St Patrick's Festival 2014

Let's paint the town GREEN!!!!!

The party celebrations for St Patrick's Day kick off on Friday 14th March and last until Monday 17th March. A four day party offering an exciting program of free entertainment, highlighting some of the best artistry and flair Ireland has to offer.

Audiences can look forward to music, fireworks, street theatre and dance. There's also a treasure hunt, visual art exhibitions, family fun and of course the best and most eagerly anticipated St. Patrick's Day Parade in the world. 'Let's make history' is the theme of this years Parade, with artists and exhibitors exploring thehistory and heritahe of Ireland. PArades about the PResent and the Future will follow in the next 2 years. Prepare yourself for a carnival atmosphere with a cheeky twist and the most mischievous characters ever.

Take the opportunity to stay in Dublin!

The capital city of the Republic of Ireland is marvellously positioned on the eastern coast of the island. The city lies at the mouth of the river Liffey, at the inner-most part of Dublin Bay, situated between the Howth and Dalkey Peninsulas. Dublin, founded around a 12th century Anglo-Norman castle, spreads out in a semi-circular pattern from both banks of the river Liffey. The urban area of the city, with its elegant houses, is centred around the historic centre of Dublin, south of the river, while the industrialised part of Dublin is to be found to the north of the river, with the city port and docks situated to the east.

The structure of the city dates back to the 18th century, a period which has left its mark on Dublin, with such elegant Georgian constructions as: Merrion Square, number 29 Fitzwilliam Street, the Customs House, the street and bridge in O’Connell Street, the Dublin Writer’s Museum, Parnell Square, the Whiskey Museum, the Four Courts and the James' Joyce Cultural Centre, located along Dame Street.

The three main churches are Christ Church, St. Patrick's Cathedral (which houses the tomb of Swift) and St. Audoen’s Church, whose gardens house traces of Dublin's ancient city walls. Temple Bar is the city's liveliest and most artistic zone. It is located between Trinity Church and Christ Church, where craft shops, quality restaurants and cinema libraries stand on the city's old 17th century foundations.

Book your accommodation in Dublin today!

Beer-lovers should visit the Guinness Factory, a brewery founded in 1759 by Arthur Guinness.

Dublin is home to the largest city park in Europe; the Phoenix Park is home to a zoo and hippodrome and offers the visitor numerous possibilities to stroll around the park grounds. Dublin can be easily and comfortably visited on foot, with tours taking in historical, literary and musical points of interest, not to mention numerous lively pubs. The Tourist Office in Suffolk Street provides leaflets on the Dublin Tourist Trail, which details the main sights to see.

The traffic in Dublin is always very heavy and finding a parking space is a real task. Unless long and intensive travel is programmed, visitors are recommended to travel around the city by bicycle or on foot. The city’s metropolitan system, the DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transport) operates a efficient and regular service from 6:30am to 12:00pm Monday to Saturday and 9:30 am to 11:00pm on Sundays. The fare varies depending on the route. The bus service, operated by Atha Cliath (Dublin Bus) runs from 6:00am to 11:30pm. In addition to this service there is also a late night bus (Nitelinks). The bus fare depends on the number of stops. Dublin’s taxis are comfortable and can be either hailed in the street or booked by telephone. However taxis are expensive and during rush hour it is often necessary to wait.