The 2017 ACF Committee said next year’s event will celebrate its 25th anniversary and the Celtic nation of Ireland.

The Glen Innes and District Services Club events coordinator Julie Clement said the club has been an enthusiastic and active participant in the Australian Celtic Festival for many years. 

“Back in 2008 the club was the original home of the Triquetra Awards Ceremony and dinner, the Official Celtic Awards night,” she said.

“The not-to- be-missed event of the weekend now includes presentation of The Triquetra Medallions, the Celtic Roll of Honour and, of course, The Australian Celtic Music Awards which are an initiative of Glen Innes and District Services Club. 

“The Club also hosts 100,000 Welcomes on Thursday, entertainment on Friday night including the traditional Address to the Haggis, and even more entertainment on Sunday night to round off the weekend of the Australian Celtic Festival.”

Club Manager Pat Lonergan said he looked forward to working with the Celtic Festival Committee for the 25th Anniversary event.

Festival Committee Chair Lara Gresham said the Services Club plays a vital role in the Festival. 

“The committee is thrilled that Pat and his team are joining hands with us once again, especially for so momentous a year,” she said.