St Patrick’s Day

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin welcomes hundreds of thousands of people from around the world to celebrate the saint who apocryphally drove snakes out of Ireland. You’ll find street theatre, a fairground and a music festival, with the famous St Patrick’s Day street parade on March 17. Get up early and hit the streets – when you’re not dancing with leprechauns, find some quality food at the traditional eateries along Temple Bar, or head to Trinity College for some peace and quiet and a fascinating glance at the Book Of Kells. March 16 to 19