No need to wait until St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate the Irish.
Irish eyes were smiling on Saturday when the Bucks County James F. Cawley Sr. Division 5 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians hosted the second annual Bucks County Irish Festival.
The event took place under the pavilion in Historic Fallsington at the Fallsington American Legion at 300 Yardley Ave.
“There are four divisions in Bucks County,” said Keelan. “This is the only one that has a festival.”
Live music by folk singer Billy McGovern played as the festival began and people began to arrive, many dressed in green.
“We are hoping the festival grows,” said Keelan.
Mary Ryan of Levittown, member of Ladies AOH Division 1 in Bristol, brought her family to celebrate for the second year.
“There’s good food, good people and the money goes to charity,” Ryan said. “I come for the family friendly fun.”
Gathered under the pavilion decorated in Irish pennants, families mingled among one another creating new friendships.
Jude Spellman traveled all the way from of Wilkes-Barre for the festival.
“The dancers were fabulous,” said Spellman. “Very, very good.”
Spellman enjoys the atmosphere and new friends he makes at the festivals.
“I am looking forward to next year,” said Spellman. “Hope it keeps getting bigger.”
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