EMERALD ISLE IRISH FÉILE BRINGS IRISH PRIDE TO BEAVER ISLAND

September 13, 2026

by Elsie Berridge

Beaver Island was bustling with Irish pride this weekend as the sixth annual Emerald Isle Irish Féile took place September 11th and 12th. Locals and visitors alike gathered to celebrate Irish heritage, enjoy live music, and take part in a variety of traditional activities.

Music filled the air throughout the weekend, carrying on a tradition Beaver Island is well known for. The island’s rich musical spirit and deep connection to Irish culture were on full display as musicians and performers traveled from near and far to share their talents.

Local restaurants and bars were packed with guests eager to enjoy the many artists who came to the island for the Féile. From lively performances to gatherings with friends and neighbors, the weekend brought a wonderful energy to Beaver Island and offered a celebration of Irish heritage that could be enjoyed by all.

Stay tuned for more Féile updates in future editions of the Northern Islander! Visit https://www.irishfeile.com/ for more Beaver Island Irish Heritage Group information and future event details.

2026 NORTHERN ISLANDER POETRY CONTEST STILL OPEN FOR VOTING

Be sure to vote for your favorite poem from this year's submissions! Learn more on our website: https://northernislander.news/articles/126/view/2026-northern-islander-poetry-contest-open-for-voting

Vote here: https://forms.gle/AsjT5Be3jHSgx9R86

Each poem is available to read and can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hyJGwrIJ1v3tqn-gDeiv_hfYdjbz-R8PdmIxF3J0XjI/edit?usp=sharing

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