Note: Plans for the 2010 festival are still being worked out.  It will be held on 17th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue in downtown Rock Island, Illinois on August 28 from 1 pm to 8 pm.  Admission will be $7, kids under 12 are free.  Entertainment to be announced.   (See Map to Irish Fest)

 

QUAD CITIES IRISH FESTIVAL  2009

Thanks to all who attended the 2009 QUAD CITIES IRISH FESTIVAL as well as the committee and volunteers who made the event possible.

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Congratulations to the 
2009 Grand Prize Winner
Brett Molsberry, Davenport  - $1000 cash

Volunteers - please fill out our 
survey form for 2010.  

Welcome To Erin Feis

In order that the Society might be self-supporting and sustain the expenses of the annual parade festivities, each year the Society holds a grand Irish Family Festival.  The day long event commences with Mass and features food, drink, memorabilia, culture display, events for children and an excellent array of Irish entertainment which consist of top Irish musical groups and Irish Dancers.


Band Entertainment for 2009

LEAHYS LUCK   will be back again in 2009.  They have been performing Irish folk music for twelve years with four recordings to their credit and a Wisconsin Area Music Industry's 2001 World/Ethnic Group of the Year.  In years past they've played at the Quad Cities Irish Festival, Peoria's Erin Feis, Chicago's Gaelic Park, Cleveland's Irish Festival, and performed at many other festivals, concerts, and gatherings throughout the Midwest. Currently,  the band consists of  Brian and Tom Leahy who continue to lead the band with guitars, bass, and distinctive vocals; Evan Leahy, Tom’s son, a world-class Irish drummer; Randall Harrison on fiddle;  and Stas Venglevski an award winning accordianist.

In everything Irish is the love of life, and Leahys Luck manages to convey this spirit in their music.

 
STEPHEN'S GREEN returns to the Quad Cities Irish Festival after several years, but they are no strangers to the Quad Cities.  This outstanding duo of Dublin natives Andy O’Driscoll and Martin Doyle, have performed at many festivals, fairs and concerts throughout the US and Europe, bringing their unique talents to a wide audience of enthusiasts. 

Having performed at many Irish events over the years, Stephen’s Green have shared the stage with such greats as The Wolfe Tones, Dublin City Ramblers, Paddy Reilly, Tommy Makem, Tommy Sweeney, George Casey, Liam Clancy, Hal Roach, Finbar Furey, Danny Doyle, the Whole Shebang, and many more. Due to their immense popularity, Andy and Martin have become a fixture on the Cruise of Irish Stars for the last ten years.  They will appear on March 10 and May 26 at Kilkenny's in Davenport.

Exceptional repertoire, outstanding vocal and musical abilities, combined with an engaging stage presence, not to mention vast experience in all things Irish make these two proud Irish men ideal for any festival, concert, fair, or Irish event. 


Plus:  Mullane-Healy-O'Brien Irish Dance Academy, Quad Cities Ceili Club, 
Food, Vendors, Kid's Games, and Prize Drawings