It’s time to start dreaming of your next family trip. Here’s some destination inspiration for you. Take a visual journey through these Irish destinations with us.
Head to Kilkenny, a medieval city in southeast Ireland, for a festive St. Patrick’s Day. The city hosts a festival March 15–18 with more than 50 events taking place over the three days. Alongside the festival is Kilkenny Tradfest, where you can enjoy live music. Be sure to pop into a pub like Kytelers Inn, a 13th-century building with good drinks, food and nightly live Irish music. © Littleny | Dreamstime.com
No city in the world does St. Patrick’s Day quite like Dublin. Massive parades take to the streets of the city, passing by notable landmarks like Trinity College, Temple Bar and Christ Church Cathedral. This year will see marching bands, nightlife events and other performances occurring throughout the day. © Aitor Muñoz Muñoz | Dreamstime.com
Head over to the west of Ireland in the picturesque city of Galway this St. Patrick’s Day and enjoy the city’s lively parade and festival. Slated to be the largest St. Patrick’s Day spectacle the city has ever seen, the entire festival lasts three days under the theme of Olympics 2024. Other exciting events this weekend include film screenings and music in Eyre Square. © Rihardzz | Dreamstime.com
Ireland’s most iconic castle goes all out for St. Patrick’s Day. Blarney Castle in Blarney, a short drive north of Cork City, takes on a vibrant green hue come nightfall to honor the saint and special day. © Carrigphotos | Dreamstime.com
Should you find yourself in southwest Ireland near Limerick, allocate time to experience the city’s own St. Patrick’s Day festivities. This year’s event, called Different Kind of Energy, lasts all weekend and includes live music and street shows, a parade, street food vendors and more. © Zbigniew Kortas | Dreamstime.com
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