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The Irish Hooley in Dubuque Brings Friends and the Irish Spirit Together
With temperatures in the low-70s to start the morning, and a pleasantly overcast "Irish sky," the 18th Annual Irish Hooley in Dubuque began with great conditions that served as both a celebration of Irish culture as well as a break from the sweltering heat.
The Irish Hooley took place at the Port of Dubuque on Saturday, August 26th, specifically behind the Dubuque Star Brewery. It was a busy day that kicked off at 11:30am with the Dubuque Fire Pipes & Drums performing several bagpipe songs on the hilltop prior to the opening ceremony, which really got things underway.
With four bands taking the stage at different points during the afternoon and evening, it was a jam-packed day that revolved around community, culture, and Irish heritage. Even the McNulty School of Irish Dance from Arlington Heights, IL performed some traditional Irish dance moves for the lively and spirited crowd.
Several food vendors also served up delicious eats during the Irish Hooley, including:
- Stone Cliff
- Freddie’s Popcorn
- West Dubuque Tap
- Rockin 5k BBQ
- Birds. Fried Chicken
- Udder Brothers’ Creamery
The 18th Annual Irish Hooley was presented by the Ancient Order of Hibernians Dubuque County Division #2 and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Dubuque County Division #1, who were both honored for their invaluable contributions to Dubuque and the Tri-State area.
An event like this is best served with photos. Thankfully, I took quite a few. Scroll below for a plethora of photos from the 18th Annual Irish Hooley, and thanks to everyone who came out for a fun-filled day at the Port of Dubuque!
Photos from the Irish Hooley 2023
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