The Goat is Opening Wicked Early for St. Paddy's Day Shenanigans

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At my alma mater, UMASS Amherst, we had massive St. Paddy's Day celebration at the bars uptown called "Blarney Blowout". We would get all gussied up and dress in green, put shamrock stickers on our faces, grab leprechaun hats and orange beards and drink far too much green beer for our own good.

This year the spot for your St. Paddy's Day shenanigans needs to be The Goat in Manchester or Portsmouth. They just announced that for the first time ever, they we will be opening at 8am for brunch for four days over St. Paddy’s weekend Thursday-Sunday, for the ultimate March Madness bash. Let's talk about all The Goat has to offer.

Adult Shamrock Shakes:

The Juiciest most delicious burgers you ever did see:

A fun crowd:

Live entertainment 7 nights a week:

Here's the music lineup at the Goat for St. Paddy's Day Weekend:

Thursday March 17th: Chris Fitz Grice (Manchester)

Friday March 18th: Chris Toler (Portsmouth)

Friday March 18th: Back in Black (the ACDC tribute band) (Manchester)

Saturday March 19th: Mike Forgette (Portsmouth)

Saturday March 19th: Johnny Friday Band (Manchester)

Sunday March 20th: Rob Pagnano (Manchester)

They also have big screen TVs if you want to watch a game, a killer whiskey selection and a brunch that will knock your socks off. What more could you ask for? Make sure you get to The Goat bright and early for one (or all) of the days of their St. Paddy's Day Bash.

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