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KILLALOB’S twin town in Wiscon- sin is inviting all and sundry to join in their all singing, all dancing cel- ebration of St Patrick’s Day
The City of New London – known as the city of New Dublin for the week around the Patrick’s Day fes- tival – is getting set to paint the town ate te
The Shamrock Club, which rep- resents those of Irish descent and those who wish they were, sent a del-
egation to the Shannonside town last year at the invite of local councillor, Tony O’Brien.
The reception which the visitors got copper fastened their decision to get the twinning process underway.
The annual parade and Irish Festi- val will kick off on March 15.
The week-long celebration of all things Irish kicks off on Monday March 10 when the “Leprechauns” officially change the name of the city from New London to New Dublin. On Tuesday, March 11 it’s Hooligan’s
Day the official beginning of all area restaurants serving corned beef and cabbage – some serving as much as 1,500 pounds over the week.
Other events planned include Irish singing at the city apartments for the elderly and an evening of Irish enter- tainment.
As well an Irish céili on the Fri- day while on the same night the residents of the city will say farewell to Michael Finnegan as his Wacky Wake makes it’s way to various es- tablishments in the area, including
Pup’s Irish Pub.
On Saturday, March 15 the Irish Fest tent opens with lots of Irish mu- sic followed by a Grand Parade fol- lowed by more music.
“Any one from Killaloe or Clare who wants to visit will be assured of a warm welcome,’ a spokesperson for the festival organisers said.
For more information on the “New Dublin’ week-long St Patrick’s Day festival log on to www.newdublin. com or Wwww.newlondonchamber. oro) e0