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    St Patrick’s Day

    Join us in Ireland to enjoy the energy and excitement of St Patrick’s Day. Let’s turn the world green for a day!

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    Every St Patrick’s Day, communities from Belfast to Cork on this national holiday showcase their Irish pride and celebrate the patron saint of Ireland through a range of events, bringing the world together to experience that famous Irish spirit.

    St Patrick’s Festival returns to the streets of Dublin in spectacular fashion, with its biggest parade ever, as well as across the city from the 15th – 18th March.

    Meanwhile in Armagh, the Home of St Patrick’s Festival celebrates the saint’s roots in Northern Ireland with a lively online programme of culture, comedy, music and dance.

    No matter where you are, St Patrick’s Day is a time to don some green clothing, dust off your festive spirit and prepare to fill your heart with Ireland!

    Armagh city

    Following in St Patrick’s footsteps

    Here’s where you can see Patrick’s legacy around the island of Ireland.

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    Do it your way

    From putting on your own traditional music show to trying your hand at some classic Irish recipes – here’s how you can experience Irish culture and heritage on St Patrick’s Day like a local.

    St Patrick’s Day in Ireland

    Want to see how we celebrate St Patrick’s Day on the island of Ireland? Check out these fabulous festivals!

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    Behind the myth

    The story of St Patrick has captivated the world. As a boy, he was captured from either Wales or Scotland and sent to Slemish Mountain in County Antrim as a slave. He tended sheep on this quiet mountainside before escaping home, where he had a vision telling him to return to Ireland and spread the message of Christianity.

    Saul Church, Downpatrick, County Down

    Patrick left his mark on the island of Ireland, from the iconic Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary to the breathtaking peak of County Mayo’s Croagh Patrick, a site of pilgrimage for many. But it’s in the counties of Armagh and Down in Northern Ireland where his legacy is strongest: at tiny Saul Church, built on the site of Patrick’s first church in Ireland, in the city of Armagh where two cathedrals are dedicated to him, and in Down Cathedral, where he was finally laid to rest.

    Did you know: 5 St Patrick facts

    1
    Why 17 March?
    The date marks the saint’s death. Patrick died in 461 in Saul, County Down. He is buried in the grounds of Down Cathedral in Downpatrick, County Down.
    2
    When was the first parade?
    The first St Patrick’s Day parade actually took place in Boston in the United States in 1737. Ireland’s first parade was held in Waterford in 1903.
    3
    Was St Patrick Irish?
    No, he wasn’t born here. St Patrick was thought to have originally come from either Wales or Scotland.
    4
    Why do people wear green?
    The colour green is now synonymous with St Patrick’s Day and Irish pride but until the 19th century, the colour associated with St Patrick was actually blue.
    5
    Why is St Patrick associated with shamrocks?
    According to legend, St Patrick used the shamrock as a metaphor for the Holy Trinity when he first introduced Christianity to Ireland.

    Follow St Patrick's footsteps across Ireland

    Saul Church

    Two miles outside Downpatrick is the replica of St Patrick's first church in Ireland. Close by, on the crest of Slieve Patrick is a massive statue of St Patrick. Bronze panels illustrate scenes from the life of Ireland's Patron Saint.

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    Slemish Mountain

    Slemish Mountain is about 1,500 feet above sea level and is located close to Broughshane in County Antrim. It is the legendary home of Saint Patrick and is actually the central core of an extinct volcano. Hike to the top and enjoy fantastic views!

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    The Saint Patrick Centre

    The Saint Patrick Centre is the only permanent exhibition in the World about Ireland’s Patron Saint. The History of Ireland starts here in Patrick’s words, which guide you through our amazing multimedia exhibition. Located 2 Hours north of Dublin and 35 minutes south of Belfast beside Saint Patrick’s Grave with a fantastic Craft Store and incredible Garden Cafe. This needs to be your first stop in Ireland.

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    Downpatrick

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    Hill of Tara

    The Hill of Tara is an archaeological site situated between Navan and Dunshaughlin in County Meath. Containing a number of ancient monuments, it was the seat of the High King of Ireland and the most important centre of political and religious power.

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    Downpatrick Head

    Visit the magnificent heritage site of Downpatrick Head, 5km north of picturesque Ballycastle village in Mayo. Experience unrivalled views of the Staggs of Broadhaven islands and the Dún Briste sea stack.

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    Croagh Patrick

    Found in County Mayo, Croagh Patrick is an important site of pilgrimage where St Patrick is believed to have fasted for 40 days in 441. The 765m-high mountain is just 8km from Westport and affords stunning views of Clew Bay.

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    Lough Derg Place of Pilgrimage

    Lough Derg, or St Patrick's Purgatory as it is traditionally known as, is Ireland's most ancient place of pilgrimage and is situated on Station Island, near the small village of Pettigo, County Donegal.

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    Down Cathedral and Saint Patrick's Grave

    Down Cathedral, a Cathedral of the Church of Ireland with magnificent stain glass windows, box pews and beautiful organ case was built in 1183 as a Benedictine Monastry. The patron saint, Patrick is believed to be buried in the nearby graveyard.

    Downpatrick

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