St Patrick's Day Events across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown is gearing up for a day of festivities and celebrations this St. Patrick's Day! Join us as we come together to honour Ireland's national day in style.

The Dún Laoghaire parade will kick off at 11am, promising a spectacular showcase of Irish culture and community spirit. With over 50 groups participating, including Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann, Irish Coast Guard, Ukelele Hooley, Twilight twirlers, RNLI, Dún Laoghaire Tidy Towns, Goat Boat Tours, local sports clubs, dancers, and much more, this parade is not to be missed. The Grand Marshal for the parade will be the All-Ireland Club Senior Football Champions Cuala GAA, and our MC will be the talented broadcaster and writer Maïa Dunphy. This event is supported and funded by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Dún Laoghaire Business Association, and Core Credit Union.

Following the parade, St Patrick will be available for photo opportunities at the Tourist Information Kiosk beside Meadows and Byrne. But the fun doesn't stop there! The LÉ William Butler Yeats will sail into Dún Laoghaire Harbour and open its doors to the public for free tours from 1pm-4pm. The CoCo Markets will also be open, and a virtual experience in the People’s Park will have you hunting for Carlichaun Leprechauns through a fun mobile app.

In Stepaside, the parade will start at 2.30pm with a variety of groups participating, including dancers, musicians, and local sports clubs. Further information can be found here. And for those looking for a bit of mischief, Blackrock Park will host a Leprechaun chase – book your tickets now!

Don't miss out on the countywide St. Patrick's Day celebrations across the County! Join us for fun, flair, and Irish spirit. Follow us on social or on our website dlrcoco.ie for regular updates.