YES!!! good Lords and ladies, it is that time again.  Let's get IRISH!!!  March 4th, 5th and 6th come enjoy the Irish.  And, by the way, volunteer a few hours with the Steppes demo.  All are welcome: fighters, dancers, artisans, and any that would like to talk to some of the 30,000 people that will pass through the gates that week end.
   Yes, I said 30,000.  That is the average attendance the last few years.  We need to recruit only a tiny fraction of them to swell our ranks greatly.  And our friends Elfsea will also be able to add to their lists since the visitors come from far and wide. (We need some contact information or someone to work the space.)
   The Festival Schedule is Friday 6:00-11:00, Saturday 10:30-11:00, and Sunday 11:30-8:30.  Demo schedule is Sat. and Sun. only, and any time you can give while at the park is welcome.  OH YES, it is at Fair Park, off IH30 in Dallas.
   For Demo informations and volunteering, e-mail Jon Rolofsson at steppes.seneschal@gmail.com.  For Festival information, musician, tickets, etc. go to www.NTIF.org, or me, your humble demo coordinator, Bre'nain MacGilla Pa'traic, working with the populace to further the dream we all enjoy.

  When I get a little money, I buy books; and if any is left, I buy food and clothes.
      [Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch Humanist and Theologian (1524-1583)]