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

The first St. Patricks Day Parade in Tallaght took place in 1980 and was organised by the Tallaght Youth Band. The band had made an unsuccessful application for inclusion into the Dublin parade and decided to organise a parade in Tallaght instead. In the intervening years, The Tallaght Community Council took ownership of the parade and delivered many specular events in Tallaght, bringing the parade on various routes, including the Old Bawn Road, Greenhills Road, into Tymon and Tallaght Village. Due to unforeseen circumstances and the pandemic, there has notbeen a parade in Tallaght sinc

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