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FESTIVAL PARADE
THURS 17TH MARCH
IRELAND 2016
FESTIVAL GUIDE
www.stpatricksfestival.ie
In what is an important year for Ireland, the
principles of the proclamation and the significance
of this period of history to shaping the future of
Ireland and her people have inspired a number
events on the 2016 Festival programme.
St. Patrick’s Festival is proud to be official
programme partner of Ireland 2016.
Tuesday March 15, 2016 is Proclamation Day.
This is the day when every school in the country
is invited to share the results of their Proclamation
for a New Generation.
Ireland 2016 is an ambitious and wide-ranging
national commemorative initiative embracing
seven distinct programme strands each with
an extensive programme of events.
See www.ireland.ie for details.
FREE EVENT
WHERE: STARTING AT PARNELL SQUARE, DUBLIN 1
TIME: 12PM
‘Imagine If...’ the theme for the Festival Parade,
is inspired by the imagination of the youth of Ireland
as they look to the future... the next 100 years.
A series of workshops took place with young
people around Ireland to discuss their views on
future Ireland. Ireland’s leading pageant companies
have responded artistically and will bring these
thoughts and ideas to life with spectacular pageantry
and performance during the Festival parade.
Amidst the colourful pageantry, bands from Ireland
will be joined by music ensembles from the USA,
UK and Brittany, to deliver uplifting rhythms.
The spectacular parade, bursting with colour
and theatrics, will wind its way through the
heart of Dublin city.
I LOVE MY CITY
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FREE TICKETED & PAID TICKETED EVENTS
GAELSPRAOI
FESTIVAL CÉILÍ
FREE EVENT
FREE EVENT
THURS 17TH – SUN 20TH MARCH
MAOINITHE AG FORAS NA GAEILGE
WHERE: DUBLIN CITY CENTRE LOCATIONS
CLÁR AR FÁIL AG / FULL PROGRAMME AVAILABLE
AT WWW.STPATRICKSFESTIVAL.IE
Bain sult as an fhéile le Gaelspraoi! Cirque du Gael,
ceol na bPogues, siamsaíocht sráide agus scoth
na n’imeachtaí do chách. Maoinithe ag Foras na
Gaeilge. Bígí linn!
Clár iomlán ar www.stpatricksfestival.ie
Gaelspraoi brings you the best of Irish-language
entertainment for all ages, including pop-up
performances, family circus and concerts.
Full programme and booking details on
www.stpatricksfestival.ie
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FRI 18 MARCH
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IN ASSOCIATION WITH FORAS NA GAEILGE & TODAY FM
WHERE: SEE WWW.STPATRICKSFESTIVAL.IE
TIME: 4.30PM – 7.30PM
Get your dancing shoes on and join in the monster
street céilí on festival Friday. Expert callers and
energetic dancers will lead you through dances
such as The Siege of Ennis and Shoe the Donkey.
Join the Matt Cunningham Céilí Band and more of
Ireland’s leading musicians and dancers in getting
the street hopping.
Crochaigí bhur gcosa in áirde in éindí le scoth na
gceoltóirí agus rinceoirí as an cheithre chúige.
Faoi threoir Jerry Reilly and rinceoirí Brooks
Academy, agus le tionlacan ón Matt Cunningham
Band, beimid ag rince go h’oíche!
STREET THEATRE
THURS 17TH – SAT 19TH MARCH
FREE EVENT
WHERE: VARIOUS LOCATIONS
SEE WWW.STPATRICKSFESTIVAL.IE FOR DETAILS
WHERE: VARIOUS LOCATIONS
SEE WWW.STPATRICKSFESTIVAL.IE FOR DETAILS
‘I Love My City’ is a series of engaging, evocative and
intimate cultural events and happenings curated by the
festival and staged in some of Dublin’s most beautiful,
historic and prestigious cultural venues and spaces.
Headline events, featuring established and emerging
artists, from a variety of disciplines including
literature, music, film, spoken word, design, visual art,
gastronomy and more will be presented throughout
the Festival.
Partner events, the Dublin Bay Prawn Festival, in the
beautiful fishing village of Howth and the Irish Craft
Beer & Whiskey Village in the RDS, focus on quality
Irish food and brewing heritage.
In addition, citywide venues and spaces will host
events presented by exciting collectives, artists and
performers, immersing audiences in the vibrant
cultural fabric of the city.
Audiences will be wowed by an array of
performances on the streets of Dublin.
Check out The Dinner Table, a playful show where
all the guests learn a little something, with audience
participation, lots of foody mess and a little dancing
thrown in for fun!
