St. Patrick's Day

Toyorelle · 03-16-2009, 07:52 AM

Being Irish, my immediate and extended family always take St. Patrick's day off to celebrate our heritage. Starts in the morning and run's all day. It's a great day to see friends and acquaintances that you haven't seen in a while and load up on corned beef and cabbage. Just wondering if anyone else, Irish or not, liked to do the same and if there were any favorite places people go year after year. Since i'm from the Merrimack valley in Mass, we go to Kilkenny's pub in Lowell and finish the day at the Claddagh in Lawrence. I've never celebrated around the lake and would like to hear what places people like to meet up at. Happy St. Patty's and be safe!

LakesRegionSpirit · 03-16-2009, 10:16 AM

I am doing a story on the musical concerts held at the Tuftonboro church, across the street from the Tuftonboro General Store.
Owned by Teri and Greg Heppe, the next Irish concert is scheduled for Sunday night, March 29. After the concert the Heppe's invite everyone back to their house for some Irish Stew.
You all should check it out. Seating capacity is 125 or so, so arrive early.
Concert starts at 7 pm.

mcdude · 03-16-2009, 11:18 AM

Is the Cu Na Mara Irish Pub still open on Newfound Lake? Their website is down. Has it gone out of business?

Resident 2B · 03-16-2009, 11:42 AM

For at least the past 30 years, the family and the neighborhood folks I grew up with go to the Porthole in Lynn either on the 17th or the evening of the 16th. Tradition lives again this year!

If it was not for this tradition, I would be at Patrick's Pub in Gilford. It reminds me of the Porthole to some extent. It is a very enjoyable place.

Enjoy the day!

R2B

Pontoon Goon · 03-16-2009, 01:16 PM

McDude Cu Na Mara is still there. They had Johnny Gardner performing live there last month. It was a great take.

trfour · 03-17-2009, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Toyorelle

Being Irish, my immediate and extended family always take St. Patrick's day off to celebrate our heritage. Starts in the morning and run's all day. It's a great day to see friends and acquaintances that you haven't seen in a while and load up on corned beef and cabbage. Just wondering if anyone else, Irish or not, liked to do the same and if there were any favorite places people go year after year. Since i'm from the Merrimack valley in Mass, we go to Kilkenny's pub in Lowell and finish the day at the Claddagh in Lawrence. I've never celebrated around the lake and would like to hear what places people like to meet up at. Happy St. Patty's and be safe!

No need to be Irish to enjoy the celebration and heritage! I so enjoyed the in house cooked and thin sliced tender 1/2 pound and delicious roast beef sandwiches at the Eire Pub 395 Adams ST. in Dorchester, MA. $1.25 at the time. "Melt In Your Mouth".

Toyorelle, no need also for you to change your tradition other than when you decide to visit the Lakes Region, a must include for you would be to visit Patrick's Pub! The festive atmosphere, Awesome food and service enjoyed by the patrons, employees and owners is second to none 365 days each and every year!!

http://www.patrickspub.com/index.php

Check it out. And I'm just a very happy customer.
T

fatlazyless · 03-17-2009, 07:21 AM

Skiing at Waterville Valley is down from 64 to 17 dollars, just today for Saint Patty's day. Plus, they dump green dye into the sno-making and cover all 50 trails, with BRIGHT GREEN SNOW, top to bottom!

mcdude · 03-17-2009, 08:49 AM

From Laconia Daily Sun

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$17 lift tickets at Gunstock Mountain Resort Today for Skiiers Wearing Green

Gilford - The weather on Tuesday is for real spring skiing and what better way to have fun on St Patrick’s Day. If you wear green on Tuesday, March 17 you can ski and ride all day at Gunstock Mountain Resort for just $17. Gunstock wants to paint the mountain Shamrock green, the entire Gunstock team has been encouraged to wear green to get into that springtime mode! There will be games, prizes and giveaways throughout the day. Check out the special food offerings in the cafeteria. Additionally, there is a leprechaun hiding in the main lodge — seek him out then bring him to the Welcome Center and claim your prize package.

03-16-2009, 07:52 AM	#1
Toyorelle Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dracut / West Alton Posts: 37 Thanks: 12 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	St. Patrick's Day Being Irish, my immediate and extended family always take St. Patrick's day off to celebrate our heritage. Starts in the morning and run's all day. It's a great day to see friends and acquaintances that you haven't seen in a while and load up on corned beef and cabbage. Just wondering if anyone else, Irish or not, liked to do the same and if there were any favorite places people go year after year. Since i'm from the Merrimack valley in Mass, we go to Kilkenny's pub in Lowell and finish the day at the Claddagh in Lawrence. I've never celebrated around the lake and would like to hear what places people like to meet up at. Happy St. Patty's and be safe!

03-16-2009, 10:16 AM	#2
LakesRegionSpirit Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 188 Thanks: 7 Thanked 40 Times in 21 Posts	Tuftonboro Celtic Concerts I am doing a story on the musical concerts held at the Tuftonboro church, across the street from the Tuftonboro General Store. Owned by Teri and Greg Heppe, the next Irish concert is scheduled for Sunday night, March 29. After the concert the Heppe's invite everyone back to their house for some Irish Stew. You all should check it out. Seating capacity is 125 or so, so arrive early. Concert starts at 7 pm. __________________ __________________________________________ Lakes Region Spirit "Seeking the soul of the Lakes Region one story at a time" www.LakesRegionSpirit.com

03-16-2009, 11:18 AM	#3
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	Is the Cu Na Mara Irish Pub still open on Newfound Lake? Their website is down. Has it gone out of business? __________________

03-16-2009, 11:42 AM	#4
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,357 Thanks: 994 Thanked 313 Times in 163 Posts	Porthole Pub in Lynn For at least the past 30 years, the family and the neighborhood folks I grew up with go to the Porthole in Lynn either on the 17th or the evening of the 16th. Tradition lives again this year! If it was not for this tradition, I would be at Patrick's Pub in Gilford. It reminds me of the Porthole to some extent. It is a very enjoyable place. Enjoy the day! R2B

03-16-2009, 01:16 PM	#5
Pontoon Goon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stoneham Ma./ Meredith Posts: 141 Thanks: 339 Thanked 67 Times in 27 Posts	Cu Na Mara is still there McDude Cu Na Mara is still there. They had Johnny Gardner performing live there last month. It was a great take.

03-17-2009, 07:21 AM	#7
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,740 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,007 Times in 735 Posts	Skiing at Waterville Valley is down from 64 to 17 dollars, just today for Saint Patty's day. Plus, they dump green dye into the sno-making and cover all 50 trails, with BRIGHT GREEN SNOW, top to bottom! __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!