IRISH MUSIC
IRISH DANCING
IRISH FARE
Shilelagh Law
Shilelagh Law embodies all that is New York Irish music: old songs, new songs, jigs, reels, dancing, weeping, lots of laughter, plenty of drinks and the inevitable visit to the local diner at 5am. By interpreting traditional Irish music through a filter of urban grittiness Shilelagh Law helps to define the Irish-American experience that is such a part of New York town.
McLean Avenue Band
McLean Avenue Band are an Irish American band, based in Hudson Valley and Westchester County, New York. They have taken the Irish American music and entertainment scene by storm with their wonderful arrangements of pop, rock and folk songs, intertwined with Traditional Irish tunes and upbeat melodies, played on fiddles, banjos, bodhrans (Irish Drum) button accordions and acoustic guitars. These song arrangements are ideal for celebration events like weddings and parties, as well as festivals and concerts.
Full Music Line Up Coming Soon.
About The Festival
Welcome to the White Plains Irish Festival, an annual event that will be held in White Plains, NY on September 17th, 2023. Presented by the White Plains Irish Festival organization, this exciting festival aims to create a day of joy and entertainment for the whole family, immersing attendees in the rich music, dance, food, and culture of Ireland.
Taking place at Stepinac High School, NY, the festival will include live performances by local Irish musicians and dancers, and will host Irish food and beverages, as well as Irish vendors galore!
It is hosted by White Plains Irish Connection, a non-profit organization that promotes Irish cultural, social, and educational events.
Sponsorship Packages
Festival Hosts
White Plains Irish Connection is a social, cultural, and educational organization. It is a non-profit, non-political, and non-religious organization that promotes Irish culture in White Plains, Westchester, and the Tri-State area.
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We promote performances of Irish music, Irish dance, Irish language, and Irish history. We also sponsor concerts, lectures, parties, and other social events.Â
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We are hosting an Irish music festival in White Plains. This first-annual festival will be held at Stepinac High School on Sunday, September 17th, which is halfway to St. Patrick’s Day.Â
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The 2024 Irish Person of the Year Award 2024
TBA very soon!
Congratulations to Michael O’ Donnell a.k.a. Coach O’D – The White Plains Irish Person of the Year 2023
2023 FESTIVAL SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORSHIP - Main Stage Sponsor
Customized, effective, and evidence-based care for all ages.
SILVER SPONSORSHIP - Headline Act Sponsorship
Please join us at the after-party that will be held at Emma’s Ale House (around the corner from Stepinac on Gedney Way).Â
BRONZE SPONSORSHIP - Cultural Act Sponsorship
Cambria Hotel White Plains – Downtown