St. Patrick’s Festival Dublin 16th - 18th

St. Patrick’s Festival Dublin 16th - 18th 

The festival kicks off from Thursday the 14th at 12pm at the Irish craft beer village. The following few day a jam packed with things to do for the whole family. From street music to the wonder of snakes, there really is something to keep the whole family entertained. A lot of these shows are free and the other have a nominal entrance fee. To see the full line-up of events go to: http://www.stpatricksfestival.ie/index.php/events

On the 17th of March, as part of ‘The Gathering Ireland 2013’ for the first time ever, St. Patrick’s Festival is inviting up to 8,000 people around the world to march in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin. The Dublin St. Patrick’s Day parade has gained considerable momentum over the years and 2013 is set to be the best yet. The parade will march through the streets of Dublin, passing historic landmarks along the way including the GPO, Trinity College, Dublin Castle and City Hall. The route is 2.5 km long. For more information go to www.stpatricksfestival.ie

Going Green for St. Patricks Day 2013

‘Tourism Minister Leo Varadkar and Tourism Ireland today announced that the Pyramids of Giza and the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro are among world landmarks that will “go green” to mark St Patrick’s day this year.’

Some of the famous Irish building that are turning green this year! 

• Irish Architectural Archive

• Dublinia

• O’Connell Tower at Glasnevin Cemetery

• The Custom House

• Convention Centre

• The Mansion House

• Dublin City Council Building, Palace Street

• Bank of Ireland, College Green

• County Hall, Marine Road Dún Laoghaire

• Stillorgan Obelisk Tower

• National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street

• Guinness Store House