Irish Festivals & Traditions

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

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)

With her mouth half-full of mince pie, cranberry sauce expert, Amy, explains the Christmas traditions in Ireland celebrated each December CHRISTMAS IN IRELAND At A Glance 🎅🏻 Christmas In Ireland Is Widely Celebrated 🏊‍♀️ Irish People Do Some Surprising Things On Christmas Day ⛄ It Rarely Snows In Ireland At Christmas 🎄 Spectacular Christmas Markets Around The Country 🦃 Irish People Eat Alot Of Food At Christmas (Not Just Christmas Dinner) 🎶 In A Nutshell, Ireland Is The Best Place To Celebrate Christmas

Dozens of festivals happen around Ireland each summer. Here are some of Danielle's favourites for 2026. Expect folksy culture, weird and wonderful themes in quaint local towns. 👸🏻 Mary From Dungloe 📖 Cape Clear Storytelling Festival 🎪 Féile an Phobail / Festival of the People 🎭 Kilkenny Arts Festival 🐴 Connemara Pony Show ⛵ Galway Hooker Festival / Cruinniú na mBád 💚 Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival 🐐 Puck Fair

Turnip-carving expert Derry has spent years hiding golden rings in cakes. Why? To create this guide to Halloween in Ireland. Irish traditions will surprise you! Halloween In Ireland At A Glance 💀 How Halloween Began In Ireland 🎃 Irish Halloween Traditions, Foods & More Historical Background 👺 The Origins Of Trick Or Treating, Pumpkin-Carving, Bonfires & Fancy Dress

Ireland — where the music is hoppin' and the craic is mighty. It's no wonder we host some of the best festivals in the world!