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Toms River AOH Irish Festival

On Saturday, June 14th, the Toms River Division of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians will host its 21st Annual Irish Festival at Veterans’ Park
in Berkeley Township.  Admission is free although donations are accepted
for the charitable work of the organization. Co-sponsored by the AOH New Jersey
State Board, this year’s festival promises to be bigger and better than ever.



The Festival will begin at 10am with a Roman Catholic Mass in
Irish. Entertainment will commence at 11am and will continue until the Festival
ends at 5pm.  Two very popular Irish singing groups will provide music:
the Eamonn Ryan Band and Jamie and the Quietmen. Additionally, two award
winning pipe and drum bands will march and perform: the Shamrock and Thistle
Pipes and Drums and the Pipes and Drums of Barnegat Bay.  Rounding out the
entertainment will be traditional Irish dancing groups: the Mist of Ireland Dancers
and the Devrin Academy of Irish Dance. 



Irish craft vendors, traditional Irish food vendors, traditional
Irish, domestic and craft beers will be on site.  Bring the wee ones so
they can enjoy the kiddie section, including pony rides and other childrens’
entertainment. 

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Veterans' Park is located at 489 Forrest Hills Parkway in
Bayville and is easily accessible from the Garden State Parkway, exit 77.



Applications for craft vendors are still being taken. If
you’d like to participate, please call Art Vespignani at 973-886-7969 or email
him at art724@aol.com.

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