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Consideration of application for a new Class “B” Beer and “Class C” Wine license by Irish Festivals Inc., d/b/a Celtic MKE, 1532 Wauwatosa Avenue, Cailin Branchford - Agent, for the period ending June 30, 2026
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Submitted by:
Steve Braatz, City Clerk
Department:
City Clerk’s Office
A. Issue
Irish Festivals Inc., d/b/a Celtic MKE, has submitted an application for a new retail Class “B” Beer and “Class C” Wine license for the 2025-2026 license period.
B. Background/Options
CelticMKE, the home of Milwaukee Irish Fest, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Irish, Irish American, and Celtic cultures. CelticMKE hosts a variety of Celtic-themed concerts, lectures, workshops, classes, and cultural heritage projects throughout the year at its center, located in the village of Wauwatosa. The business plan is attached.
The business qualifies for a Class “B” beer license pursuant to Wis. Stat. §125.32(g) as a society.
A background check was conducted on the Agent, Cailin Branchford, and no violations substantially related to licensing activities were found. The Agent met all other qualifications of Wis. Stat. Ch. 125.
C. Department Reviews
Police: Review pending.
Fire: No issues.
Health: No issues.
Development: No issues.
D. Recommendation
Recommend the Common Council grant a new Class “B” Beer and “Class C” Wine license by Irish Festivals Inc., d/b/a Celtic MKE, 1532 Wauwatosa Avenue, Cailin Branchford - Agent, for the period ending June 30, 2026.