PRESS RELEASES

St Patrick’s Festival is delighted to announce the Dublin Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) as Official Accommodation Partner for the festival.

Slippery Rock University Marching Pride from Pennsylvania, USA have scooped the Best Overall Band Award at the St. Patrick’s Festival Parade, Dublin, Ireland, yesterday Sunday March 17th. The US band were also awarded Best Adult Band for their showing at this year’s Festival Parade.

Street-theatre, pageant companies and marching bands from across Ireland and the world, more than 3,000 people in total, joined together today for the National St. Patrick’s Festival Parade - SCÉALAÍOCHT AGUS SEANCHAÍ – A Celebration of Irish Storytelling. Half a million people lined the Parade route to enjoy the magnificent creations and flamboyant performances, more than 100,000 overseas visitors joining the home crowd to cheer on performers from across the globe . Inspired by the Festival’s storytelling theme, a myriad of performers brought to life the ancient tales and contemporary narratives of Ireland and the Irish. Comedic storytellers Deirdre O’Kane and Jason Byrne had the honour of leading the Parade as Grand Marshals.

Renault Ireland Continues Support of National St. Patrick’s Festival as Official Vehicle Partner with Renault ZOE for 2019

St. Patrick’s Festival 2019! Five Great Days and Nights in Dublin. March 14 – 18, 2019 - St. Patrick’s Festival kicks off this coming Thursday March 14th and runs over five great days and nights in Dublin, celebrating our great Irish heritage of storytelling through a myriad of expressions. The Festival will bring to life ancient tales and contemporary narratives, telling the stories of Ireland and the Irish, past, present and future.