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

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 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 Islingt