Dublin Irish Festival 2014

Every year for more than a decade West Virginia Explorer contributor Blair Frier has documented the Dublin Irish Festival in Dublin, Ohio, through exceptional photography. Though dedicated to promoting fairs and festivals in West Virginia, we annually feature the results of his excursion as a speciall feature.

Dublin (Ohio) Irish Festival -- August 2014

A rainbow of Dublin dancers

Hey diddle-diddle...

Thunder in the night

The Stepcrew takes a seat

Solas lights up the stage

Sand Sculpture

Map of Dublin Irish Festival

The Ladies of Longford

The Stepcrew in motion

Shannon on accordian

Solas meets The Stepcrew

In the darts tent

Celtic canines

Skerryvore

The Stepcrew, Stage Left

Paddys for petting

Festival goers cool off

Warming up the pipes

Kilts and food in plenty

Fun for all ages

Brilliant Costuming

Reenactors on parade

Tiny Dancer

Photographer Blair Frier is a Charleston architect and a regular contributor to West Virginia Explorer.