March is Irish Heritage Month in Newport

The Parade Date for the 55th Annual Parade is Saturday March 12, 2011. It will leave City Hall at 11:00am.

Following their annual tradition, the St. Patrick's Parade Committee has announced the 2011 Grand Marshal to be Ray Lynch Jr. Once again their honor is being bestowed on a Hibernian brother. Ray is a third generation member of our division. He is also a member of the AOH Pipes & Drums. Ray is a teacher at Cluny School. Congratulations Ray!

Click here for more information on the parade and the 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Family Celebration.
Lunch at Hibernian Hall
Looking for a nice place to dine? We are open to the public for lunch at the hall every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and holiday Mondays. Alan and his crew are available to cater other events at the hall.

www.newportirish.com

A shamrock for your flowers...the yacht of course!!

The Yacht Shamrock
was the unsuccessful Irish challenger for the 10th America's Cup in 1899 against the United States defender, Columbia.Shamrock was designed by third-generation Scottish boatbuilder, William Fife III, Jr., and built in 1898 by J. Thorneycroft & Co., at Millwall on the Thames near London, England for owner Sir Thomas Lipton of the Royal Ulster Yacht Club.

Belleek
has hand crafted this replica of the yacht covered with their signature shamrocks.

Flowers By Golden gate Studios
www.goldengatestudio.com
Newport Weddings

Saint Patrick's Day March 14th.

It will be the 53 year for the Rhode Island Saint Patrick's Day Parade held in Newport, Come rain, snow, or shine, on Saturday, March 15th 2008. The parade will begin promptly at 11:00am from Newport City Hall and will proceed to Carroll Avenue at Saint Augustin’s Church in the heart of the Fifth Ward. The parade this year is estimated to last 2 hours and will include 10 Pipe Bands, 11 Marching Bands, 5 Fife & Drum Corps, 5 Clown Units, 5 reenactment units, and a host of local, state, and regional organizations including police and fire units, social/fraternal organizations, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Schools, and non-profits and maybe a great day to plan out your wedding day !

http://www.newportirish.com

Saint Bridget's Cross

Saint Bridget is a legendary Irish saint from the fifth century, and Saint Bridget was known for helping many downtrodden, poor. Traditionally celebrated on February 1 of each year, but many people believe a Saint Bridget’s Cross can bring prosperity, protection, and good luck all year long to those who hang this Irish good luck charm over the entryway of their home.
So why not use it a your Irish wedding Icon?
Saint Brigit's Cross by Belleek
www.belleek.ie
Thanks Mom for taking to County Cavin and the Belleek Factory