St Patrick's Festival

There's nowhere in the world quite like Dublin on St Patrick's Day, Irish Ferries are delighted to once again sponsor this years St.Partick's Festival Parade on March 17th. This years parade will be starting at 12:01pm on Thursday 17th March.

Take in the magical spectacle from a number of view points throughout the city and don’t forget to wear something green! There are celebrations right across the weekend. After the sun goes down, take a stroll through the city and see some of Dublin City’s main monuments illuminated green, Some venues of note are Trinity College, Christchurch Cathedral, The mansion house and many more.

Why not come along and join in the fun!

Parade Route Map (pdf)

Tourism Ireland - St Patrick's Day

Almost 1600 years ago St Patrick came to Ireland

We've been celebrating his legacy ever since.

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St. Patrick's Festival Parade

Thursday 17th March

This years theme, Connections/Naisc will see flamboyant performances inspired by Ireland’s contemporary and traditional Irish arts, culture and heritage, Bands from far and wide will deliver rhythms and uplifting music.

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Top attractions

The must see attractions for your visit to Dublin, including getting out and about in the great outdoors and having a pint of the black stuff! 

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Food and Drink

Sample the range of diverse food options to suit all pockets as you explore the tastes of the city 

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Coastal Towns

Visit the pretty coastal towns of Malahide, Howth or Dun Laoghaire for a stroll and maybe even a bag of chips! 

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Hotels in Dublin

  • Brooks Hotel
  • Bonnington Dublin Hotel
  • Buswells Hotel
  • Fitzpatrick's Castle Hotel

A unique 4-star boutique hotel located in the centre of Dublin, just two minutes’ walk from its beating heart in Grafton Street and St Stephen’s Green

Call us on 03717 300 400
Mon to Fri: 8am – 6pm; Sat 8am – 4pm.


The Bonnington Dublin Hotel & Leisure Centre is a four star hotel located 3km north of Dublin City Centre.

Call us on 03717 300 400
Mon to Fri: 8am – 6pm; Sat 8am – 4pm.


Buswells, nestled in the peaceful heart of Georgian Dublin, is one of the oldest hotels in Ireland's capital city. Located on a quiet street just a short stroll to the best Dublin has to offer, from picturesque Stephen's Green, to Trinity College, and the National Museum.

Call us on 03717 300 400
Mon to Fri: 8am – 6pm; Sat 8am – 4pm.


Location; Killiney, Co Dublin. A fantasy castle hotel with an 18th century heart. This family-run hotel is understandably popular. Choose casual or formal dining, relax in the leisure centre, walk through Killiney Hill Park to the beach or spend a day in Dublin’s city centre (14kms), travel to the city via ‘the Dart’ local train service to Dublin.

Call us on 03717 300 400
Mon to Fri: 8am – 6pm; Sat 8am – 4pm.


Ships on the Irish Sea

  • Ulysses
  • Epsilon
  • Blue Star 1

L’Ulysses est le plus grand car-ferry de la mer d'Irlande et peut transporter 1,342 voitures et 2,000 passagers. Il y a tant à faire à bord avec un large choix de restauration, deux salon-bars, deux cinémas, des jeux arcades, un aire de jeux pour enfants, un magasin et notre salon ‘Club Class’.

À bord

  • Vues panoramiques
  • Réception
  • Club Class
  • Magasin
  • WiFi Gratuit
  • Boylans Brasserie
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Le Epsilon, offre un service en Classe Économie aussi bien sur la route Holyhead-Dublin que Cherbourg-Dublin.  À son bord vous y trouverez le WiFi gratuit, un bar/lounge, un restaurant et de confortables cabines de 2 et 4 lits toutes avec TV

À bord

  • Vues panoramiques
  • Réception
  • Choix de cabines
  • WiFi Gratuit
  • Boylans Brasserie
  • Café Lafayette
  • Magasin
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Introduction du Blue Star 1

Nous sommes heureux d'annoncer l'ajout du ferry 'Blue Star 1' sur notre route Rosslare-Pembroke. Le Blue Star 1 a la capacité de transporter jusqu'à 1 500 passagers, 100 véhicules de fret et jusqu'à 700 voitures.

À bord

  • Restaurant self-service  
  • Réception
  • Club Class
  • Shopping
  • Café/bar
  • Ponts extérieurs spacieux
  • Un choix de cabines
  • Aire de jeu pour les enfants
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Irish Sea Routes

Our Routes

  • Holyhead - Dublin.
  • Pembroke - Rosslare.
  • Dublin - Holyhead.
  • Rosslare - Pembroke.