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3 unusual facts about Milwaukee Irish Fest


Danny Doyle

Although retired from performing, he joined numerous musicians on stage at the end of the 2010 Milwaukee Irish Fest, in what is known as the Scattering.

Green Fields of America

Playing such venues as Carnegie Hall, Wolf Trap, The Smithsonian Institution, The Festival of American Folklife (now the Smithsonian Folklife Festival), the Milwaukee Irish Fest, and The National Folk Festival, the Five members of the band – Liz Carroll, Jack Coen, Michael Flatley, Donny Golden and Mick Moloney – have received National Heritage Awards.

Robbie O'Connell

In 2000, the Milwaukee Irish Fest had its 20th anniversary and, in celebration, they had the entire performing Clancy family sing together on one stage.



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