Take your seat at Coláiste Tayto, enjoy picking up
words & phrases at these fun Irish language sessions
where the lively tutors are bound to make you smile.
The Lords of Strut, surreal and silly, all wrapped up in
a parcel of laughter. A circus of acrobatics like you’ve
never seen before!
Don’t miss the Four Handed Guitarist with his
five-minute concerts in this lavish, tiny Victorian
theatre nestled inside a horsebox! Catch the
amazing, side-splitting and incredibly Spanish Bernie
and his magic guitar.
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FESTIVAL TREASURE HUNT
SAT 19TH MARCH
FREE EVENT
IN ASSOCIATION WITH DUBLIN’S Q102
WHERE: CITY HALL, DAME STREET, DUBLIN 2
REGISTRATION: 10AM – 1PM ON THE DAY OR
PRE-REGISTER IN ADVANCE ON
WWW.STPATRICKSFESTIVAL.IE
Unlock the city as you navigate the exciting trail,
visit Dublin’s beautiful, historical locations and solve
clues in this urban, participatory event. Tap into
your adventurous spirit, as you work in teams to
solve a series of questions and discover Dublin city
in this unique way!
Enjoy the atmosphere at HQ in City Hall with
music, theatrics and prizes for best costumes
(the theme is explorers!)
The Hunt takes about 1 hour 40 minutes to complete,
with a special, shorter, mini hunt available for children!
To save time, sign up in advance online.
Max 4 people per team.
FESTIVAL APP
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DONOVAN’S 50 YEARS
OF MUSIC TOUR
SAT 19TH MARCH
WHERE: NATIONAL CONCERT HALL
TICKETS: €20 – €35 AVAILABLE FROM
WWW.NCH.IE OR 01 417 0000
TIME: 8PM
St. Patrick’s Festival are proud to stage Donovan,
60’s legend, icon, poet and one of our most enduring
singer-songwriters, with his ‘50 Years of Music Tour’.
At this celebratory event, Donovan, who has been
hugely influenced by Irish and Scots folk songs
throughout his career, will be performing a history
of all his hits: ‘Sunshine Superman’, ‘Mellow Yellow’,
‘The Hurdy Gurdy Man’, ‘Jennifer Juniper’ to name
a few, along with some of his legendary storytelling
and cult songs, all in the spectacular setting of the
National Concert Hall.
The free St. Patrick’s Festival app provides all the
information you need to enjoy the Festival. Download
the app to see full event listings, an interactive map,
Facebook and Twitter feeds and to watch the parade
live on March 17th!
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION!
Upload your favourite photo of the Festival to the
app and be in with a chance to win top of the range
Fujifilm prizes in the festival photo competition!
FIND US ON:
GET THE FREE
FESTIVAL APP!
www.stpatricksfestival.ie
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Various locations /
see www.stpatricksfestival.ie for details.
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After the sun goes down, take a stroll through
Dublin’s fair city to see buildings, venues and
spaces beautifully lit up in green, in celebration
of the Festival. See the city’s most iconic
buildings as never before. They look even
more impressive with a festive green glow!
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Running for its fifth year – the Irish Craft Beer and
Whiskey Village is a true celebration of beer, cider,
whiskey, artisan food and entertainment! This festival is
indoors so you don’t need to worry about the weather
as you browse the stalls, enjoy a masterclass or two
and soak up the festive atmosphere and live music.
Event produced by Irish Craft Beer and Whiskey Village.
IFI presents a 20th anniversary screening of
Neil Jordan’s historical epic ‘Michael Collins’,
in which Liam Neeson’s intelligently calibrated
performance captures Collins’ seductive charisma
and complexity and Jordan’s direction brings
startling ferocity to the guerrilla warfare. With the
late Alan Rickman (Eamon De Valera), Julia Roberts
(Kitty Kiernan) and Aidan Quinn (Harry Boland).
www.ifi.ie
The hunt for the funniest comedian in Ireland is
back on! Once again The Laughter Lounge brings
together 6 of the greatest high-octane comedians
for this no holds barred contest! If you’re in need of
a dose of laughter, prepare for some side splitting
comedy courtesy of The Laughter Lounge! Their
roster of hilarious and award-winning acts are geared
to ensure a night full of entertainment and fun.
* Doors open 7pm, free cocktail before
7.30pm, show starts at 8.30pm till 11pm.
