Raglan Road Great Irish Hooley is Returning to Disney Springs this September
Mark your calendars for a lively celebration at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant as they gear up to kick off the 11th annual Great Irish Hooley roots revival music festival over Labor Day weekend. Commencing on Friday, September 1st, and carrying on until Monday, September 4th, this event promises a musical extravaganza like no other.
Prepare to be swept away by the electrifying performances of top Irish bands, as they infuse the venue with a dynamic blend of traditional jigs, beloved ballads, Celt grass melodies, enduring folk tunes, and heartfelt blues. The stage will be graced by a stellar assembly of luminaries hailing from the realm of traditional Irish music, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all in attendance.
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Sina Theil – Multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and winner of several Irish music awards, Theil was named “Rising Star of 2022” at the American Celtic Listener Supported Music Awards. Don’t miss her!
Strings & Things – Back by popular demand, this original Irish folk/trad four-piece band toured in London, and throughout Ireland and has headlined Raglan Road’s Great Irish Hooley with their own original sound and a variety of crossover tunes.
The Byrne Brothers – Extraordinary father-and-sons quartet, back by demand, who tell stories through their music, singing, and Irish dancing. Featured Rollicking Raglan Brunch performers!
The Connemara Ramblers – Sam Carey and Orla Leavy delight audiences with their fresh Irish sounds.
One for the Foxes – Exciting new transatlantic trio merging backgrounds in Irish and American folk music serve up an eclectic vibe.
Oliver Havlin from County Down, Ireland, rocks tunes on guitar, fiddle, and vocals.
Raglan Road Irish Dancers – Our award-winning troupe.
To pair with the Irish vibes and in keeping with the Hooley spirit, Raglan Road will debut its new “Stars & Hearts” Keeper’s Heart Whiskey flight, an Irish-American collaboration aged in stout barrels. The pub’s bartenders also are whipping up new Hooley cocktails including “Heart of the Hooley” made with Keeper’s Heart Irish Bourbon and blackberry and mint shrub. And new dishes are slated to preview, including the culinary team’s first gourmet Guinness & Onion Soup, as well as a new Seaboard Sharing board for two with chef creations featuring a variety of ocean gems.
When you hear the word “Hooley,” you know to expect a good time. It’s a Gaelic term for a lively, family-friendly party that ends up becoming legendary in one’s memory.
“At Raglan Road, our Hooley is about finding an excuse to party!” says general manager Rachael Conroy. “And there’s no better time to celebrate than Labor Day weekend, where we can soak up the last vibes of summer during a festival of unique Irish music, dance, and food.”
There’s no cover charge to join the Raglan Road fun featuring top Irish bands with high-voltage entertainment. When the spirit moves you, be ready to kick up your Hooley heels — our talented Raglan Road Irish Dancers will lead guests through a lively ceili. The ceili step dances, dating back to the Celts and Druids who inhabited Ireland in the 1500s, are usually a main event of local celebrations in Irish and Celtic communities.
It all begins Friday afternoon, Sept. 1, and continues through late night Monday, Labor Day. Celtic face painting is complimentary. In addition to the pub’s All-Day Menu, the delicious Rollicking Raglan Brunch will be served throughout the weekend and Monday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
A consistent TripAdvisor Hall of Fame honoree; the Orlando Sentinel 2021, ‘22, and ‘23 Foodie Awards “Critic’s Choice” for “Best Irish;” 2019 OpenTable top 100 restaurants nationwide for a big night out; 2023 OpenTable top 100 restaurants for outdoor dining; The Daily Meal’s 2018 “Best Irish Pub” in Florida, Raglan Road is widely known for its beer-battered fish and chips, Shepherd’s pie with a contemporary twist, and frequently refreshed menu of first-rate pub cuisine. Its wide array of exclusive locally crafted beers is created jointly by our Raglan beerheads with the best of Florida’s craft brewmasters.
Reservations are recommended; call 407/938-0300. Check out raglanroad.com, and plan to join us for the Great Irish Hooley! Extended Hooley hours are Friday, Sept. 1, from 11 a.m.-12 a.m.; Saturday, Sept. 2, 10 a.m.-12 a.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-12 a.m.; and Monday, 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Owned and operated by Irish partners John Cooke and Paul Nolan, Raglan Road features traditional Irish dishes and new food and beverage creations with a Celtic twist. The restaurant’s warm interior of aged walnut and mahogany woods from old Irish bars and churches was built in Ireland and shipped to Orlando. Live entertainment nightly includes a suite of shows featuring Irish bands and dancers. Guests also can enjoy shows beginning at noon during the weekend Rollicking Raglan Brunch. Food is served from our All-Day menu daily from 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday Brunch is served from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant is located at Disney Springs in the Walt Disney World Resort, 1640 E. Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Visit www.raglanroad.com or call 407/938-0300.
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