Paddy’s Day is around the corner and it is one of the very first major mass celebrations in the city after two years of gruelling lockdowns, and excitement is already building for Manchester Irish Festival and Manchester’s St Patrick’s Parade.
Whether you’re looking to party or an alternative way in which to experience and celebrate all things Irish, ticketing and event platform Eventbrite has compiled a list of some of the lesser known Irish themed event gems in and around Manchester and online.
Where: HOME Manchester, M15 4FN
When: Saturday 19 March 11.30 to 13.15pm
Price: Free
When Manchester triggered the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century, workers were hired from Ireland because they would accept lower wages than the Manchester locals. They lived in the worst houses – in Little Ireland, the area around Oxford Road station.
In its annual celebration of Irish Manchester, New Manchester Walks will unearth the best stories of Little Ireland, recalling Auntie’s Bar, stopping off at the site of George Orwell’s doss house, searching for a whiff of the Waxie’s Dargle and maybe even enjoying a glass of a black Irish drink with a creamy head.
National Irish Studies Conference at Irish World Heritage Centre
Where: Irish World Heritage Centre, M8 0AE
When: Saturday 12 March 9am to 3.30pm
Price: £10.00
The Manchester Irish Education Group presents a range of speakers who will recall Ireland’s lost memories, discuss the insightful letters of the influential Irish writer John McGahern and talk about Peterloo, Catholic Emancipation and Chartism. The conference will also include a drama presentation and an Irish book stall to browse.
Traditional Irish Scone Making Cookery Class
Where: Online
When: Wednesday 16 March 2 to 3pm
Price: 10 Euros
Join Irish chef Vanessa Greenwood for a live Irish cooking class to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.
Vanessa is the creator of the popular ‘Ultimate Irish Cooking Course’ which sees her whip up Irish family favourites from her Dublin kitchen. In this class, you’ll learn how to make traditional Irish scones. Have the ingredients ready and Vanessa will talk you through the recipe step by step.
St Patrick’s Day Trivia Extravaganza with Jimmy Wales
Where: Online
When: Wednesday 16 march or Thursday 17 March 10 to 11pm
Price: Free
Have some fun with a night of St Patrick’s Day trivia and if you have a hat with eyes, ears, or fur, now’s the time to wear it.
