Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day This Weekend!

1. Free the North! The Black Pudding Rovers return for one final St. Patrick's Day on Sunday, March 17th from 3 to 7 pm at Penuche's Pub on Hanover Street in Manchester. Famous Corned Beef and Cabbage -- hand-made by the legendary chef of Manchester's former Merrimack Restaurant -- will be served throughout the event.

2. Step up! Celtic Woman will perform on Sunday, Mar. 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless Arena. David Downes, the distinct musical director (Emmy nominated), creates a spectacular musical experience featuring the Celtic Woman. Performing traditional Irish tunes, timeless pop anthems & inspirational songs with the wonderful signature sound of Celtic Woman. Box office tickets are walk in sales only OR through Ticketmaster by phone or internet.

3. Irish Cinema! The Guard - St Patrick's Day film event will be at the Red River Theatres in Manchester on Sunday, Mar. 17 beginning at 7:30 p.m. ergeant Gerry Boyle is a small-town Irish cop with a confrontational personality, a subversive sense of humor, a dying mother, a fondness for prostitutes, and absolutely no interest whatsoever in the international cocaine-smuggling ring that has brought straight-laced FBI agent Wendell Everett to his door. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us with a screening of THE GUARD! We’ll have Guiness at concession and maybe even some green popocorn!

4. Celtic Rock! Dockside Saints will be rocking the British Beer Company in Manchester on Saturday, Mar. 16 starting at 10 p.m.

5. Have a drink! There are PLENTY of great Irish places to go and have a pint or two in New Hampshire. Peddler's Daughter in Nashua, The Shaskeen in Manchester and the Wild Rover Pub in Manchester are all great spots to check out.