This Friday 17 March is St Patrick’s day, and Noosa is set to go all green and celebrate in true Irish style, with lots of music, dance, games, and craic at Flanagans Noosa Reef.
Noosa’s only Irish pub is based on the hill near Noosa junction and live music begins at 11am with Those Folk, continuing until late with The Barleyshakes and the Alan Kelly Trio.
The Barleyshakes are one of Australia’s finest Irish bands having recently returned from touring Queensland, the ACT and New Zealand, they are thrilled to be back on home ground for this year’s Paddy’s day celebrations.
Also performing with the Barleyshakes are the SAR Irish dancers and this promises to be a highlight of the day’s entertainment. The Shakes kick off their lively set of music from 3.30pm.
Those Folk are an amazing duo who blend Americana with Celtic music effortlessly. This duo specialise in beautifully crafted songs, embellished with beautiful harmony and world class musicianship.
Alan Kelly hails from Dublin and will close live music for the day with his trio of Erin Sulman on drums and Steve Cook on mandolin, and fiddle. A local DJ will spin fun party tunes until the wee hours from 11pm.
The event is free entry, family friendly, food and drinks a plenty, and there will be games run throughout the day.
Visit facebook.com/TheBarleyshakes for more info.
