Sponsored by The Celtic Media Centre

http://www.batonrougeirishfilmfestival.com

The Baton Rouge Irish Club is proud to announce the first annual Irish Film Festival to be held at the Manship Theatre in downtown Baton Rouge on Saturday, June 13 from noon to 10:30 PM. An exciting day of entertainment will include the showing of three highly acclaimed films about Ireland and the Irish people along with lively music and dancing performances and delicious food prior to each film along with a cash bar. Tickets are $8.50 for each film showing which includes the food and entertainment before each film. Tickets will go on sale in early May and may be purchased online at http://www.manshiptheatre.org.

The Irish in Louisiana were making their own history long before the American Colonies won their independence. Today Irish influence is pervasive throughout Louisiana and touches every aspect of our society. The mission of the Irish Club is to promote that Irish culture and those Irish traditions in the Greater Baton Rouge area by participating in the International Heritage Festival, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and by supporting groups such as the Muggivan’s Irish Dancers, the Danny O’Flaherty Concerts and other similar events. The newly created Irish Film Festival will add another opportunity for everyone in the area to learn more about the Irish experience and have fun at the same time.