St. Patrick's Festival is Ireland's official celebration of our national holiday, St. Patrick's Day. Its origins lie in honoring Ireland's patron saint, St. Patrick. Initially, it was a solemn commemorative feast day dedicated to paying tribute to the saint, but over the years, St. Patrick's Day has evolved into a vibrant celebration encompassing the richness of Irish culture. Today, it is a joyful occasion marked by parades, performances, and diverse expressions of Irish heritage; a multicultural international event that is committed to displaying contemporary and traditional arts, culture

Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia is an international Irish language festival , which is the biggest celebration of our native language and culture that takes place in Ireland and around the world every year. Everyone is given the opportunity to enjoy the Irish language by taking part in the festival, including native speakers, learners and those with a few words, by providing a calendar of entertaining and fun events for all types of interest and all age groups. Voluntary and community groups, local councils, schools, libraries, and music, sports, art and cultural organizations organize e

Get ready to embrace the green and feel the Irish pride as Fingal gears up for its annual St. Patrick's Day Parades! On Monday the 17th of March, Fingal comes alive with vibrant celebrations that showcase the very essence of Irish culture, music, and community spirit. Parade Locations: Fingal proudly presents St. Patrick's Day Parades in the following locations: Blanchardstown 12pm: Join the festivities in Blanchardstown, where the streets come alive with the infectious energy of St. Patrick's Day. Swords 11am: Swords is all set to host a spectacular parade that captures the he