Happy Opening Day! Did you know 48 Irish-born men have played in the big leagues? And that more than 2 dozen sons of Irish immigrants are MLB Hall of Famers? Just for today, we’re trading our green for Royal blue. GO ROYALS!! Kansas City Royals

We highlighting some news from Ireland periodically going forward. We'll start with a new novel by a group of neighbours. Check out the story and maybe we've just given you a recommendation for your next read! bit.ly/3mvbRWy

Let’s win a pair of tickets to Irish Fest 2021! Name the 2 smaller events whose marriage created the KC Irish Fest back in 2003. Winner chosen at random from all correct answers.

When all your fest favorites come together onstage to cover songs by Irish artists, you get the magic that is KCIF Mix Tape! Remember when Sly James (Former Mayor) went all in on his cover of Into the Mystic? WOW!! What songs and artists would you like to see in this year's Mix Tape?

We’ll follow the Taoiseach in congratulating Minister Helen McEntee TD on her recent arrival - first baby born to a serving Irish Cabinet Minister. Michael Shane you are welcome in KC anytime. We loved hosting your late grandfather a few years back.

Lá na Máithreacha sona duit #HappyMothersDay from #KCIrishFest!!

Win tickets to Irish Fest by answering today’s trivia question! After being rained out in our first year, in what downtown KC hotel to fest staff, patrons and bands drown their sorrows ‘til the wee hours? Winner chosen from all correct answers. Good luck! #kcirishfest

In honor of all who gave their lives serving our country in the U.S. Armed Forces, all of us at KC Irish Fest wish you a safe, healthy and happy Memorial Day. #KCIrishFest #LibertyMemorial #MemorialDay

With Ireland hoping to reopen to US visitors next month what’s top of your wish list on a trip? Don't forget to buy a raffle ticket onsite during Irish Fest and you could win flights to Ireland and make that dream a reality!

To paraphrase their Best Friend Song, they've been here before and they found their way back here again. We're so happy to have Scythian join us again at KCIF 2021! Enjoy Best Friends Song and tag your best friend in the comments! youtube.com/watch?v=5HZtWe…

Saoirse is Freedom in Irish. Happy Juneteenth from all of us at KC Irish Fest! #Juneteenth #KCIrishFest #Saoirse #Freedom

We may be a bit late in the day, but our sentiment is still sincere: Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there - by blood or by love. #HappyFathersDay #KCIrishFest

New to KC Irish Fest, The Narrowbacks cover rebel songs & write their own original music influenced by musicians from Joanie Madden, the Pogues, to Springsteen! Take a listen to youtu.be/R_ZJBw_nvd8 now & see them at #KCIrishFest! #KCIF2021 #narrowbacks #Irish #NewYorkIrish

Happy birthday, America! We hope each and every one of you has a Happy and Safe Fourth of July! #IndependenceDay #July4th #FourthOfJuly #Irish #IrishAmerican #KCIrishFest #KCIF2021 #SeeYouIn61Days

Former Mrs. Irish Fest and matriarch of one of Kansas City’s great Irish families, Patty Regan passed away on Sunday and Mayor Q took notice.