There are some great St Patrick's Day Events on offer for families all over Ireland. Here are just a few we think you might enjoy with the kids.
Dublin
St Patrick's Festival
There is loads on offer in Dublin over the St Patrick's Festival, 17th - 20th March. Not only will the city's landmarks be 'greened up', but the funfairs will be in full swing at Merrion Square and Custom House Quay on all three days. Of course, the big parade will also offer up some spectacular sights in this year's theme of 'What If...'
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Cork
St Patrick's Festival
The Cork St Patrick's Festival has plenty to offer for families with free family fun on the big day and on the following Saturday! There will also be some tasty treats up for grabs at the Festival Market along with entertainment provided by circus performers, comedians and live music.
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Galway
St Patrick's Day Parade
Galway has arguably one of the most imaginative and impressive parades in Ireland. The kids will love the carnival atmosphere of Galway as they watch the colourful and exotic floats, costumes and entertainers parade past.
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Limerick
St Patrick's Day Parade
Limerick present a great parade every year on St Patrick's Day with this year's theme as 'Commemorate'. You can expect to see a very Irish themed parade, with 1916 and possibly Irish mythical legends being the major themes.
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Athlone
St Patrick's Day Parade
Athlone's St Patrick's Day Parade will focus on the kids this year! Kicking off at Golden Island Shopping Centre, get the kids' faces painted and follow the parade down to Civic square where there'll be a Children's Magic Show and a Bouncy Castle, all free of charge!
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Kilkenny
Tradfest & St Patrick's Day Parade
If your looking for a little bit of craic agus ceol, then head down to Kilkenny for their 4th annual Kilkenny Tradfest! The festival offers an amazing mix of live music performances, music and dance workshops & family activities and more!
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