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On Saturday, March 8, the Huddersfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade Association will hold their annual Eve of Parade Concert at the Huddersfield Irish Centre.

Once again they are delighted to welcome two of Ireland’s finest bands. The Kinsealy Céilí band from Dublin are regarded as one of the country’s finest young groups and will be on stage performing three sets of traditional Irish music, song and dance.

They will be supported by the St. John’s Pipe and Drum band from Kerry — who regularly perform at the Rose Of Tralee Festival.

The event starts at 8.30pm, tickets are £5. An entertaining night with the finest Irish music is guaranteed.