DOVER—
Tickets to the June 12th return of the Seacoast Irish Festival, underwritten by Centrix Bank, are now available online at www.seacoastirishfestival.org. The tickets are $15 in advance and will be $20 at the gate on the 12th. The festival will feature over a dozen performers over the course of the afternoon during a rain or shine celebration of Dover’s Irish Heritage. Tickets may be purchased in person or phone 603/742-2218 after May 6th from the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center.
For those individuals and families looking to further support the Festival, the committee is offering a “Friends of the Festival” $100 ticket package that includes 2 tickets to the Festival, 2 commemorative Festival t-shirts, a listing in the Festival Program and more. Friends of the Festival packages are available online or through the Chamber Visitor Center after May 6th.
Last held in the summer of 2005, the popular Festival drew thousands of attendees. The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with Dover Main Street to resurrect the event, which was formerly put on by the Dover Police Charities.
“People have made it very clear that they want the festival back,” noted Chamber Executive Director Kirt Schuman, “not just Dover residents, but people from all over. We are very happy to have Centrix Bank step into a major role as underwriter. Their commitment to the community is unparalleled.”
The Committee has secured the services of renowned local musician Eugene Byrne, one of the Festival’s Founding Fathers, who is not only assembling the entertainment lineup for the event, but who will also be performing himself.
“Dover has a great Irish heritage,” said Byrne, “and I’m very pleased to be playing a part in the revival of the Seacoast Irish Festival. We’ve been talking about bringing it back for quite some time now, and since we finally seem to have the pieces in place, it made sense to do it.”
The Seacoast Irish Festival will be held in a new, highly visible downtown location at the Rotary Arts Pavilion. Confirmed performers include Bradigan, the Shaw Brothers, Patsy Whelan, The McTaggarts, Schooner Fare, Eugene Byrne and many other special guests.
The event will culminate with a rousing musical tribute to Tommy Makem and the Clancy Brothers by many of the Festival performers and some very special guests.
“Since the last time the Festival was held, we lost Tommy in 2007, and Liam, the last of the Clancy Brothers just last year,” mused Byrne. “Without them, Irish music wouldn’t be the same. Making the event a tribute to their memories and to their cultural contributions was an easy decision, especially considering Dover is Tommy’s hometown.”
Newly–hired Dover Main Street Executive Director Carrie Eisner agreed, adding, “Holding the event in Dover’s historic downtown should really add to the cultural feel of the Festival. Dover has so much history, and this is a great opportunity for the City to showcase that history, as well as its rich Irish heritage.”
Kelley’s Row of Dover is exclusively providing the food and beverages. Crafters and artisans will be selling Irish art and jewelry, along with a full slate of music, dancing and other traditional Irish entertainment.
According to Chamber Marketing Manager Aaron Wensley, sponsorship packages are still available for the event.
“So much of what the Chamber and Dover Main Street do for the community involves things that are unseen by the general public,” added Wensley. “The Irish Festival is a cultural event that provides sponsors with a highly visible platform for promotion, so we’re very optimistic that local businesses will join Centrix and our other sponsors in supporting something so clearly beneficial to the community.”
Sponsors include Centrix Bank as the event’s exclusive underwriter and Shaheen and Gordon as a presenting sponsor. Event Supporters include Dennis Munson Plumbing and Heating, Celtic Crossing and One Washington Center. Patron sponsors include Mr. Electric - Dennis Burke.
For more information on ticket sales, sponsorship opportunities and entertainment schedules, please visit www.seacoastirishfestival.org. Proceeds from the event support the Chamber’s and Main Street’s economic and business development programs, which are critical to keeping Dover’s economy strong and preserving its quality of life. (Courtesy photo)
Tickets to the June 12th return of the Seacoast Irish Festival, underwritten by Centrix Bank, are now available online at www.seacoastirishfestival.org. The tickets are $15 in advance and will be $20 at the gate on the 12th. The festival will feature over a dozen performers over the course of the afternoon during a rain or shine celebration of Dover’s Irish Heritage. Tickets may be purchased in person or phone 603/742-2218 after May 6th from the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center.
For those individuals and families looking to further support the Festival, the committee is offering a “Friends of the Festival” $100 ticket package that includes 2 tickets to the Festival, 2 commemorative Festival t-shirts, a listing in the Festival Program and more. Friends of the Festival packages are available online or through the Chamber Visitor Center after May 6th.
Last held in the summer of 2005, the popular Festival drew thousands of attendees. The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with Dover Main Street to resurrect the event, which was formerly put on by the Dover Police Charities.
“People have made it very clear that they want the festival back,” noted Chamber Executive Director Kirt Schuman, “not just Dover residents, but people from all over. We are very happy to have Centrix Bank step into a major role as underwriter. Their commitment to the community is unparalleled.”
The Committee has secured the services of renowned local musician Eugene Byrne, one of the Festival’s Founding Fathers, who is not only assembling the entertainment lineup for the event, but who will also be performing himself.
“Dover has a great Irish heritage,” said Byrne, “and I’m very pleased to be playing a part in the revival of the Seacoast Irish Festival. We’ve been talking about bringing it back for quite some time now, and since we finally seem to have the pieces in place, it made sense to do it.”
The Seacoast Irish Festival will be held in a new, highly visible downtown location at the Rotary Arts Pavilion. Confirmed performers include Bradigan, the Shaw Brothers, Patsy Whelan, The McTaggarts, Schooner Fare, Eugene Byrne and many other special guests.
The event will culminate with a rousing musical tribute to Tommy Makem and the Clancy Brothers by many of the Festival performers and some very special guests.
“Since the last time the Festival was held, we lost Tommy in 2007, and Liam, the last of the Clancy Brothers just last year,” mused Byrne. “Without them, Irish music wouldn’t be the same. Making the event a tribute to their memories and to their cultural contributions was an easy decision, especially considering Dover is Tommy’s hometown.”
Newly–hired Dover Main Street Executive Director Carrie Eisner agreed, adding, “Holding the event in Dover’s historic downtown should really add to the cultural feel of the Festival. Dover has so much history, and this is a great opportunity for the City to showcase that history, as well as its rich Irish heritage.”
Kelley’s Row of Dover is exclusively providing the food and beverages. Crafters and artisans will be selling Irish art and jewelry, along with a full slate of music, dancing and other traditional Irish entertainment.
According to Chamber Marketing Manager Aaron Wensley, sponsorship packages are still available for the event.
“So much of what the Chamber and Dover Main Street do for the community involves things that are unseen by the general public,” added Wensley. “The Irish Festival is a cultural event that provides sponsors with a highly visible platform for promotion, so we’re very optimistic that local businesses will join Centrix and our other sponsors in supporting something so clearly beneficial to the community.”
Sponsors include Centrix Bank as the event’s exclusive underwriter and Shaheen and Gordon as a presenting sponsor. Event Supporters include Dennis Munson Plumbing and Heating, Celtic Crossing and One Washington Center. Patron sponsors include Mr. Electric - Dennis Burke.
For more information on ticket sales, sponsorship opportunities and entertainment schedules, please visit www.seacoastirishfestival.org. Proceeds from the event support the Chamber’s and Main Street’s economic and business development programs, which are critical to keeping Dover’s economy strong and preserving its quality of life. (Courtesy photo)
