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Irish eyes smiling are enough for fest founder
For 25 years, the Irish Fest at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest has celebrated all things Celtic, from theatre to animals to Irish dancing - and music, lots and lots of music. Through it all, Frank Bradley has been at the helm of the festival.
Gaelic Park has seen a wee bit of growth itself in 25 years
For a facility initially designed to be little more than a home base for local Gaelic football and hurling teams, Gaelic Park in Oak Forest has evolved into a cornerstone of Irish culture for the Southland and beyond. Today, a quarter-century after its low-key opening, …
Contemporary Celtic bands, including Gaelic Storm, set to light up Irish Fest
Reaching a milestone requires celebration. Look for that to be done in grand style in Oak Forest next weekend. The hotlist of contemporary Irish musicians will be in Oak Forest over the Memorial weekend for the 25th Anniversary of Chicago Gaelic Park’s Irish Fest. This …
Ronan Tynan to set ‘tenor’ for Irish Fest
No showcase of Celtic music would be complete without an Irish tenor crooning the crowd. Raising the bar on entertainment to recognize the 25th Anniversary of Irish Fest, Ronan Tynan, one of the famous Irish Tenors himself, will perform this year at Chicago Gaelic Park …