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Irish dance, food lure hundreds to Hoboken waterfront

Edit NJ dot com 22 May 2016
The city's Irish festival featured shamrock cookies, leprechaun clothing and the traditional corned beef and cabbage. HOBOKEN -- For everyone seeking a dose of Irish pride in March, there's St. Patrick's Day ... MORE HUDSON COUNTY NEWS ... Follow her on Twitter @Marisa_Iati ... ....

Transit agency settles excessive-force lawsuit with woman

Edit Springfield News-Sun 22 May 2016
Bay Area Rapid Transit agreed to pay a San Francisco woman $1.35 million to settle a lawsuit alleging a transit officer broke bones in her face and left her bloody and unconscious ... Sheehan filed the lawsuit last year following her St. Patrick's Day arrest in 2014 at the Lake Merritt BART station in downtown Oakland ... ....

Belfast City Hall must cut back on number of light shows or pay £20k upgrade

Edit Belfast Telegraph 20 May 2016
It will appear in maroon tonight for the Lord Mayor's civic charity event for the Simon Community, green for St Patrick's day, orange and purple for Orangefest, blue for World Autism Day and red for Remembrance Sunday ... Green and white lights were used in February for boxer Carl Frampton's homecoming and green again in March for World Down's Syndrome Day....

We were told to abort baby but God give us a miracle

Edit Belfast Telegraph 20 May 2016
A father's prayers have been answered after the birth of his son - who doctors had warned would be born with no spleen, a heart condition and would not survive more than a week ... Share Go To ... But despite the odds, the little boy - named David Hope Glass - was welcomed into the world minutes before St Patrick's Day on March 16, weighing 7lb 3oz ... "So we prayed over the situation, as did members of our church ... Liam added ... ....

10 amazing things you can do in N.J. this weekend

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WORLD BEER FESTIVAL: All About Beer Magazine's World Beer Festival will take place on Saturday at The Backyard at The Meadowlands. Beers being served include Jersey brews 902 Brewing, Carton, and Forgotten Boardwalk, as well as popular crafts like 21st Amendment,Flying Dog, Founders, Goose Island, New Belgium, and Yards. There will be food served to keep your spirits -- and sobriety -- intact. Country cover act Nashville Radio will perform sets from 4:30 - 9:30 p.m. There will also be simulcast of The Preakness, and live harness racing at The Meadowlands at 7:15 p.m. $35-$75. Saturday, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford. 201-THE-BIGM

MAIFEST IN HOBOKEN AND ASBURY: Maifest is the German celebration of spring, and two of the premier biergartens in New Jersey, Hoboken's Pilsener Haus and it's sister bar, the Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten will be celebrating this weekend. The Festhalle will be throwing a three-day "Strasse Fest," beginning on Friday on Press Plaza (adjacent to the bar). There will be an open ceremony with a tapping of a Carton Brewing Maibock bier at 6 p.m. and then live polka music followed by a DJ dance party. Sunday brings the the highly anticipated "Bier Run": a three lap, 2.1 mile race that will require runners to drink three beers at various stations along the path. At the Hoboken location, there will be a special Maifest menu served up all weekend, an Austro-Hungarian brunch on Saturday (with polka music at night), and a special alt-country serenade brunch on Sunday. Free (except Bier run). Friday-Sunday. 527 Lake Avenue, Asbury Park. 732-997-8767. | Free. Friday-Sunday. 1422 Grand Street, Hoboken. 201-683-5465.

wwe-aj-styles-roman-reigns.jpgAJ Styles (left) and Roman Reigns (right) will main event WWE Extreme Rules this Sunday at the Prudential Center in Newark.Mike Marques/Courtesy of WWE 

WWE EXTREME RULES: World Wrestling Entertainment will present its annual "Extreme Rules" pay-per-view this Sunday at The Prudential Center in Newark. This show is usually one of the more unpredictable and high impact WWE events of the calendar year. Major matches currently announced include WWE champion Roman Reigns taking on "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles in a no-disqualification match, Women's champion Charlotte taking on Natalya in a submission match, and Dean Ambrose and Chris Jericho battling in an "Asylum" cage match. $30-$505. Sunday May 21, 7:30 p.m. 25 Lafayette Street, Newark. 973-757-6600.

