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Celebrate St Patrick’s Day this year by taking part in the annual Slemish climb on Monday 17 March. The hub of entertainment will take place at Slemish Car Park, with performances from local musicians; Portglenone Comhaltas, Counties Antrim and Derry Country Fiddlers Association and the Doone Brothers and children’s face painting. These days St Patrick’s Day sees people participate in an annual pilgrimage to Slemish, drawing large crowds prepared to make the climb to the summit. An overview of the Slemish walk The information signs about Slemish Mountain are excellent, with info on everything from the mountain’s history, geology and wildlife. The 2025 St Patrick's Day celebrations feature over two weeks of events. Slemish mountain. Celebrate St Patrick’s Day this year by taking part in the annual Slemish climb on Monday 17 March. Slemish Mountain is open all year round and on Saint Patrick's Day (17 March) large crowds hike to the top of the mountain as a pilgrimage with a festival held in Broughshane. The 1.5 kilometre round walk to the summit and back takes approximately one hour in good weather. Excellent views can be had of the Antrim and Scottish coasts to the east. Slemish Mountain is open year-round, and on Saint Patrick's Day (17th March) large crowds hike to the top of the mountain as a pilgrimage. The one and a half kilometre round walk to the summit and back takes approximately one hour in good weather. St Patrick’s Day at Slemish. Monday 17 March 2025. Carrickfergus Marina 40th Anniversary. Saturday 5 April 2025 to Sunday 6 April 2025. Storytime. Saturday 1 March 2025 to Saturday 26 April 2025. View full events calendar Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day on March 17th with a trek up Slemish, connecting with its historical significance to St. Patrick. Enjoy stunning views The traditional St Patrick’s Day climb of Slemish will take place on Sunday 17 March - with a series of activities planned to make it a rewarding experience for all. The music marquee at Slemish Car Park will offer lunchtime entertainment from Portglenone Comhaltas Group and Counties Antrim and Derry Country Fiddlers Association - performing Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is inviting residents to celebrate St Patrick’s Day this year by taking part in the annual Slemish climb on Monday, March 17. Photo: Paul Faith "There is a free park and ride at Michelin , Raceview Road to and from the event; this service will run continually from 9am-3.30pm with the last departure from Tens of thousands of people are expected to throng the streets of Derry this St Patrick’s Day with a comprehensive programme of music, dance, food and folklore for the council’s 2025 Spring The traditional St Patrick’s Day climb of Slemish will take place on Monday 17 March - with a series of activities planned to make it a rewarding experience for all. A Spiritual Connection: Saint Patrick’s Journey. Slemish holds a unique place in Irish culture due to its ties to Saint Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint.According to legend, Patrick was brought to Ireland as a young slave around AD 390 and worked as a shepherd on Slemish Mountain for six years. Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day on March 17th with a trek up Slemish, connecting with its historical significance to St. Patrick. Enjoy stunning views and traditional music in this unique experience. The 1.5km walk takes an hour; wear suitable As the feast day of one of Ireland’s patron saints, fast approaches, we reckon it is only appropriate to take a moment to appreciate one of the best-known landmarks associated with the celebrated Saint Patrick. Slemish Mountain (historically called Slieve Mish) is a significant peak that dominates the charming County Antrim skyline and is a Slemish Mountain will welcome hundreds of visitors this St Patrick’s Day as the popular celebrations return to the area for the annual trek. The traditional St Patrick’s Day climb of Slemish will take place on Friday 17 March - with a series of activities planned to make it a rewarding experience for all. Slemish Mountain is open all year round and on Saint Patrick's Day (17 March) large crowds hike to the top of the mountain as a pilgrimage with a festival held in Broughshane. The 1.5 kilometre round walk to the summit and back takes approximately one hour in good weather. Excellent views can be had of the Antrim and Scottish coasts to the east. A dramatic sight set against the lazy landscape of rolling fields and pastures, it comes as no surprise that the Slemish Mountain walk is popular with day-trippers and those keen to take on a quick but challenging hike when in the locale. Slemish Mountain is the last remains of an ancient Irish and long-extinct volcano. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with festive food, drinks, and fun at Snowy Mountain Brewery, located at Saratoga Hot Springs Resort! From March 14–17, 2025, guests can enjoy Irish-inspired specials, including a hearty Reuben sandwich, traditional corned beef and cabbage, and a unique St. Patty’s Rockefeller Oyster dish. St. Patrick's Day also called Feast of St. Patrick, and St. Patty’s day is observed on March 17 and marks the death date of Saint Patrick who is the patron saint of Ireland. In the early 17th century, it was made an official Christian feast day observed by the Church of Ireland, the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Lutheran Witness the dramatic early life of St Patrick as a slave on Slemish Mountain, performed for the Home of St Patrick Festival 2017.
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