Buckhurst Plant Hire Sponsoring The Irish Festival Village

Buckhurst Plant Hire is delighted to announce our sponsorship of the Irish Festival Village, also known as The Tent, as part of the Manchester Irish Festival 2025.

Established in 1997, Buckhurst Plant Hire is a family-run business with strong roots in the Irish community. The Walsh family, who founded and continue to run the company, have Irish heritage, making this sponsorship particularly meaningful. Supporting the Irish Festival Village is not only an opportunity to celebrate the cultural connections between Ireland and Manchester but also a way to give back to the local community that has played such an important role in our journey.

Taking place from 7th - 17th March 2025 in St. Ann’s Square, Manchester, the Irish Festival Village will be at the heart of the city’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

The event will feature:

• Live music
• Live screenings of Six Nations Rugby
• Community performances
• Irish-themed food and products
• Lively atmosphere

The Big Buckhurst Night – Friday 14th March

The Big Buckhurst Night, taking place on Friday 14th March at 19:00, featuring back-to-back live music in The Tent. This will be an evening filled with live performances and a great atmosphere.

In addition to the free open-entry, The Tent will host two ticketed events:

🎭 Am I Irish Yet? – Thursday, 13th March 2025
A one-woman play exploring themes of identity and heritage.
🎟️ Tickets HERE

🎶 CEOL Live – Saturday, 15th March 2025
A performance by the incredible Irish band CEOL.
🎟️ Tickets HERE

Buckhurst, as a business built on family values, community, and strong relationships, is proud to support this event and look forward to another fantastic celebration of Irish culture in Manchester.

For more information about the festival, visit Craic by the Creek's Facebook page.