Irish Festival serves up diverse offerings
The Litchfield County Irish American Club held is holding its two-day Irish Festival on the Village Green in New Milford. The event opened today, Sept. 9, and will continue tomorrow, Sept. 10. To learn more about the festival, and Sunday’s lineup, visit https://www.newmilfordnow.org/headlines?headline=Irish-Festival-to-grace-Village-Green-Saturday-Sunday
Deborah Rose/LCIAC members David Albright, left, and Brian Meaney serve up food at the food tent.
Deborah Rose/A variety of Irish beer was available to purchase.
Deborah Rose/Frank Mooney, a member of the LCIAC, serves up beer to guests at the event.
Deborah Rose/LCIAC members, from left, Stephen Looney, Frank McCabe and Chris Cosgrove, take a break from manning the tents to catch up for a quick photo.
Deborah Rose/James Harkin and Michael Andrews, members of the LCIAC, race Maya and Ian Paixao, of New Fairfield, during one of the Irish games offered at the festival.
Deborah Rose/Paul Reynolds, of New Fairfield, tries his hand at sheaf throwing.
Deborah Rose/James Galbraith prepares corned beef sandwiches.
Deborah Rose/Cosette Van De Water, 7, left, and Fiona Friel, 5, both of New Milford, pass time as they wait to perform with Thorne Academy Irish Dancing in New Milford.
