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Thu 02 Sep 2010

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Celebrating all things Irish
In 2011, the St Patrick’s Day Festival (March 17-20) in Dublin is celebrated in style, with music, street theatre, family carnivals and up to 4000 performers joining the fun. And as part of this year’s festival, Limerick will host the SkyFest – a massive fireworks display over the River Shannon. Limerick then follows this event up in style with the SpringFest. In Galway , things really hot up with performers taking part in the city’s fabulous walking parade. In Northern Ireland, Armagh and Downpatrick pay tribute to St Patrick with the largest celebrations of the patron saint, plus those looking to embrace the countryside can also take part in the annual St Patrick’s Day walk around the part of County Down known as St. Patrick’s Country. Cork goes wild with excitement, with a fiesta of colours and flights of fancy; while Belfast becomes a captivating carnival city for the duration. In fact, most cities, towns and villages across the island of Ireland all hold their own celebrations – big or small – so no matter where you are in the country, you’ll be treated to a delightful dose of Irish tradition and festive spirit.
To watch the SkyFest live from Limerick on March 13 (6.30-8.30pm GMT), and the St Patrick’s Day Parade live from Dublin on March 17 (12 noon GMT), go to RTE Live. The live streaming will be available in Windows Media and Real Media format worldwide.
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The Story of Saint Patrick

St Patrick was an ordinary man who did extraordinary things in Ireland

Behind the myths of St Patrick

Did St Patrick really banish snakes from Ireland and why is the colour green worn around the world?

Let’s get this party started!

March 17 used to be just a holy day in Ireland, but it wasn’t long before it became synonymous with celebrating all things Irish

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