Take part in the Manchester Irish Festival
Each year the city of Manchester turns green as it pays tribute to its most noteworthy local and international Irish talent. This annual event sells out quickly so get your tickets soon!Being the largest city in New England, Manchester has many great features that make it different from other surrounding cities. The exciting and vibrant city is filled with a multitude of varying attractions that include nature preserves, museums, art galleries, monuments, and academic institutions.
Poetry enthusiast will no doubt already be aware that Manchester was home to the famous poet, Robert Frost. It was here where he fell in love with the landscape, setting roots down in a farmhouse just outside the city. His old farmhouse has been converted into a museum of his life’s work and is visited by many who enjoyed his writings. Other noteworthy Manchester attractions include the Tabley House, Beeston Castle, Last Drop Village, Turton Tower, Dorfold Hall, Wigan Pier, and Smithills Hall and Estate.
The city of Manchester is vibrant with a complete schedule of annual concerts, parades, theatrical performance, live music, dancing, and street entertainment as well as endless sporting events. Make sure to catch one of the many direct flights from Guernsey to Manchester to see the city turn green as it hosts one of the largest Irish Festivals outside of Ireland.
Dubbed as the Irish Oscars, this popular annual event is a way for Manchester to pay tribute to its own wealth of Irish talent. The evening includes a variety of local and international stars that sing, dance, and perform comedy until the wee hours of the morning.
