Tag Archives: stpatricksfestival

Poorly bad timing

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | 3 Comments

I’m writing this from underneath my duvet on the sofa.  Seems I’ve got some nasty, minging bug that’s had me out for the count for the last couple of days.  The timing, quite frankly, sucks. No Flatpack Festival for me. … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 13, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

YouTube – St Patrick’s Day Parade Preview – I did a serious double-take on Tuesday when I saw St Patrick walk through the Custard Factory’s reception. Seems this is what it was all about.

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Bradford Street leprechaun

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | 1 Comment

This not-so-wee fella is a recent addition to the wall of what was The Mercat on Bradford Street.  I wonder what brings him round these parts?

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Posted on February 25, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

Spaghetti Gazetti: St Patricks Day update – An update on what’s going in the 3 Great Events in One on Sun 15th Mar – Parade, St Patrocks and Emerald Village.

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Paddy’s Day Parade by The Father Teds

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

The press release tells me that: Paddy’s Day Parade is The Father Teds’ new 4 track CD which features a blend of both original and traditional Irish material.  The title track, written by frontman and respected singer/songwriter Rich McMahon, was … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 17, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

Spaghetti Gazetti: St Paddy’s Day Parade Update – A round-up of what’s in store at The Emerald Village family friendly area in The Custard Factory on Parade Day (Sun 15 Mar). It is a dynamic new space with a village … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 17, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

St Patrick’s Festival » Blog – St Patrick’s Day Parade are delighted to present: ‘HANDS’ – selected films from fascinating documentaries on traditional irish crafts and lifestyles, where the emphasis is on the skills of human hands rather than on … Continue reading →

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Getgood Link: Birmingham St Patrick’s Festival

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

Birmingham St Patrick’s Festival – Spaghetti Gazetti give us an idea of what to expect this year, plus a list of important dates for meetings and events in the run-up to the big parade.

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Getgood Link: Birmingham St Patrick’s Festival 2009

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | 1 Comment

Birmingham St Patrick’s Festival 2009 – Spaghetti Gazetti announce some ‘subtle changes’ to this year’s St Patick’s Day Parade to ensure it delivers ‘a WOW factor at every turn.’ New things include a Bradford Street live music area and Emerald … Continue reading →

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Getgood Link: St Patrick’s Festival Meeting

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

St Patrick’s Festival Meeting – There’s a public meeting on Thursday 5TH February at 7.30pm at the Irish Club, Digbeth. The meeting is for all of the County Associations, Community Groups, Dance Schools, Music & Sports Groups, Walking Groups And … Continue reading →

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