Sports

Irish Fest features a number of sporting events to watch and become involved in during your visit. The sporting events are held in different areas of the grounds and can be viewed by all fest goers.

Tug-o-War

The winners of the Tug-O-War are as follows:

PLACE 680 KG   PLACE CoEd
1st Place Mt Vernon   1st Place GLD
2nd Place BlueWater   2nd Place BlueWater
3rd Place Guither   3rd Place Power Train
4th Place DJ's   4th Place DJ's
5th Place Power Train 2   5th Place Oregon
6th Place Power Train 1      
7th Place Oregon      
PLACE WOMEN CT WT   PLACE WOMEN 540 KG
1st Place GLD   1st Place GLD
2nd Place Oregon   2nd Place DJ's
3rd Place DJ's   3rd Place Oregon
PLACE WOMEN 540 KG   PLACE WOMENS CT WT
1st Place Oregon   1st Place Oregon
2nd Place GLD   2nd Place GLD
3rd Place DJ's   3rd Place DJ's
PLACE 700 KG   PLACE MEN'S CT WT
1st Place Mt Vernon   1st Place Mt Vernon
2nd Place BlueWater   2nd Place Blue Water
3rd Place DJ's   3rd Place Guither
4th Place Power Train   4th Place Dtrain
5th Place Guither   5th Place Oregon
6th Place Oregon      
PLACE MEN CW   PLACE 680 KG
1st Place Mt Vernon   1st Place Mt Vernon 1
2nd Place Blue Water   2nd Place Blue Water
3rd Place Guither Tree Serv   3rd Place DJ's
4th Place Oregon   4th Place PT #1
      5th Place DJ's B
      6th Place Oregon
      7th Place Power Train #2
      8th Place Mt Vernon 2

 

Currach Races

The Currach Races are held in the lagoon on the south end of the grounds on Saturday.  There are two featured races, Noon and 5 PM.  To learn more about currach racing visit Irish Currach Club of Milwaukee.

Hurling

To learn more about hurling, visit the Milwaukee Hurling Club.

Hurley Making by Phillip Doyle - Fri, Sat, & Sun, Open to 8pm
Come watch as Master Hurley maker Phillip Doyle demonstrates the tools and skill requried to make the hurleys for The Fastest Game on Grass!

Free Youth Hurling Clinics - Sat & Sun from 2-3:30pm at the Cultural Area Entrance
Taught by coaches and players from the Milwaukee Hurling Club, come join this free session that will teach you the basics of Hurling, the national sport of Ireland. Open to ages 4 to 15.

Youth Games - Cultural Area Entrance
As in many endeavors, the future of any enterprise is embodied by the youth. Hurling is no exception. Cheer on the MHC's youngest players as they begin their rise to super-hurldom!
     Saturday: 12:30-2:00pm            Mini MIght Match - Watch the MHC's youngest players Hurl.
     Sunday:    12:30-2:00pm           U10 Match-Watch the up and coming youth Hurl.

Urban Hurling Park (just outside the North End of the grounds)
Come watch the action packed sport of Hurling at the Irish Fest Urban Hurling Park located just outside of the north end of the grounds. See why this National Sport of Ireland is truly "The Fastest Game on Grass!" And, cheer on the Milwaukee Hurling Club, the largest hurling club outside of Ireland.

     Saturday Matches
     12:30 - 2:00pm Comogie (Women's Hurling)
     2:00 - 3:00pm    Spirit of Galway/Invitational Match
     3:30 - 5:00pm    Traveling Team Scrimmage

     Sunday Matches
    
12:30 - 2:00pm U-15 Youth Match
     2:00 - 3:30pm   Open Scrimmage
     3:30 - 5:00pm   Traveling Team Scrimmage

5K Run/Walk to Irish Fest to benefit The Arthritis Foundation

The Arthritis Foundation's Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest is a 5K run and walk along Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront.  For registration information, visit the Arthritis Foundation.

Lilli-Putt Miniature Golf

Located in the Children's Area, just behind the water fountain, families can enjoy a round of miniature golf.