St Patrick's Festival Committee

We are at present setting up our programme for 2005.  It will be bigger and better than ever, and why not?  We aim to put on a festival that our community and the area in general will be proud of.  

A Major problem for us however, is raising sufficient money to finance the festival.  Our budget is 40,000 stg; and raising that kind of money is a major undertaking for a voluntary organisation like ours.  Once again we are appealing to you, and the many business in the region to support our efforts.  We are producing a very attractive brochure for the occasion,  You can support us by purchasing advertising space in the brochure or by purchasing advertising space on this website.  if you would like any more information on our advertising opportunities, please send an email to advertise@lutonirishforum.org or call 01582 415002 for more details.

A message from the Chair

St. Patrick's Day to me brings back memories of growing up in Ireland, of green ribbons, St. Patrick's Day badges, going to Mass, Irish music, and collecting shamrock to be sent to Aunts and Uncles in England, in little boxes.

This is a very special time for the Irish Forum as we celebrate our culture, with a week long Festival, of Irish music, dance,and drama.  Irish sport will also be represented in the parade.

I would like to say thanks to the parents ,and the dance and music teachers. Thanks also to the people who organize gaelic sport, and to everyone who helped in the organizing our Festival. A special thank you to our sponsors without whom we would not have a Festival. This is also a special day for those who are named Patrick, Patricia, Pat and Paddy especially if you were born on St. Patrick's,Day March the 17th.
To everybody else enjoy the Festival as you think it should be enjoyed.


Noreen Kellett
Chair Luton Irish Forum.