There were yowies, yarns and Irish charm as Woongooroo Estate in Mount Arthur, Kilcoy, recently hosted its inaugural Luck of the Irish Day, and boy, was it a cracker!

Owned and operated by the Close family, this vineyard and cellar door/cafe is known for its wines, food, and knack for throwing a ripper of a party.

Phil Close, the owner and manager, couldn’t have been happier with how the day turned out: “We held our first Luck of the Irish Day on Monday, 15th April with the Bribie Island Social Seniors. There was a group of 35 in total. The day was a fabulous success, and all had a great time. The food and activities were certainly enjoyed by all.”

Entertainment was in full swing with The Archer Jammers belting out Irish tunes, bush poetry with a dash of Irish flair, and even some spud-throwing shenanigans. Attendees sported their finest Irish garb, competing for the title of best-dressed while indulging in a hearty Irish stew and, of course, wine tasting.

But the fun doesn’t stop there! Phil teased, “We have another three coming up in the next month or two, and once the word spreads, we’ll be beating them back from the doors – to be sure, to be sure!”

Ireland may have leprechauns, but Kilcoy has its own mythical creatures. Ask about the local yowie sightings – these ape-like bush creatures have been causing a stir here since the 1800s. Check out Woongooroo Estate’s website for a collection of Yarns from Yowie, who apparently has a taste for wine too.

So, whether you’re in it for the wine, the Irish luck, or the chance to spot a yowie, Woongooroo Estate promises a day filled with laughter, legends, and maybe even a little bit of magic.

Pictures: Irish Day visitors and the local yowie at Woongooroo Estate. Credit: Supplied & Facebook/WoongoorooEstate