The National St Patrick's Festival is up and running and it stays going until this Sunday 20 March. With so many great events here are five to look out for thanks to our friends at the festival!
CONNECTIONS/NAISC is the theme of this year’s spectacular global celebration of Irish arts, culture and heritage, as the Festival invites Ireland and the world to reconnect in Dublin after the unparalleled challenges of recent years.
The iconic National St Patrick’s Day Parade returns to the streets of Dublin on 17, March and new for 2022 is Festival Quarter at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks which will be home to a magical day-to-night urban Festival for all, from March 16-20.
Through contemporary and traditional Irish arts, events, culture and heritage, the Festival will connect families, friends and communities across Ireland, after the unparalleled challenges of recent years. Family fun and community spirit are integral to St Patrick’s Festival and this year there’s four days of family friendly adventures to enjoy.
1. Strong Women Science
StrongWomen Science is a circus science show for children and families starring two women scientists turned circus performers. Aoife Raleigh is an engineer, Maria Corcoran an environmental scientist.
In a fun, lively and fast-paced family circus performance, find out how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts as StrongWomen Science doesn't only illustrate scientific facts. It seeks to promote enquiry, inventiveness and accessibility in science, making it open to all, in particular young women and girls.
2. Under the Hawthorn Tree and Other Stories with Marita Conlon-McKenna in conversation with Shane Hegarty.
Marita Conlon-McKenna is one of Ireland’s best loved storytellers. Join her at The Story Yurt, for this very special event where she’ll be talking to Shane Hegarty about her award-winning children’s books. You might even get to hear an exclusive extract from Marita’s new children’s book!
3. Céilí Mór
Céilí Mór, is a free large-scale outdoor, bilingual, participative event which celebrates traditional Irish dance, language and music. Learn the steps, enjoy the live music from the mainstage and soak up the atmosphere.
4. Rathfarnham Ukulele Group
RUGS Performance Group brings you on a musical adventure with our foot stomping tunes from artists across the decades including American Authors, George Ezra, David Bowie, & Queen - sitting still is not an option!
5. Mark The Science Guy
Mark the Science Guy hosts a fun filled, energetic display of his favourite science experiments for the whole family with whizzes, pops, booms and plenty of laughter in this hilarious show.
And you can watch Mark on Let's Find Out on RTÉ Player HERE NOW!!
