For generations, the highlight of Irish social life was the Hooley. Music, dance, song, good conversation and merriment flowed freely as described in the Percy French song, "There's a Hooley on in Hannigan's House Tonight." We hope you'll join us to celebrate our Irish heritage at the 2012 Irish Hooley in the Alliant Amphitheater at the Dubuque Star Brewery, Port of Dubuque, Iowa. May the luck of the Irish be with you.

Since moving to the Port location, the Hooley has exploded into a huge day-long celebration of all things Irish in the Dubuqueland area. Enjoy a day of music, food, Irish dancing and cultural exhibits and stay for the evening when the party is thrown into high-gear featuring Celtic rock by international acts the YoungDubliners and The Elders. Don't you dare miss it!

365ink Irish Hooley Cover Story Check out the 365ink Magazine cover story on this year's Irish Hooley including all the details about this year's festivities, an interview with organizers, band bios, a full shcedule of events and some great photos of the Dubuque Fire Pipes & Drums.  Click here to download a special version of 365ink comprising only the pages dedicated to the Irish Hooley. (2.3mb PDF).

HOSPICE GIVEN $10,000
BY THE IRISH HOOLEY!

Holy Hooley! Irish eyes are smilin' at the massive success of the Irish Hooley. None more than those who have benefited from the proceeds including Hospice of Dubuque. Hospice  has accepted checks totaling over $50,000. Funds raised for charity the past four years have topped $125,000.