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More than A Score of Top Irish Entertainers Provide
40 Hours of Nightly Concerts and Workshops

ROSLYN, PA - More than 40 hours of traditional Irish entertainment will highlight the 19th Annual Irish Festival Cruise aboard MSC’s Poesia departing from Fort Lauderdale on January 23, 2010.

This week long cruise to tropical ports of call –San Juan, St. Maarten, Tortola and Nassau — combines the best in Irish music, dance and culture with luxurious Caribbean cruising.

Performers include Mary Black, Johnny McEvoy, Karan Casey, Ennis, The Elders, The Black Brothers, Tommy Sands and the Two Tap Trio. Also, balladeers Jimmy Crowley and Maírtín De Cógaín, The Matt Cunningham Band, raconteur John Gleeson and seanachie Mike Mazur.

Mary Rowley, executive director of Irish Festival Cruises, says that “a highlight of all Irish Festival Cruises is the enjoyment guests derive from the informal socializing with the performers.” In addition to the nightly concerts, there will be a variety of workshops on all things Irish…from learning to dance a jig or speak the Irish language to instructions on the tin whistle and bodhran.

In addition to the Irish Festival activities, guests can also enjoy all the luxury facilities, dining and amenities of the world class Poesia.

Irish Festival Cruise accommodations, for January 23rd-30th start in price from $1,099.00 per person (based on double occupancy, USD). The price includes all shipboard accommodations, meals and entertainment. The package can only be booked through Irish Festival Cruises, Ltd. on 001-215-885-5340 The web site is www.irishcruises.com

Contact: Mary Rowley (215) 885-5340