About IRL
GET TO KNOW US
Powered by a group of people passionate about Irish culture in Waterloo Region, we are a not for profit festival that celebrates the rich history and modern ideas of Ireland. We believe that for one week every March, everyone has Irish roots. Slainte!
VISION STATEMENT
To create a positive Irish cultural experience for Waterloo Region.
MISSION STATEMENT
To showcase the rich scope of contemporary and traditional Irish culture through a variety of events for all ages over the week of St. Patrick's Day.
Festival and Events
PAINT WATERLOO REGION GREEN
7-17 MARCH 2020
Due to the current public health situation the IRL Festival is cancelling all events for the remainder of the festival. Please stay tuned for updates on rescheduled events in the near future.
The fifth annual IRL Festival is bringing contemporary and traditional Irish culture to the Waterloo Region during the week of March 7th – 17th 2020. Join us for music, family fun, film, dancing, theatre, Irish cuisine and more.
Please use the below map to locate our event locations and directions.
Partners
Sponsorship
SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY THROUGH CULTURE!
WHY YOU SHOULD
Sponsoring IRL is a fantastic way to support not only arts and culture in the Waterloo Region, but will also support small businesses and initiatives that the IRL showcases and partners with.
HOW YOU CAN
To find out how you can become an IRL sponsor please click the PDF icon.
Gallery
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Contact the IRL
FIND US ONLINE
Need more info on our festival? Contact info@irishreallifekw.com
Want to volunteer? Contact volunteers@irishreallifekw.com
Would you love to be part of the IRL Festival? Contact programming@irishreallifekw.com
Questions about our ceilis? Contact ceilis@irishreallifekw.com
Love supporting community and culture? Contact sponsorship@irishreallifekw.com
Want to get in touch with our Marketing, Promotions and Media team?
Contact marketing@irishreallifekw.com