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AOH Irish Coffee Contest Kicks off St. Patrick's Day Weekend

The Ancient Order of Hibernians Club in Bridgeport hosts the annual event will feature local mix masters competing for the crown.

Looking to fight off that chill in the air today? Head over to the Ancient Order of Hibernians Club (AOH), at 342 Jefferson Street in Swedesburg, tonight, March 14, at 7 p.m. for the club's annual Irish Coffee Competition.

Event organizer Lenore Biscotti told Plymouth-Whitemarsh Patch that plenty of local restaurants are competing this year, including Guppy’s, Spamps, Chicks, the Bridgeport Ribhouse, the Elks Club, Screwballs, the Goodwill and Swedesburg fire companies and the AOH, Notre Dame Div. 1 Pub.

Admission is free and samples will be flowing for Irish coffee aficionados. Awards handed out for first, second and third place winners and the champion will be invited to participate in the Conshohocken St. Paddy’s Day Parade on March 16 at 2 p.m.

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The contest starts at 7 p.m., and organizers recommend you get to the hall early. St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal Tom Couglin will be judging tonight's contest along with several past parade grand marshal's. 

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