to be something going on somewhere.

Yes, I do realize it's a bit early - but it is one of the greatest days of the year...

[eamo]

Indeed.

St. Paddy's day holds a very serious obligation for us all. To get bladdered!!

Usually there's stuff organised on seoulshamrock.co.kr but their website seems to be a wacky at the moment. It won't load properly.

[gaelforce]

Here's the latest from Seoulshamrock on the festival....
enjoy!
5th Annual St Pat's Irish Festival - Current details::

Korean Youth Irish Festival Day - Saturday, 3:00 ~ 6:00 PM, March 12, Myungdong - featuring exhibition of Irish folk dance and music for young Koreans and foreigners ages 9 to 24, within the MIZY center in the UNESCO Building, 2nd floor.

Irish Charity Quiz & Music Night - Thursday evening, March 17, 8:30 PM, Gangnam - Bilingual English/Korean quiz night with music by Seoul Ceol at the Dublin restaurant/bar with specially reduced priced beverages on sale - including Guinness Draught especially priced on St. Patrick's Day from 3:00 PM at only W6,000. Special prizes to be given to all Quiz participants. Quiz proceeds to go to Amnesty International.

Gaelic Sports Day - Saturday, March 19, Dongguk University - from 2:00 PM~6:00 PM. Gaelic football and poc fada (individual hurling long shot competition) will be featured and should we have enough capable players, an exhibition hurling match may also take place.

St. Pat's Guinness Draught Hooley at O'Kims (Westin Chosun Hotel), Saturday, March 19 - from 7:00 PM ~ 2:00 AM - featuring Guinness beer and live band entertainment featuring traditional and modern Irish music plus contemporary rock. It is definitely one of the biggest parties of the calendar year. There will be two live bands – Seoul Ceol & Friends playing traditional pub music and Faded, who will be featuring Irish rock hits. The important and guaranteed to be exciting Ireland vs. Wales rugby match will be shown on the large screen television and small televisions during the latter part of the party. W55,000 per person (payable in cash much preferred) for all you can eat and drink - including Guinness Draught, with profits going to charity and future Irish events.

St. Pat's Parade, Sunday (rain or shine!), March 20, 3:30 PM, Daehagno (Hyewha Station, #4 Light Blue Line) - We will meet at 3:15 on the SNU Middle School grounds at the southeast corner of the entrance to Daehagno street. All individuals and small groups are welcome to join this people-oriented parade. Formal marching/performing groups so far committed are Seoul Metropolitan Police Band, US Army 2nd Infantry Division Band playing Irish marches, Dongguk Nongak group as well as other university nong-ak groups.

Outdoor International Concert, March 20, from about 4:00 PM, following the Parade, at Marronnier Park located along the Parade route, near Hyewha Subway Station, Daehagno - Featuring Irish and Korean singers and dancers. The audience in this covered facility will be invited to join in the fun to try Irish folk dancing.

End of Festival Party, March 20, from about 6:00 PM, following the Outdoor International Concert, in Daehagno and located along the Parade route - Informal pay as you go, at reduced prices, party at the Daehagno beer restaurant, Santana. Live Irish pub music will be performed.



Next Irish Festival Planning Meeting, Sunday, Mar. 6, 5:00 PM~7:00 PM, MIZY office within UNESCO Bldg, 2 F (next to the Avatar building), Myungdong. Contact Tom Coyner at [email protected] or 011-9099-6195 for details. All volunteers regardless of nationality are welcome.