EDINBURGH
Thursday, March 17
Sandy Bell’s St Patrick’s Day Hooley
Sandy Bell’s is the crucible of Edinburgh’s \ folk music. The greats of the Celtic tradition including Ewan MacColl, the Corries (who wrote Flower of Scotland), Paul Brady, Andy Irvine, Eric Bogle (Willie McBride fame) and many more have all strummed their stuff here. Expect a rip-roaring session on St Patrick’s Day.
Time: afternoon session around 3pm; evening session gets underway by around 9pm
Admission: free
Address: Sandy Bell’s, 25 Forrest Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2QH
Phone: 0131 225 2751 www.sandybellsedinburgh.co.uk
GLASGOW
Thursday, March 17
St Patrick’s Day Special — The Best of Irish They’re havin’a laugh. This event, showcasing some of the best of Irish comedy, is part of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.
Admission: £12/£11
Venue: The Stand Comedy Club,
333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow, G3 6NG
Tel: 08448737353 www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com
RENFREWSHIRE
Friday, March 18
Annual St Patrick’s Night Dance
The evening will feature céilí dancing to the Furory Ceilidh Band, a set from Crooked Reel - one of Glasgow’s finest traditional Irish folk bands, — plus a display from the Boyle School of Irish Dancing.
Time: 7.45pm
Admission: £6, children £4
Venue: Columba Club, 3 Clyde Street, Renfrew PA4 8SL
Tel: 01418864079
