St. Patrick's Day Parade: The Best Festivals Around Ireland
12th March 2026
Celebrate St Patrick's Day in Ireland, Vagabond-style. Be amazed by these off the beaten track parades in quaint Irish villages.
🗓️ When Is St. Patricks Day Parade?
🎉 Biggest Parade: Dublin
🥱 Earliest Parade: Dingle
☘️ Most Accurate: Slemish
🥾 Most Energetic: Westport
⏲️ Shortest Parade: Dripsey
🏖️ Beach Parade: The Hook
🔊 Noisiest Parade: Achill Island
🏞️ Most Off The Beaten Track Parade: Ardara
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What Would Ireland Be Like Without Saint Patrick?
11th March 2026
St Patrick’s Day is Ireland’s most famous celebration. But who exactly was Saint Patrick, and how did his story turn into the global festival we now know as St Patrick’s Day?
History of Saint Patrick At A Glance
😇 Shock Horror! Saint Patrick Wasn't From Ireland
⛪ Neither Was He The First Person To Evangelise In Ireland
☘️ March 17th Marks His Death (You Can Visit His Grave In Northern Ireland)
🐍 False: Patty Banished Snakes. True: It Was The Ice Age.
🥳 Paddy's Day Became A Global Party Largely Due To Emigration
💚 Green Is Not The Only Colour Associated With Patrick (Or Ireland)
⛰️ There Are Countless Places Named After Patrick (Like This Holy Mountain)
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