Late night bar and music thereafter.
www.laughterlounge.com
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TICKETS: €10
WHERE: HALL 1, MAIN HALL, RDS, DUBLIN 4
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SEE WWW.IRISHBEERANDWHISKEYFESTIVAL.COM
FOR DETAILS
PRICE: €25
WHERE: 4 – 8 EDEN QUAY, DUBLIN 1
(JUST OFF O’CONNELL STREET)
TIME: DOORS 7PM*
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TICKETS FROM IFI BOX OFFICE: €7.60 (€5.90 CONC.)
IFI MEMBERS €7 (€5.50 CONC.) BOOKING THROUGH
IFI WWW.IFI.IE 01 679 3477
WHERE: IRISH FILM INSTITUTE, 6 EUSTACE STREET,
DUBLIN 2
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The annual St Patrick’s Walk is back again!
See the places that most visitors to the city and many
Dubliners miss! Discover the fascinating truth behind
the legend of St. Patrick and the Dublin of his time.
The tour finishes with a visit to St Patrick’s Cathedral.
* On 17th March, there is only one tour
at 2.15pm after the parade.
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TICKETS: €14 (€12 SENIOR/STUDENTS)
AVAILABLE FROM WWW.WALKINGTOURS.IE
WHERE: MEET ON CORNER OF SUFFOLK &
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TIME: 11AM* & 2.30PM
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Enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor musical
performances from an eclectic mix of performers
and artists. Lively song, upbeat tones and rhythmic
beats will fill the air and get you in tune with the
Festival celebrations.
Dublin based Bionic Rats, a 6-piece Ska and Reggae
influenced band, will lift your spirits and send out
celebratory vibes with their upbeat sound.
The Mad Hatters’ infectious samba grooves blend
perfectly with their unique carnival colour to light up
the streets of Dublin.
From marching bands and music ensembles to
choirs and samba drums, there is something for
all musical tastes to enjoy.
WED 16TH – SUN 20TH MARCH
FILM – IFI PRESENTS:
MICHAEL COLLINS
This event is produced by Visit Howth
Peninsula and the Fingal Tourism
Development Office FCC.
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WHERE: VARIOUS LOCATIONS
SEE WWW.STPATRICKSFESTIVAL.IE FOR DETAILS
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From carousels to waltzers, family attractions to
ferris wheels, there is something for everyone
at the funfairs. Dare to be suspended upside
down, turned over or whisked through the air.
A firm festival favourite that will light up the city
with colourful carnival fairgrounds. Whether you
are young or young at heart, come along!
* Times & dates subject to change.
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FREE EVENT
The Dublin Bay Prawn Festival takes place in the
beautiful fishing village of Howth, County Dublin
from Friday 18th March to Sunday 20th March.
Celebrating the famous Dublin Bay Prawn Howth’s
finest restaurants, bars and cafés will host a variety of
amazing food experiences at the Festival Food Village
serving the freshest, most delicious seafood including
a selection of special Dublin Bay Prawn dishes. The
Festival is also famous for music and entertainment,
walks, talks and seaside antics. #howthfestival
WHERE: MERRION SQUARE & CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY
SEE WWW.STPATRICKSFESTIVAL.IE FOR DETAILS
PRICE: VARIED
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LOUNGE PRESENTS: BEST
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FRI 18TH & SAT 19TH MARCH
For the more energetic festival goers, take part
in the annual Festival 5K Road Race! The course
takes you through the heart of beautiful Georgian
Dublin and is suitable for families, fun runners
and dedicated athletes. You can be assured of
a lively atmosphere as street performers, face
painters and musicians will be on hand to entertain
as spectators line the route to cheer you on.
For more information and route details visit Metro
St. Brigid’s Athletics Club’s website; www.msbac.ie
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Merrion Square will be transformed into a day-long
street carnival, bursting with energy, colour and
whimsical antics. Be wowed by sensational theatrics,
mind-boggling workshops, fantastical magic shows
and rousing music.
Enjoy planting, digging, hands on workshops and
experience the passion for growing at home in the
Keelings Love to Grow Children’s Garden.
Enter The Book of Learning inside a Georgian House
where UNESCO Dublin City of Literature opens up a
world of magic, craft, writing and pet rats! Just around
the corner, SFI Science Zone gives budding scientists
a chance to experiment with the enchanting world of
science and technology.
Look out for hilarious shows, paper aeroplane obstacle
courses, 4 handed guitarists and pet llamas!
MUSIC IN THE CITY
WHERE: HOWTH VILLAGE, COUNTY DUBLIN
SEE WWW.STPATRICKSFESTIVAL.IE FOR DETAILS
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TIME: 12PM – 6PM
WHERE: STARTING ON ST STEPHEN’S GREEN, DUBLIN 2
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REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.STPATRICKSFESTIVAL.IE
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