FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE�� ����������� Adams County Irish Festival

June 18, 2004� ����������������������� ����������� ����������� P.O. Box 92

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����������������������� ����������������������� ����������� ����������� CONTACT:� Patrick Bowling

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VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO HELP AT LOCAL IRISH FESTIVAL BENEFIT

����������� GETTYSBURG:� Volunteers are now being enlisted to help at the Adams County Irish Festival on Saturday July 17 at the Gettysburg Moose Park.� With a full day of Irish music, dancers, food and much more, the festival offers wholesome family fun and primarily benefits a children�s charity in the north of Ireland.� Now in its fifth year, the festival continues to grow at the hands of a small but dedicated grass roots group of organizers who rely on volunteer workers as the festival staff.� Volunteers are needed to staff the information booth; work the admission gate; help with parking and traffic control; and set-up/clean-up.

In exchange for a two-hour minimum work shift, volunteers will receive free admission to the festival along with a T-shirt.� Anyone at least 16 years or older who is interested in participating in the county�s only event dedicated to the promotion of Irish culture and heritage can apply on-line at www.adamscountyirishfestival.com or by calling 624-4672.

This year�s festival features two musical acts from Ireland, the Wolfe Tones� Derek Warfield and his Sons of Erin band plus �Ireland�s Balladeer�, Danny Doyle along with local favorite Irishtown Road and several other regional performers.� Once again, the festival is partnering with Moose Lodge 1526 from Gettysburg to fund a pair of Irish teens to visit the U.S. through the Children�s Friendship Project for Northern Ireland.

The Adams County Irish Festival is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and any donations by individuals or businesses are tax-deductible.� Anyone interested in a sponsorship can visit the above website or call 337-5999.

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