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Hi! I will be arriving to Shannon on the 16th of the month and taking the train to Dublin the same morning. We (2 adults 2 children ages 16 and 15) will be staying at the Roxford Lodge for two nights, the 16th and the 17th. My question is do you think spending St. Patrick's Day in Dublin is wort Answer 1 of 4: Hello! A friend and myself (in our 20s) are looking at spending St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland. I heard that the celebration is really crowded in Dublin, so I wanted to know if the celebration in general is better in Dublin or Belfast? Answer 1 of 10: We are from New York and will be staying in Belfast March 14-17 and have plans for everyday except our last which is Tuesday March 17th. Should we stay in Belfast for the St. Patricks Day festivities.. or is it worth it to take the bus and spend Courtesy St Patrick's Festival Dublin. No St. Patrick’s Day trip to Ireland is complete without a stop at the capital, host of the world’s largest St. Patrick’s Festival (March 15 to 17 St. Patrick's Day Festival in Dublin. Whilst the parade is the main event, Dublin's St. Patrick's Festival extends through the whole weekend, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Some highlights include: Pop Up Paddy's Cabaret: A festival favourite, featuring comedy, music, and theatrical performances. Here are the best places to celebrate St Patrick's Day in Ireland this year. Dublin St Patrick's Festival – welcoming thousands of tourists from all over the world; Home of St Patrick's Festival, Co. Armagh – bringing it back to the heartland; Belfast St. Patrick's Day Music Festival – a vibrant celebration of music and culture The National St. Patrick’s Day Parade 📍 Dublin City Centre 📅 Monday, March 17th, 2025 🕛 12:00 PM Start Time The National St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the event to experience on March 17th. Here is our guide to St Patrick's Day festivals across the island of Ireland as well as cultural experiences dedicated to St Patrick for you to explore. From St Patrick's Music Festival in Belfast This pub on Stephens Street Lower is a great spot to get a pint or two this St. Patrick’s Day. Its also not far from Stephens Green or the celebrations. The Dame Tavern: Another classic Dublin bar. Your sure to find good booze and better company at this Dame Street staple. The Boars Head: Once again, an Irish pub through and through. The city holds a 3-day festival, one of the best St Patrick’s Day events in Ireland, which includes a traditional St Patrick’s Day parade. Although the parade can pale in comparison to the parades in Dublin and Cork, it has a more local feel to it and the after-party experience is often better than touristy Dublin. Belfast TradFest is delighted to partner with Belfast City Council to programme and deliver St. Patrick’s Music Festival across March 14th – 17th as part the UNESCO City of Music’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Explore beyond Belfast with this full-day tour to Dublin including a stop at St. Patrick’s Centre. Learn about the story of St. Patrick in an interactive exhibit and visit the historic ruins of Monasterboice. Continue to Dublin and see top landmarks such as Trinity College and the Guinness Storehouse before setting off for free time to explore the city independently. Answer 1 of 10: We are from New York and will be staying in Belfast March 14-17 and have plans for everyday except our last which is Tuesday March 17th. Should we stay in Belfast for the St. Patricks Day festivities.. or is it worth it to take the bus and spend Belfast is fantastic in the city for St Patricks, some eggs will ruin the fun but overall its a fantastic day out, everywhere from my experience, the bars, the cafes etc all have a great atmosphere.Obviously with all cities, the bars WILL be packed, so, depending on where you go, id get a carryout and go somewhere with your mates. St. Patrick's Day Sale. Save up to 350 per person sitewide with code LUCKY by 03/17/25 Spend more, save more. 100 off pp ( 799 - 1,799 pp) Dublin & Belfast by Train. This St. Patrick's Day, The Guinness Storehouse and Guinness Open Gate Brewery are set to host a vibrant five-day festival brimming with colour, community, and entertainment. Nestled in the Explore beyond Belfast with this full-day tour to Dublin including a stop at St. Patrick’s Centre. Learn about the story of St. Patrick in an interactive exhibit and visit the historic ruins of Monasterboice. Continue to Dublin and see top landmarks such as Trinity College and the Guinness Storehouse before setting off for free time to explore the city independently. A timeless classic starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, this film follows an American boxer who returns to his Irish homeland in search of a peaceful life, only to fall in love with a fiery local woman. If all you want to do is soak up the atmosphere on Paddy’s Day then you could do worse than spending a handful of hours in Temple Bar. St. Patrick’s Day is actually part of St. Patrick’s Week. The parade on the 17th March is the main event but there are things on every day that you should consider attending. St Patrick's Day in Dublin is one of the biggest and most enjoyable annual celebrations of the calendar year. People come from far and wide in honour of Ireland's national saint. Enjoy a day out, traditional music and the festival parade on St Patrick's Day holiday in Dublin!
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