Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day on September 8

The Irish Cultural Center is hosting a Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Party on Sunday, September 8 with shopping from local vendors, live music, and a bounce house for kids. We’re joining in the fun with the town of West Springfield’s Halfway to St.Patrick’s Day 5K & Kids Fun Run that starts and ends at the ICC.

The Trinity Pub opens at 12 pm, and the kitchen opens for food at 1 pm. Enjoy the atmosphere before and after the races in our authentic Dublin-style pub or out on the patio. Join us for live music with Jimmy McArdle and Jerry Murphy from 2–5 pm on the patio.

We’re featuring local vendors of crafts and gifts, including:

Celtic Creations by Barney McElhone
– Stained and etched glass art, Dichroic jewelry and miniature Irish Cottages

Seashells By Michelle
– Seashell art and beach decor

Highlands Card & Gift (visit website)
– The Pioneer Valley’s largest importer of Irish-themed gifts including Irish Knit Sweaters, flat caps, scarves and knit hats, Celtic jewelry, glassware, wool capes and handbags, throws, mugs, teapots and more, plus all your favorite Irish foods

Arbonne Health and Beauty (visit website)
– Skin health and beauty from within