Since its inception, Munich's St. Patrick's Day Parade has welcomed the participation of many German, Irish and international societies, musical and cultural groups, who have contributed to the event's colourful, celebratory atmosphere.

The organisers would like to thank you all for your participation and support!

This page contains brief information about the societies, together with information about where to contact them (in alphabetical order). Links marked "..." refer to the homepage of the society or group:

Angaheym

Life in the Early Middle Ages

Born: 1993, inspired by interest in presenting authentic historical life, music and crafts. Size: 6 members. Distinguishing features: Loud, fun, staged medieval fights and duels, wild bagpipe music, artistry with fire...; Curriculum Vitae: Many appearances and performances at historical festivals, castles and theatres throughout German-speaking countries.

Sadly, the group disbanded in 2001 - watch this space for new activities of its members!

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Cloughaneely Band (Buídhean Ceoíl Cloích Cheannfhaola)

Marching bands (similar to Germany's Spielmannszüge) are a traditional feature of St. Patrick's Day Parades in Ireland and the US. The year 2000 saw the first-ever participation of an Irish marching band in Munich's parade: Buídhean Ceoíl Chloích Cheannfhaola (Cloughaneely Band) from Falcarra/Gortahork, Co. Donegal, Ireland. The band was founded in 1983 and in 2000 had 55 members aged between 8 - 18.

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D'Taubnstoana München

Founded in 1965. The society's aim is to preserve the customs and traditions, costumes, music and dances of Bavaria. Its members take part in a host of traditional costume and folklore festivals in Germany and abroad. Visitors are welcome to attend our meetings on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month.

The society meets at Oberföhringer Str. 156, Haus 6, 81925 München

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Living History - Gelebte Geschichte

As re-enactors, our aim is to present the life, customs and activities of people in the 18th century (at the Parade we portray Irish and Scots emigrants to America) with historical accuracy, by reconstructing clothing and artefacts from daily life, learning old crafts and skills etc.

Contact: M. G. Wachinger, Tel. 089 / 13 93 79 18

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Munich Youth Cricket

Logo Munich Youth CricketMunich Youth Cricket (MYC) welcomes all children aged 6-16 regardless of gender, racial origin or disability. Training is carried out every Sunday morning in English and German by ECB (England & Wales Cricket Board) qualified coaches. MYC annually runs a 5-country (Austria, Czech Rep, Slovakia, Switzerland and Germany) tournament in Munich, and has participated in tournaments in Prague, Vienna, Zuoz (CH), as well as Northern Germany.

Contact: mkwan@t-online.de

Michael Kwan, Munich Youth Cricket

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Needles and Pins

The "Needles and Pins" are a mixed group from the Schwabing Childrens Clinic - Ward 24d.

In honour of "our" Miriam and her parents Gabi and Paul Daly, I mobilized families with oncologically diseased children, their friends, and also members of the staff of the ward for the recent St. Patrick's Day, and it was a great experience for all. We joined the parade with wheel chairs and crutches and especially enjoyed being allowed into the stage area. 

Lisa Stritzl-Goreczko, Schwabing Childrens Clinic

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The International Outcast Theatre Group

Performing English-language theatre in Germany since 1996

Founded in Munich in 1996, the International Outcast Theatre Group was committed to presenting high-quality contemporary English-language theatre to Munich's English-speaking and German residents. Members hail from a variety of nations, including Ireland, England, Scotland, France, America, Canada and Germany. To date eight successful productions in Munich and Stuttgart, the last being the sold-out performances of Louis Nowra's "Cosi" at Pasinger Fabrik.

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Peña Galega

Peña Galega de Munich was founded 1978 with the aim to make Galician culture known in Munich. 1980 the folk group Alborada was founded. The group stages traditional dances from the region of Galicia, accompanied by musicians playing Galician instruments.

In the last 20 years Alborada has taken part in many prominent cultural events. Highlights were the repeated participation in the Oktoberfest Costume Parade, various performances on TV programmes (Aquí España im ZDF, Heute Abend im ZDF), and the participation in the Lausanne Folk Festival, Switzerland, 1989 and 1990. For the last three years Peña Galega has taken part in the Munich St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Contact:
Peña Galega de Múnich e.V.
Maite Rubio González
Ridlerstr. 88, 80339 München

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