Folklorama - Irish Pavilion

An Idea was Born over 40 years ago

Folkorama is the largest and longest-running multicultural Festival of its kind in the world. Folklorama began in 1970 and the Irish Association boasts to have been involved within 3 years of its conception. The Irish Pavilion is one of the longest running pavilions at Folklorama, 48 years. You just can't beat the hospitality of the Irish Pavilion . We showcase the McDonnell School of Dance, Traditional Music and brilliant talent directly from Ireland. Our cultural centre enlightens all to life in Ireland, past and present. Your senses will be perked to the aroma of homemade Irish stew, soda bread, colcannon and much more to tempt your taste buds. Sure, it will be fun and you can't leave the Pavilion without raising a Pint of Guinness and tapping your feet to the amazing music and dance. See you all in August for some Great Craic!

This year listen to the lively music of the “Celtic Way”, Winnipeg’s oldest Irish pub band , catch a glimpse of the champion Irish dancers from McDonnell School of Irish Dance and enjoy the world class male dancers from Dublin, Ireland.

Pavillion Coordinator

Joseph Savage has been our pavilions coordinator for the last four years as well as this years new president of the Irish Club.

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Irish Pavillion

August 11 to the 17th

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Co-Coordinator

Bonnie Smeation has been our kitchen coordinator at the Irish Pavillion for the past 5 years & now is taking on a new challenge as co- coordinator. Bonnie is also on the executive of the club.

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Adult Ambassador

Patrick McDonnell - Past president of the Irish Club & long time active member.

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Adult Ambassador

Amanda Berezowski - part of the Irish dance group that performs at our pavilion.

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Adult Ambassador

Amanda Berezowski - part of the Irish dance group that performs at our pavilion.

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Junior Ambassador

Eamon Prokopowich

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Junior Ambassador

Liam Prokopowich

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2019 Folklorama Committee

Area Coordinators

Finance - Megan Allen

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Kitchen - Ken Hoglund

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Bar - Tara Martin

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VIP Tours - Joanne Small

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Bus Tours - Lindsey Allen Piotrowski

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Health & Safety & Guest services - Gerald Martin & Ryan Street

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Volunteers - Kieran Savage

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Admissions - Lisa Berezowski

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Cultural - Sharon Allen

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Stage Show Committee
-Maire Prokopowich TCRG
-Bonnie Smeaton
-Lindsey Allen Piotrowski
-Joanne Small
-Sharon Allen

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Featured Artists

McDonnell School of Irish Dance

The McDonnell School of Irish Dance performs throughout the year at concerts and festivals in Canada and the United States. They strive to promote Irish Culture through the beauty of dance. They perform traditional Irish step dancing, ceili, and modern Irish choreography. They also compete across North America and have won numerous medals and trophies for their solo and group performances. The dancers are brought together by a love for this form of Irish cultural expression and the enjoyment they get from sharing it with others. Classes are available for all ages and are taught by Maire McDonnell Prokopowich TCRG.

Our in house Trad. Musicians

Celtic Way Irish Pub Band