New London is a city in Outagamie and Waupaca Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 7,085 at the 2000 census. The city is well-known for its Saint Patrick's Day Parade, Irish Fest, and weeklong festivities, when the city's name is changed to "New Dublin" for the week.blank">http://www.newdublin.com/ The _American Water Spaniel was developed as a registered breed by the former Dr. F.J. Pfeifer of New London, Wisconsin. It was named the state dog in 1986 after several attempts by Lyle Brumm, the 8th grade social studies teacher at the time. The bill was started as a project to teach the students about state government.