10th ANNUAL WALK N' ROLL: The Children's Specialized Hospital in Mountainside will celebrate their 125th year of helping children and their families with their 10th annual Walk N' Roll event on Saturday. The event takes place at Johnson Park in Piscataway. Check-in begins at 8 a.m., with the run beginning at 10:15 a.m. From 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. there will be a free kid's carnival. Those taking part in the walk should register in order to enter. Teams are encouraged to wear hats "of all kinds" to go along with the "Hats Off" theme of the event. Donations accepted. Saturday, 8 a.m. Johnson Park, Violet Drive, Piscataway.

SATURDAY DOUBLE FEATURE AT PARAMOUNT THEATRE: The Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park will presenting "The Wizard of Oz" and "Purple Rain" as part of the Asbury Park Film Initiative's free movie series. The films were originally scheduled for the previous day, but due to the Louis C.K. shows they were moved. "The Wizard of Oz" will screen at 6:30 p.m., while "Purple Rain" will show at 9:30 p.m. Seating is first come, first serve. There will be classic movie theater concessions as well as a cash bar for both screenings. Free. Saturday, 6:30 p.m, 9:30 p.m. 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park.

walk-n-roll.JPGChildren's Hospital 10th annual Walk n' Roll will take place this Saturday at Johnson park in Piscataway.Patti Sapone| NJ Advance Media for NJ.com 

HOBOKEN IRISH FEST: So what if St. Patrick's Day was two months ago? Sinatra Park will get a little more green on Saturday with the Hoboken Irish Festival. The festival will feature live performances from Celtic bands like Gold N' Brown and A Band of Rogues, Colin Nisbet, and Clan Suibhe. There will Irish dancers, and the the Hoboken Hurling Club will be on hand to demonstrate their sport. There will also be an Irish soda bread contest, as well as the usual vendors, carnival games, and fun associated with the Irish. Free. Saturday, 12 - 6 p.m. Sinatra Park, Hoboken.

CAMP JAM IN THE PINES MUSIC FESTIVAL: One of the more underrated outdoor festivals in the state, particularly if you're into jazz, funk, and jam bands, is the annual Camp Jam. The festival will take place Thursday through Saturday and will feature some extremely cool local acts like Pepperwine, and Swift Technique. One of the major headliners of the festival is singer/songwriter Ryan Montbleau, performing on Saturday night. The festival will be taking place on a campground, so staying overnight is highly encouraged. $55-$130. Thursday 6 p.m. - "late night," Friday 3 p.m. - "late night," Saturday 2 p.m. - "late night." Paradise Lake Campground. 200 Paradise Drive, Hammonton.

ryan-montbleau.jpgRyan Montbleau will be one of the headlining acts at Camp Jam in Hammonton this weekend.Photo Courtesy of New Frontier Touring

BURGER BASH IN ATLANTIC CITY: Who has the has best burger in Atlantic City? That question will be answered at The Deck at The Golden Nugget on Saturday at Burger Bash. The event will take place from 1 - 5 p.m. and feature the likes of Vagabond Kitchen and Tap House, The Dubliner, Wingcraft Kitchen & Beer Bar, The Iron Room, Cattle 'n Clover, Bills Bar & Burger and The Palm, among others -- all competing for the title of "Best Burger." There will be drink specials served at the bar throughout the event. $25. Saturday, 1 - 5 p.m. Brigantine Boulevard and Huron Avenue, Atlantic City. 609-441-2000.

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER PARADE: Dog lovers and their four-legged friends are invited to Somers Point on Saturday for the town's Dogs Days of Summer Parade. The parade will feature dogs dressed up in costumes (though non-costumed dogs will not be discriminated against). Registration for the parade will begin at 10 a.m. at Dawes Avenue and the Bike Path. The parade will officially begin at 11 a.m., with the route taking dogs and their owners down the bike path towards Ocean Avenue. Free. Dawes Avenue, Somers Point.

