Seasonal & Holidays

Fanwood Celebrates St. Patrick's Day At Sheelan's Bistro: Photos

The St. Paddy's celebration featured appearances from Fanwood's mayor, as well as Irish step-dancers, drinks, Irish food and more.

Sheelan's Bistro was packed with Fanwood locals for St. Patrick's Day on Thursday.
Sheelan's Bistro was packed with Fanwood locals for St. Patrick's Day on Thursday. (Tom Kranz)

FANWOOD, NJ — Fanwood residents decked out in green and packed into Sheelan's Crossing Bistro on Thursday night to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Sheelan's Crossing is an Irish pub located on South Avenue in Fanwood — the perfect place to be on St. Paddy's Day.

Fanwood locals really turned out for Thursday night's celebration. This includes Mayor Colleen Mahr and Councilwomen Erin McElroy Barker who stopped by for a drink, as well as a group of Irish step-dancers who performed for the restaurant.

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Check out the photos below:

Sheelan's owner Sean Flannery checking up on diners (Tom Kranz)
Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr and Councilwoman Erin McElroy Barker joined the party Thursday night (Tom Kranz)
Irish step dancers entertain dinner guests (Tom Kranz)
The Doherty family (Tom Kranz)

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