St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: Dervish

Photo @ Tim Jarvis

The Norfolk Library’s celebration of St. Patrick’s Day has become an annual tradition for fans of the Emerald Isle. This year we are excited to welcome the acclaimed Irish folk band Dervish.

Hailing from counties Sligo and Leitrim, the band has been described by BBC Radio 3 as “an icon of Irish music” for their live performances featuring stunning interpretations of traditional songs. In 2019 Dervish received a prestigious lifetime achievement award from the BBC, a fitting tribute to the band after over 30 years of recording and performing all over the world. The Guardian newspaper described Dervish as “simply brilliant … they carry Irish history with them.”

Registration for this free concert will open on February 27 at 8:00 a.m. Because of limited seating, registration is required.

Seats have now been filled. Please call the library if you would like to be placed on a wait list: 860-542-5075 ext. 2

Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the concert begins at 7:00 p.m.. Plan to come early to enjoy a drink and snacks!

Seating for registered guests is only reserved until 6:45 p.m., so please plan to arrive by then if you would like to sit. If you prefer to stand, your seat will be made available to other guests.

Due to the popularity of this concert, please allow extra time for parking. Parking is available around the corner from the Library on one side of Maple Ave.; in the Town Hall lot on Maple Ave.; at Station Place (follow sign to library on foot path between IceBox Cafe and Berkshire Store). Please do not park in the lot adjacent to the library parking lot as that is reserved for residents of the Norfolk Condominiums.