Tupelo will bring their exciting, original, acoustic roots sound to the UK to officially launch The Manchester Irish Festival at St.Kents Irish Social Club on Friday, March 8.

The festival will run from Friday, March 8 - Monday, March 18, with over 200 events taking place across the 10-day period.

A special Community Night will take place at Manchester Town Hall on Saturday March 9, while the Festival Market will be held in a special marquee in Albert Square over two weekends (March 8-10 and March 15-17).

The festival will also feature a special St. Patricks Day parade on March 17.