Clocks spring ahead an hour, Suzy loses an hour of sleep

For those of you who didn't change your clocks this morning, i bet you have some pretty mad bosses. I was fortunate enough to remember. I lost an hour of sleep last night but woke up surprisingly refreshed this morning. I am so excited for Wednesday!! ST PATTYS DAY

This weekend was a great weekend. I went to check out some of the live music at O'learys Pub and even got up to play a quick acoustic set with Ryan Smith who plays in the acoustic section of the Irish bar. Saint Patrick's Day is coming up sooner than later. There were many celebrations this past weekend pertaining to the Irish holiday. I keep getting alot of questions as to what is going on this St. Patty's Day. Well be rest assured, there will be lots to do in Canada's oldest Irish city. The Irish Canadian Culture Society offers a great calendar of events pertaining to this Irish holiday: http://www.newirelandnb.ca/Events/Events-Saint-John-area.html

I hope you all have a safe and jolly Saint Patrick's Day.
-Saint John Suzy

St. Patrick's Day in Saint John

Saint John is known for it's deep Irish roots. We are practically the little Ireland of Canada. We taker St. Patrick's Day very serious and that being said, this year is bound to be a success. There will be several events from Irish stew dinners to crazy Irish pub nights... and the weather has been so beautiful that even Saint John will be wearing green to show their inner Irish pride. Here is a list of all the events that are sponsored by the Irish Canadian Culture Association of New Brunswick:

Friday
12 Mar /10
6:30 pm Gala Irish Dinner Show
Saint John Trade & Convention Centre
Reception 6:30pm Dinner at 7:30pm
Entertainment: Tom O’Donoghue and Kathleen Gorey-McSorley
Special Guests: Keynote Speaker: Barry Ogden; Honorary Chair 2010: Clare Walsh;
Honorary “Irish” Person for the week: Jacqueline Oland
Tickets $40.00each. (up to 10 per table).
Call: Agnes & Paddy Addison 634-7919. (No tickets available at door.)

Saturday
13 Mar /10
9 am - 1 pm Irish Breakfast at O'Leary's
Irish Breakfast at O’Leary’s In Support of L’Arche
Tickets: $7 Under twelve $5
Entertainment: Comhaltas Musicians & Friends
O’Leary’s is St. Patrick’s Week’s “Official Irish Pub”

11:00 am St. Patrick’s Week OFFICIAL OPENING at Market Square

Parade of flags and O’Canada -
Greetings from: Owen Boyle, President ICCA; City of Saint Johnand dignitaries.
Entertainment featuring : Tom O’Donoghue & invited guests


12 Noon Parade to City Hall and Raising of Hibernian Flag.

2 - 4 pm Irish Set/Ceili Dance Workshop, 69 Branch Legion, Wilson Street, Saint John West
No age limit, $5 per person, free to Pub night/Ceili ticket holders
Contact: Stuart 847-0010 Paul 653-8469 or e-mail info@comhaltas.caThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

4 - 6 pm
(take-out 5 to 5:30 pm) Beef Stew and Kentucky Gingerbread
St. John the Baptist Church Hall
Broad Street
Adults $10 Children $5.00
Call Noreen 646-1009 or
Gertrude 693-7852
4:30 - 6:30 pm Shamrock Roast Beef Dinner
St. Mark's United Church
Dexter Drive
Adults: $10 Children: $5.00
Call Doug MacPherson 672-2662

7 - 11 pm Irish Pub Night and Ceili
69 Branch Legion, Wilson Street, Saint John West
Featuring: Comhaltas Musicians, Lyris Dancers, Alexandre Banks, Tom O’Donoghue, Brad & Krista Trecartin and Debbie Harrity.
Tickets: $10, available from Kennebecasis Drugs,Catholic Book Store,Hampton Pharmasave, Scholten’s Grand Bay and at the door.
Contact: Stuart 847-0010 Paul 653-8469 or e-mail info@comhaltas.caThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


Sunday
14 Mar /10
9 am - 1 pm Belfast Children’s Breakfast,
Loch Lomond Villa Auditorium. Sponsored by the Simons Lions Club.
Music by Comhaltas. Tickets $8. Children under ten $4.
Call Terri Mullin 633-0236


12 - 3 pm St. Patrick's Tea Extravaganza
St. Ann's Parish Hall, Glen Falls
Tickets: $5.00
Call Barb 696-7976
1:00 pm Ecumenical Service at the Celtic Cross. St.Patrick’s Square (The foot of Prince William Street)
Refreshments to follow at market Square


2 - 4 pm Irish Family Festival at MARKET SQUARE
Entertainment: Tim Maloney & Ron, Zany Lane and the Lyris Dancers
Children: BE SURE TO WEAR GREEN – prizes to be won. Face painting, Colouring, green fountain Enjoy- “A Wee Taste of Ireland” Cake Cutting at 2:45 pm.
Call: Helena 847-0010 or Toni 672-1612


March 15-20 O'Leary's Irish Pub is hosting The Andrew Doyle Irish Band

Wednesday
17 Mar /10
12 noon St.Patrick’s Day Mass 12 noon at the St. Pius X, Church, Somerset Street, Saint John. Cake and refreshments to follow in the church basement.

6:30 pm St. Patrick's Society Men's Annual Dinner
Saint John Trade and Convention Centre
Guest Speaker: The Honourable Kelly Lamrock
Tickets: $65
Call Hugh Fitzpatrick 634-1965

Friday
26 Mar /10
8 pm

Saturday
27 Mar /10
2pm and
8 pm
Irish Play:
An Amharclann presents Martin McDonagh's hilarious black comedy "The Cripple of Inishmaan" in the Saint John High School Mini theatre (Canterbury Street entrance).
Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students with ID.
Contact Patrick at irishtheatre@rogers.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it