Irish Festival: in photos
The Litchfield County Irish American Club held its second annual Irish Fest Sept. 7-8 on the Village Green in New Milford. The event featured authentic music, dancing games, food, and cultural offerings.
Deborah Rose/Members of the New Milford High School Dance Team take a break from preparing for their performance with a photo for social media.
Deborah Rose/Among the entertainment in the cultural tent was music by a harpist Regina Delaney.
Deborah Rose/Frank McCabe, a member of the Litchfield County Irish American Club and owner of The Abbey in New Milford, prepares to play one of the games to win a Beta fish. His wife, Terry, looks on to support him.
Deborah Rose/Jim Clarke, of New Milford, swap his baseball cap with a more fitting one for the occasion.
Deborah Rose/A spacious tent was perfect for attendees – to shield them from the sun and rain, dine, and enjoy the live entertainment.
Deborah Rose/An assortment of musical offerings and more were available at the two-day event.
Deborah Rose/Keltic Kick livened up the crowd during their musical performance.
Deborah Rose/In addition to music, Gaelic lessons and displays in the cultural tent, an auction was offered.
Deborah Rose/There was much activity on the Green throughout the weekend.
Deborah Rose/Isla O’Keeffe, 5 ½ months, dons a traditional Irish sweater for her visit to the Irish Festival with her parents and friend, Nicky Illum.
Deborah Rose/Liz Popiel, left, of Danbury, and Margaret Fitzgerald, of New Milford, proudly ham up their shirts that read “Got Ceol?,” which translates to "Got Music?" in Gaelic. Popiel and Fitzgerald are members of the local branch of the nonprofit Andy McGann Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éirean, which is committed to the promotion of Irish music, song and dance throughout Ireland and across the world.