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The Festhalle will be throwing a three-day "Strasse Fest," beginning on Friday on Press Plaza (adjacent to the bar) ... The films were originally scheduled for the previous day, but due to the Louis C.K ... HOBOKEN IRISH FEST. So what if St. Patrick's Day was two months ago? Sinatra Park will get a little more green on Saturday with the Hoboken Irish Festival....

TV3's Anna Daly has a straightforward approach to handling unwanted pregnancy advice

Edit Belfast Telegraph 18 May 2016
Share Go To ... "I don't encourage it, I just get on with things ... Pic Patrick O'Leary ... Anna Daly with her son Euan Ward at the annual Marks & Spencer St Patrick's Day breakfast in the M&S; Grafton Street Rooftop Café. Picture ... A week before Christmas felt like a month for them so I would hate for this pregnancy to seem like it was going on forever if they're asking me 50 times a day when the baby is coming." ... Pic. Patrick O'Leary....

Run in the Long Island Marathon

Edit Newsday 18 May 2016
This classic Memorial Day Weekend event will be held this year on May 28 and 29 ... For the 69th time since 1946, the Clothesline Art Sale strings up a range of original works at affordable prices at Guild Hall at 158 Main St ... Get acquainted with new musical artists each month with concerts at the Deepwell Mansion in St ... Patrick's Day Parade is referred to as the "World's Shortest Parade," so-called because its route is a mere 528 feet....

Time for a food revolution; Elevated eats; and National Caesar Day

Edit Toronto Sun 18 May 2016
FOOD REVOLUTION DAY ... Jamie, along with other famous faces from across the globe, will broadcast a series of 30-minute shows throughout the day on Facebook Live ... The aim of Food Revolution Day, now in its fifth year, is to encourage more people to sign up to and join the Food Revolution, and put pressure on governments to develop and implement plans that will tackle the child nutrition crisis." ... Patrick's Day for Canadians....

Molson Canadian, Coors Light and Mill Street on Tap for Canadians on Social Media (Engagement Labs Inc)

Edit Public Technologies 18 May 2016
(Source. Engagement Labs Inc). Published by Team eValue™ on May 18, 2016. Engagement Labs Ranks the Top Canadian Beer Brands Based on Social Media Performance ... On Facebook, Molson Canadian ranked first with the highest overall eValue score ... The brand took the opportunity to post content to its followers that would resonate with them, such as posts around their sustainability efforts and holidays like St. Patrick's Day ... Engagement Labs Inc....

Longtime Post copy editor Peter Blake dies at 84

Edit New York Post 17 May 2016
He was 84. Blake was born in Melbourne, Australia, to Win and Bill Blake on St. Patrick’s Day 1932 — “a very telling sign for a man who would go on to become a record-holding beer guzzler of gargantuan proportions,” Korhammer said in her eulogy. Blake launched his journalism career with his younger brother, Terry, with whom he started the satirical Sydney newspaper the Kings Cross Whisper in 1965....

For a Golden Touch by Carolina Munhóz - review

Edit The Guardian 17 May 2016
‘One of the strong points of the Leprechaun Trinity trilogy is the fantastic mythology that Carolina had already mastered in her previous books and now perfects even further’. Guardian children's books site teen reviewer ... It only takes one look around to see that we are surrounded by examples ... One night, Emily goes out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day ... From that day, everything changes in her life ... Related ... ....

Allentown man known for bearing large cross seeks trial in 2 cases

Edit Lehigh Valley 16 May 2016
A former Allentown man known for carrying a large white cross around the Lehigh Valley wants a trial in his two criminal cases. Patrick Cline is accused of surreptitiously recording a custody conference with his phone and posting it to his Facebook page. And in a second case he allegedly scuffled with county sheriff's deputies ... Cline was arrested by Allentown police in March, and brought to county jail on St. Patrick's Day ... ....

Schoolboy, 15, Suspended For Dying His Hair In Tribute To Stricken Friend

Edit Huffington Post 16 May 2016
"The school was informed three days before but no one came back to us ... We're talking about a few days, what difference would that make? . "Daniel hasn't had a day off school in five years ... "The little lad is popular and has 30 visitors a day at hospital and Daniel has also been to see him ... "It seems schools are quite prepared to drop their dress codes for St Patrick's Day or Children in Need but not for this." ....
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