St. Patrick’s Day Parade Dún Laoghaire

This event has ended

Starts at Islington Avenue, Monday 17th March

The much-anticipated Dún Laoghaire St Patrick's Day Parade is set to make a triumphant return this year, with St Patrick himself arriving on the LE Samuel Beckett Navy Ship at Dún Laoghaire Harbour to announce the exciting news. Joined by Chief Executive Frank Curran and Councillor Jim O'Leary, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, as well as Elected Members, St Patrick heralded the return of this beloved community event.

The parade, scheduled for Monday 17 March at 11am, promises to be a spectacular celebration of Irish culture and community spirit. Starting at Islington Avenue (Newtownsmith) and ending at Marine Road, the parade will feature a variety of groups including Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann, Irish Coast Guard, Ukelele Hooley, Twilight twirlers, RNLI, Dún Laoghaire Tidy Towns, Goat Boat Tours, local sports clubs, dancers, and much more.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event – mark your calendars for 17 March and join us for a fun-filled day in Dún Laoghaire. The parade is organised by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and the Dún Laoghaire Business Association.


Date:
Monday 17th March
Time:
11.00am
Price:
Free
Address:
Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland

Google Map of Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland

You might also like...

What's on

Orpheus in the Garden

National Botanic Gardens

Before the first song, the garden remembered everything.... Orpheus is a plant hunter who charms the trees with his song. Eurydice, a mycologist whose voice carries deep into the earth. Charon, a liminal figure, keeper of thresholds, compost, and change. In this fresh reimagining of the Orpheus myth, music, ecology, and ancient storytelling entwine in the living landscape of Ireland’s National Botanic Gardens. Audiences follow Glasnevin’s garden-path of love and loss, curiosity and consequence, guided by musicians, children’s choirs and some unexpected creatures. From sunlit law

What's on

The Good Luck Club

National Archives of Ireland

ANU Productions and The National Archives of Ireland are proud to announce The Good Luck Club, a new off site theatre production marking the centenary of Ireland’s 1926 Census. Commissioned as part of the National Archives’ year-long commemorative programme to mark the release of the 1926 Census records, this intimate and immersive experience will be staged within the historic National Archives building on Bishop Street from 27th May 2026 to 14th June 2026 - the first time a theatrical production has ever been mounted in the historical building. Written and directed by Louise Lowe, with

What's on

Poetry Day

Online and Various Locations

Poetry Day Ireland is an annual celebration of poetry and creativity across the island of Ireland, coordinated by Poetry Ireland, and will take place this year on Thursday, 28 May 2026. The theme for Poetry Day Ireland 2026 is "Home", a theme that is significant as poetry has a new ‘home’ on the island as Poetry Ireland returns to No. 11 Parnell Square. This year’s Poetry Day Ireland should also reflect on the concept of home as one of the greatest issues and predominant themes of our times. Get Involved On Poetry Day Ireland we invite individuals, groups, and organisations across th