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Ave Maria Touch of the Irish 2012

Marie Campbell gets a balloon animal at the Touch of Irish event at Ave Maria on Saturday. Photo / Darryl A. Wells

Marie Campbell gets a balloon animal at the Touch of Irish event at Ave Maria on Saturday. Photo / Darryl A. Wells

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  • Hot Flash is a non profit fundraising team of ladies 45 and up, for the Camp Boggy Creek Children's Program. Photo / Darryl A. Wels
  • The most enthusiastic response from the crowd came from presentations by the Kellyn Celtic Arts Irish Dance Academy. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • West of Galway band members Stephen Staddler, and Linda Marie Macchia played eloquently for those on hand at the event. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Members of the Irish band West of Galway in performance. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Little Rory Campbell and Madeline Augustine huddle with their balloon toy treats during the celebration. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Marie Campbell gets a balloon animal at the Touch of Irish event at Ave Maria on Saturday. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • The event was held at the Town Center Pavilion just behind Ave Maria Catholic Church. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Hot Flashz performed for hundreds on hand to enjoy the attractions and Irish flavors of the day presented at the event. Photo/ Darryl A. Wels
  • Vendors had a variety of Irish treats and trinkets for the kids and adults on hand for the event. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Swinging and swaying the crowd to many dance tunes were the ladies of the Hot Flashz Dancers. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Everyone joined in as the Ave Maria singers presented the some of the best of Irish folk songs, including When Irish eyes are singing and Danny Boy or course. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Ave Maria spokesman Jim Kelly introduces the choral singers who brought traditional Irish favorites to the crowd. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Pipe MaJor Graeme Massie delivered a masterful performance to the patrons on hand at the Ave Maria, Touch of The Irish event held on Saturday March 10th, at their Town Center Plaza and courtyard. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Patrick Finnegan and Eileen McMahon sport their Irish heritage with their authentic Irish day wear. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • The dancers rocked the stage using the traditional hard shoes used in their dances. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Many various styles of dance were presented by the members of the dance teams. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Many various members of the team put on masterful performances at the event. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • The Dance academy is world renowned and a recognized for its performances. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • The Kelly dance team is an area Dance academy featuring multi level instruction for those who love to dance. Photo / Darryl A. Wells

The Ave Maria community put on its annual Touch of The Irish event at the Town Center pavilion on Saturday afternoon. Hundreds were in attendance to listen, taste, sing, and dance to an Irish theme for the day. The event was held from 12 to 4 p.m. and featured much area Irish themed entertainment.

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