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See What They're Saying!

See what people are saying about the 2008 Great American Irish Festival!

We were thoroughly impressed with the festival - the volunteers, stage crew, hospitality everything was terrific. Not to mention the audience! A great crowd and we felt very welcome for our first time there. Hope to see you all again! Congratulations on a brilliant festival!

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- Tim Lynch, The Stoutmen

What a Great weekend!!! FANTASTIC MUSIC AT GAIF... BEST ONE YET! Cheers to you for all of your hard work!
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- Tim Hardiman, Barneveld

Just wanted to say the warmest THANK YOU for a most spectacular time. As always - just simply wonderful.

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- Gregory Grene, The Prodigals

Great Festival! We are lucky enough to play several festivals each year, and yours is by far the best among them....more

- Bob Zink, Syracuse Session

After speaking with many other musicians, the care and treatment you give to the performers is unsurpassed at any other
festival. I agree.

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- Donal O'Shaughnessy

You started with high standards and have exceeded them while growing the festival.

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- Roland Vineyard, Valley Bog Players

I just returned home from GAIF and wanted to drop a note of thanks.

I attended your festival because the Barra MacNeils listed it on their tour page. I've been to festivals before, in fact I've volunteered at fests before and even as an active volunteer I have not felt so welcomed as ...more

- Andi Andrzejewski

I was at our Festival on Saturday, this was my 2nd year in a row and I wouldn't miss it, what a wonderful turnout and great entertainment, food, etc., I was at the Philadelphia Irish Festival in June and your fest put our's to shame, I met a few AOH brethren there as well, good job!...more

- Frank (Tug) McGraw

On Saturday, July 26 I went to help out at a new sanctioned contest for Gr. 4 and 5 bands at the Great American Irish Festival near Herkimer, NY.

Pat O'Hara, who is a piper with the Albany Police Pipe Band in Albany, NY, took it upon himself to organize this competition and I must sa...more

- Carole Hackett

I attended this years Great American Irish Festival for the first time. I came to see The Elders and Enter The Haggis as I traveled to Ireland with them in March of 2008. I also wanted to see Greenwich Meantime as I enjoy their music, and Barleyjuice. What I found is how much I loved your festival ...more

- Pamela Nechville (from the Philadelphia PA area)
Festival Dates
News
Nov. 16th, 2008
Nominations Sought For 2009 St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal

Nov. 15th, 2008
Application for 2009 St. Patrick's Day Grand Marshal

Aug. 12th, 2008
GAIF Photo Contest Winners Announced

Aug. 5th, 2008
Rain Can't Dampen Spirits at GAIF 2008

Aug. 4th, 2008
Winners announced for inaugural GAIF Ranger Run 5k


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