St. Patrick's Week @ The Ceili Cottage

A few weeks ago I found myself at the Ceili Cottage sitting at the bar putting back a pint of McAuslan's St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout. Eoghan, one of the bartender's at the Cottage, was sharing some of their plans for St. Patrick's 'week' celebrations, and today I received an email from him that outlines some of those plans.

On Friday March 12, the Cottage's entire outdoor area (where the ice pad & fire pit are currently) will be transformed. A fully enclosed, walled, floored, and heated tent will occupy the space and it will be home to a number of events leading up to and including the 17th. The tent will also have it's own bar that will serve pints of Guinness, Smithwicks, Kilkenny, and Harp and there will also be a range of Bushmills Irish Whiskey (the bar located inside the Cottage will still be serving beers from the normal line-up).

On Saturday (the 13th) starting at 12noon, the Cottage will kick-off the festivities with Irish Dancing performed by members of the Gilchrist-Canavan School of Irish Dancing, who occupy the space at the rear of the Cottage. There will also be live Irish music performed from 1-4pm by the Mere Mortals and from 9pm - 1am by Piece of the Rock.

Here are the rest of the details, including the 13th, that the Ceili Cottage has in store for costumers:

Saturday 13 March - St Practice Day: 12noon - 2am
19 & older after 5pm, proceeds of the $10 admission at the door go to the Gilchrist-Canavan School of Irish Dancing which is located at the rear of the pub.
Draught Guinness & Bushmills bar will be located outside in the marquee, with the regular full bar inside. Kevin Brauch, the "Thirsty Traveller" will have signature cocktails.
*The Gilchrist-Canavan Irish Dancers will perform.
*Live music with the Mere Mortals from 1-4pm & Piece of the Rock from 9pm - 1am. *St Patrick's Menu

Sunday 14 March - St Patrick's Day Parade - 12pm - c. 11pm
*Post Parade family day - kid's fun & parents welcome as well.
*The Gilchrist-Canavan Irish Dancers.
*Live Irish Trad Session with Ena O'Brien & friends from 2pm.
*Ceili Dancing - bring your shoes and learn a few steps!
*St Patrick's Menu

Monday 15 March - Industry Night - 5pm - c. 12am
*The Gilchrist-Canavan Irish Dancers.
*Live Bluegrass with Brian Taheny from 6pm.
*The St. Patrick's Open - Oyster Shucking Contest at 7pm. Pro & Am's - Cash & swag prizes.
*St Patrick's Menu

Tuesday 16 March - Session Day - 5pm - c. 12am
*The Gilchrist-Canavan Irish Dancers.
*Live Irish Music from 6pm with Ena O'Brien & friends
*Biggest Trad Irish Session this side of the pond - all welcome to join in!
*St. Patrick's Menu

Wednesday 17 March - St Patrick's Day - 12pm - 2am
19 & older after 5pm, proceeds of the $10 admission at the door go to the Gilchrist-Canavan School of Irish Dancing which is located at the rear of the pub.
Guinness Draught & Bushmills bar. Kevin Brauch, the "Thirsty Traveller" will have signature cocktails.
*The Gilchrist-Canavan Irish Dancers.
*Live music with the Mere Mortals from 1-4pm & Piece of the Rock from 9pm - 1am.
*St Patrick's Menu & Paddy's Matchmaking

The Ceili Cottage
1301 Queen St. East
Toronto, ON
www.ceilicottage.com