The goal of the Newport Irish Heritage Month calendar is to include "All things Irish" that will be occurring in the Newport, Rhode Island area throughout March. This includes events sponsored by organizations that promote Irish heritage, culture, and history, including the Museum of Newport Irish History, the sponsor of this calendar, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. A complete list of participating organizations and businesses may be found at the end of this document.

Schedule Of events
"The Irish Hour": FM101.1, AM1540, or online at WADK.com, Sunday mornings at 8:00am and repeated Sunday evenings at 6:00pm. Listen to the best in traditional and contemporary Irish or Irish-influenced music. Hosted by Rick Kelly for over 30 years. For more information and to listen to past podcasts, visit wadk.com. To reach Rick, write to [email protected]

Mass in Honor of St. Patrick: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Spring Street and Memorial Boulevard, Newport 11:00 a.m. This annual service is in memory of deceased members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the victims of the Great Famine. Irish American architect Patrick C. Keeley designed the church. Construction began in 1847 and was dedicated in 1852 to "The Holy Name of Mary, Our Lady of the Isle." StMaryNewportRI.org Celebrants to be announced.

Guided Tours of Fort Adams: 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport. Take a guided tour of the historic Newport fort constructed with Irish labor between 1824-1857. Hour-long tours will be offered at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., on Saturdays and Sundays in March -- except Sat. March 11/Parade Day and Sun. Mar. 31/Easter-- weather 10 permitting. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for Youth (ages 6-17), Free for Children 5 and under. $5 off individual tickets when mentioning Irish Heritage Month. Free for members of Fort Adams Trust. fortadams.org.

Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center: 648 Thames St., Newport, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Learn about Irish immigration to the Newport area and of the contributions to the community by individuals of Irish descent from the 1600s to the present through various exhibits, including photographs, artifacts and more. Admission by donation. MNIH Members and children under 16 are free. For more information, please visit newportirishhistory.org.

Annual Trolley Tour of "Irish Newport": Departs from Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Ave., Newport at 1:00 p.m. sharp. Explore "Irish Newport" on this narrated tour by Mike Slein, presented by the Museum of Newport Irish History. The 2-hour tour will include stops at sites connected with Newport’s Irish heritage, including Forty Steps and the Barney Street Cemetery. Tours include an introductory visit to the Museum’s Interpretive Center on Lower Thames Street. Sponsored by Viking Tours of Newport in memory of Karen A. Oakley. Free, but gratuities for the driver are gratefully accepted. Reservations are a must as space is limited. Arrive no later than 12:45 pm to check in. For more information and to reserve, visit this "Events" page at https://newportirishhistory.org/ eventscalendar/trolley-tour-of-irish-newport/ or phone Larry Bartley at (401) 965-7276.

Parade Weekend Sunday Buffet Brunch at Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Ave., Newport. 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Details, menu, and pricing to come. Check back.

Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center: 648 Thames St., Newport, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Learn about Irish immigration to the Newport area and of the contributions to the community by individuals of Irish descent from the 1600s to the present through various exhibits, including photographs, artifacts and more. Admission by donation. MNIH Members and children under 16 are free. For more information, including covid protocols, please visit newportirishhistory.org.

Traditional Irish Music Sessions: The Fastnet Pub, One Broadway, Newport, 6-9 p.m. Live traditional Irish music. Hosted by A.O. Gutierrez, Tim May, and Jack Wright. No cover. Family-friendly. Arrive early if you’d like a table. thefastnetpub.com .