St Patrick’s After Party
So. St Patrick has been well and truly celebrated. He’s making the rounds with a binbag and sweeping up stray streamers. We, however, are RARING to go and want to invite you to join us at the Afterparty.
We’ve got the music, the laughter, the food, the people, the surprises...and a cracking venue.
You can get into your party stride at one of our amazing festivals, hunker down in the snug of a pub or chill your boots on one of our 100s of miles of beaches. Will you come to the best afterparty of them all in Ireland this year?
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We're only getting started!
Some people may be partied out after St Patrick's, but not us Irish! St Patricks day is seen as the start of the festival season, or if it's a trad session you're after, these take place every night throughout Ireland.
Getting to the party
Travelling to Ireland couldn't be easier with a wide range of ferry and airline connections throughout GB. Check out our route finder for your shortest crossing by sea or air. You'll be surprised how easy it is to get to Ireland and by booking early you can get some real bargains.
Part of the family?
It's often said that once you visit Ireland you feel right at home, there might be a reason for this! There's always a connection with someone in Ireland, you could even be at an afterparty with a long lost cousin...
Sláinte!
Now every good party needs to keep the revellers fed and watered! So we have provided you with some classic St Patrick's Guinness recipes which are sure to go down a treat.
The Parade Marches On
Nothing will rekindle your passion for all things Ireland than to see how we celebrate things at home. Compare our video of last year’s massive Dublin parade with old newsreel footage from St Patrick’s Day celebrations 60 years before. Maybe you’ll even spot some distant relatives in the pictures!
St Patrick’s Festivals
Entire week-long festivals erupt for St Patrick’s Day in Ireland – so we’ve put together this guide for navigating each city’s celebrations. There’s also an official St Patrick’s Festival App with the 2012 festival event details, interactive map and twitter feed. Don’t forget our listings page has every parade, party, concert and event that’s on around the big day. Can’t say we’re not organised!
St Patrick’s Legacy
Interested to know who St Patrick actually was? We’ve recreated the St Patrick story, Hollywood style. From banishing snakes to his use of a shamrock, St Patrick’s myths and legends are entwined in his legacy, too.
Listen with Live Trad
A party like St Patrick’s Day doesn’t pass without a good music session, and we’re happy to let you listen in. LiveTrad streams traditional music gigs and past sessions for the perfect soundtrack to your party. There’s a funky live comment stream, too, so you can chat and share the craic with people from Ireland and all over the world. If you’re anything like us, you’ll be doing your best Riverdance impressions in your own sitting room.
The Worldwide Party
The celebrations aren’t confined to our island’s lovely shores, as the whole world joins the St Patrick’s Day party. North America’s huge parades are no surprise when you consider it was there that the first St Patrick’s Parade actually took place.
