St Patrick’s Barcelona is a celebration of the art, music, sport and culture of Ireland at three locations in the city. The event is presented by Iomramh, a cultural association co-founded by Irish artist Mark Redden in 2008.
The 8th edition of the Mediterranean Currach Regatta will take place on Sunday March 19th and is supported by Kerrygold, with crews traveling from America, Ireland and elsewhere. The course runs from Moll de la Marina, consisting of a sea race of 800 meters. Following the regatta there will be Gaelic games demonstrations on the beach, Irish music with Bauma and a performance by the O’Connor School of Irish Dance. The best of Irish food and drink will be provided by Guinness, Dawn Meats and Kerrygold at Club Pati Vela from 12 midday. To cap it all off, traditional Irish music supergroup Kila will perform in Razzmatazz on Sunday evening. Doors open at 20.00. Supported by Culture Ireland.
More at www.stpatricksbarcelona.com
Other activities organised by Iomramh on Saint Patrick’s Weekend:
Friday 17 at 19.00
Opening of Iomramh by Richard Hearns, Johnny Fitzsimons and Mark Redden
Exhibition open 12.00 – 18.00 daily until Thursday March 24th at 18.00. Espronceda Center for Art and Culture, C/Espronceda 326, Barcelona 08027
Saturday 18
From noon: Enjoy music, food and 6 nations rugby in the Irish Bars of Barcelona
Sunday 19
8th Mediterranean Currach Regatta
Club Pati Vela, Moll de Marina s/n, 08005 Barcelona
10:00: Rowers meet at club Pati Vela. Breakfast served by Flaherty’s Irish Bar.
12:00: 8th Mediterranean Currach Regatta at Club Pati Vela. BBQ, Guinness and fun for all the family.
15.30: Regatta finals, traditional music, Irish dance, Irish food and drink.
20.00: Kila at Razzmatazz, Sala 2. C/Pamplona 88, 08018 Barcelona. Tickets 20e online
