For the 11th year, the Great Irish Hooley is returning to Disney Springs! Hosted by the Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant, the festivities kick off today and will run through until September 4th, celebrating the food, music, and culture of the Emerald Isle. The Great Irish Hooley is a lively celebration for all ages with live entertainment, including performances by multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and winner of several Irish music awards, Sina Theil.
In addition, you’ll also hear from Strings & Things, a fan-favorite Irish folk/trad four-piece band; The Connemara Ramblers, a duo with fresh Irish sounds; One for the Foxes, a transatlantic trio merging backgrounds in Irish and American folk music; and Oliver Havlin, hailing from County Down, Ireland, who rocks tunes on guitar, fiddle and vocals. Brunch-goers can also enjoy the musical stylings of the Byrne Brothers during the Rollicking Raglan Brunch this weekend.
There is a stellar menu on offer as well, with delicious culinary offerings of Irish descent. Drinks are also available with the new “Stars & Hearts” Keeper’s Heart Whiskey flight making its debut. This Flight is an Irish-American collaboration aged in stout barrels. Keep your eye out for a special cocktail too, like the “Heart of the Hooley,” made with Keeper’s Heart Irish Bourbon and blackberry and mint shrub.
Guests will be able to enjoy classics like Fish & Chips and Shepherd’s to Die for Pie, or sample all-new bites from the kitchen like the Crispy Cream Goats Cheese Salad. Some of the dishes debuting at the Hooley include Guinness & Onion soup and the Sea Board – a sharing board for two featuring a variety of savory seafood bites. These dishes will remain on the menu after the Hooley, through the fall. Looking to grab a quick bite? Don’t forget about Cookes of Dublin, also adding some new menu items during the festival including a Combo Box with Battered Cod & Shrimp, a new recipe for their Hog in a Box (Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder), Bang Bang’s Loaded: Buttermilk fried chicken with a spicy mayo sauce and loaded chips, and Cookes’ Cheesecake.
To round out the event, the family can all take part in free face painting with Celtic artistry and enjoy watching the award-winning dance troupe. Reservations are highly recommended, especially around special events like this one. Raglan Road is located in The Landing district of Disney Springs.
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