It will be a night of music, dance, and celebration of All Things Irish on March 1. This is the fourth annual fundraiser to raise money for people with disabilities through the Polus Center for Social and Economic Development, Inc., a Clinton-based nonprofit organization.

This year’s event is being hosted at the Old Timer Restaurant and Tap Room at 155 Church St., Clinton. The night starts off at 5p.m. with a presentation by author, storyteller and photographer Kevin O’Hara, author of A Lucky Irish Lad and Donkey Pilgrim. He will present a multimedia account of his 1800-mile trek along the coast of Ireland on foot with his donkey, Missie.

From 6-7:30 p.m., The Ivy Leaf, a young Boston-based traditional Irish band featuring fiddles, flute and whistle, concertina, bouzouki and guitar and vocals, will perform. The members’ diverse backgrounds include Berklee College of Music and All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil competitions. The acoustic music will be a perfect backdrop to dinner that can be ordered from the Old Timer’s extensive menu. Joining The Ivy Leaf will be Irish Step Dancer Rachel McGown from the Irish Rhythm School in Clinton. The rest of the evening will feature Irish ballads and favorite tunes by Seamus Pender (7:30-9 p.m.) and Kieran McNally (9-11 p.m.), two former Clintonians who now live and play at Irish pubs in New Hampshire.

In honor of the event a book is being produced called All Things Irish in Central and Western Massachusetts, filled with stories about Ireland, especially Louisburg, County Mayo, the home of hundreds of people who emigrated to Clinton. Included will be lyrics so that folks can sing along to their favorite Irish songs. The book, made possible through the contributions from Dunn and Company and local sponsors, including Clinton residents Mary and Bill McNally, will be available at Irish pubs and stores throughout Massachusetts.

The event and book are free of charge, with the hope that people will donate to the Polus Center, buy raffle tickets and purchase dinner and/or drinks from the Old Timer’s.

“We are very grateful to the Old Timer’s for hosting us,” says Theresa Kane, Chief Operating Officer of the Polus Center. “This saves us all of the expenses of renting a hall, and gives us the opportunity to offer the event to the public without having to sell tickets. And everyone loves the Old Timer’s at St. Patrick’s Day. We’re giving people who don’t typically make it out that night the chance to enjoy the atmosphere and some great traditional Irish music. We’re kicking off what is a whole season of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the area.”

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Sterling, Bolton, Berlin and Clinton Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. In addition to cultural councils, the Old Timer’s and Dunn and Company, sponsors of the event also include Atlas Distributors, Tinker’s Cart and nearly 50 other area businesses. For more information, go to poluscenter.org.