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IrishFest Atlanta Celebrates 11 Years Promoting Irish Culture

Legendary Irish Bands Dervish and the Ashley Davis Band Featured at IrishFest Atlanta 

June 30, 2023 (Atlanta, GA) — The 11th annual IrishFest Atlanta returns to Historic Roswell November 3rd - 5th, 2023 featuring two amazing Irish bands Dervish and the Ashley Davis Ban. The festival offers a taste of Irish culture including music, dance, culinary experiences, and much more. 

IrishFest Atlanta is partnering with the Roswell Cultural Arts Center this year, offering a first class experience for concert attendees. Other ticketed events include curated events featuring an Irish Tea with Irish Chefs and the Consul General of Ireland. 

Free programming takes place outdoors in East Alley and the Heart of Roswell Park offering performances that includes music, dance, Irish sports and theater. A favorite of festival goers is an Irish céilí (kaylee) where all can join this social dancing experience. New this year is an Irish bread making contest, a film festival and a special demonstration of "sean-nós" ("old style") dance. Irish and local vendors will be on hand to sell their products 

“We are thrilled to partner with the Roswell Cultural Arts Center this year, as we continue to host world class traditional Irish bands who will perform at the arts center and teach workshops across the weekend,” said Teresa Finley, Director of IrishFest Atlanta. “Thank you to the amazing group of volunteers who collaborate to bring an authentic experience of Irish culture to our community!” 

“The Consulate General could not be prouder to support IrishFest Atlanta. It is a highlight of our year.” said Caoimhe Ní Chonchúir, Consul General of Ireland. “The festival is a vibrant expression of the Irishness of Atlanta and a showcase of the best of contemporary Ireland. We are so grateful to the organizers for the superb quality of the programming, which this year features Dervish and the Ashley Davis Band as headliners. We look forward to seeing you all there and to enjoying it together.”

About IrishFest Atlanta

IrishFest Atlanta launched in November 2013 to promote the culture of Ireland through the country’s traditional music, song, dance, and language. The vision of IrishFest Atlanta’s original founders was to create a weekend of cultural performances, lectures, and workshops in a festive environment, appealing to community members of all ages and varying familiarity of all things Irish. IrishFest Atlanta is sponsored by Phoenix Irish Arts of Atlanta, a non-profit organization who seeks to ignite a sustained passion for the Irish Arts through access, education, and participation. For more information go to IrishFestAtlanta.org and on social media—Facebook (IrishFestAtlanta1), and Instagram (@irishfestatlanta).

Social Media Accounts: 

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrishFestAtlanta1/ 

- Twitter: @Irishfestatl 

- Instagram: @irishfestatlanta 

Posts on the official accounts will be handled by Delia O’Malley, O’Malley Media Group. Suggested posts or content should be directed to info@irishfestatlanta.org or delia.omalley@phoenixirisharts.org 

Media Contact: 

Delia O’Malley 

delia.omalley@phoenixirisharts.org 

470-807-7733

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