Banner To Fly in Milwaukee

Less than one month after Clare lifted the Liam McCarthy at Croke Park, The Banner will once again be raised high this week when the County is placed on centre stage at America’s largest celebration of Irish music and culture.

 A Clare County Council-led tourism delegation is travelling to Wisconsin for the Milwaukee Irish Fest to target US holidaymakers who are planning overseas holidays for 2025.

 “Fly Shannon” will be the focus of the promotion with four scheduled services between Shannon Airport and JFK, Newark, Boston Logan and Chicago O’Hare airports.

Councillor Alan O’Callaghan, the Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, is leading the delegation.

Covering 74 acres of Lake Michigan's shoreline at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee Irish Fest showcases Irish music, history, dance, sports and culture. This year, Maurice Walsh of Durty Nelly’s will be providing Irish Coffee making demonstrations throughout the event, which also will be attended by Tourism Ireland and Aer Lingus.

Included in this year's music line-up is a string of well-known Irish artists including Lúnasa, Ceol Cairde, The High Kings, Finbar MacCarthy and The Tumbling Paddies.