St patricks day

Thousands of children from the city's sporting and recreation organisations took part in the event

Around 30,000 people attend Galway parade

An estimated crowd of 30,000 people lined the route of the St Patrick's Day parade in Galway this afternoon.

Regional • 17 Mar 22

In the country's second city, it was a parade marked by plenty of colour, music and pageantry

Thousands line Cork streets for parade

Upwards of 50,000 people lined the streets of Cork City for the welcome return of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Regional • 17 Mar 22

Watch: St Patrick's Day Recital with Gavan Ring & Fiachra Garvey

Music • 17 Mar 22

President Higgins said that a dark shadow was 'cast across our world'

President calls for unity in St Patrick's Day message

President Michael D Higgins has issued a St Patrick's Day message calling for solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

Ireland • 17 Mar 22

People line the new route of the Limerick parade, which was was altered this year

Limerick, Ennis gear up for St Patrick's Day parades

Limerick's All-Ireland winning hurling team - winners of the Liam MacCarthy cup in 2018, 2020 and 2021 are Grand Marshals of this year's Limerick city St Patrick's Day parade.

Munster • 17 Mar 22

St Patrick's Day In Dublin

An estimated quarter of a million people turn out to see the St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin.

st patricks day • 17 Mar 22

As it happened: St Patrick's Day celebrations

Follow our live blog as St Patrick's Day celebrations take place at home and abroad.

Ireland • 17 Mar 22

Tour Ireland's ancient past this St Patrick's Day

4 places to honour St Patrick in Ireland's Ancient East

Visit these historic sites in Boyne Valley on St Patrick's Day.

Travel • 05 Feb 22

Taoiseach Micheál Martin tested positive for Covid-19 while already in the US

Biden lauds Irish Ukraine response as he meets Martin

US President Joe Biden has said that Ireland has "taken a hit" for stepping up to help those who are in need as a result of the war in Ukraine.

Ireland • 17 Mar 22

Royal Kahala clears the final flight ahead of Home By The Lee in the Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran Park

Cheltenham Festival: Stayers' Hurdle preview

Wednesday's deluge means that the Stayers' Hurdle on the penultimate afternoon of the Cheltenham Festival could be quite the slog. There's an unexposed runner in the field selected to thrive on the testing ground.

Racing • 18 Mar 22

SPF TV: Five great shows to watch this week!

SPF TV • 17 Mar 22

St Patrick's Day on RTÉ

st patricks day • 16 Mar 22

Host Ryan Tubridy "very excited" for the Late Late Show's St Patrick's Day special

Late Late Show brings the craic this St Patrick's Day

To celebrate St Patrick's Day, The Late Late Show will air live on Thursday night this week instead of its usual Friday night slot, with an evening dedicated to showcasing the very best Irish music, comedy and sport.

Television • 16 Mar 22

In Washington, the main emphasis will be on business and economic links between the two countries (file pic)

Taoiseach and ministers promoting links with US

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and other political leaders are continuing their visits to the United States for St Patrick's week.

US • 16 Mar 22

5 things about Ireland you may have never heard before

Some lessons from ancient folklore and mythology that may have escaped your attention before now

st patricks day • 16 Mar 22

St Patrick's Day: It's time to hit the streets!!

St Patrick's Day Parade • 17 Mar 22

The cast of Patrick. Photo: RTÉ Stills Library

The 1965 opera with St Patrick as a labourer on a building site

The ambitious TV opera Patrick portrayed the saint as an Irish navvy in contemporary 1960s England rather than a bearded man in robes

st patricks day • 15 Mar 22

Hogai Wardak arrived in Ireland in September 2021 under a resettlement programme

Afghan refugee 'excited' for first St Patrick's Day

An Afghan refugee who escaped the Taliban takeover last August is looking forward to celebrating her first St Patrick's Day in Ireland.

Ireland • 15 Mar 22

'Both overseas and domestic visitors to our cities and towns will stay in hotels and B&Bs, eat in restaurants, drink in bars, avail of transport and spend in shops.'

How important is St Patrick's Day to Irish tourism?

St Patrick's Day is a key opportunity to promote Irish tourism, trade and investment interests overseas

Tourism • 15 Mar 23

Arzu Gorbil has been handcrafting crochet dolls, including a new range for St Patrick's Day

St Patrick's Day dolls come with a Turkish twist

A Turkish woman living in Dublin has left her pre-pandemic life behind to pursue her passion and start a new business - handcrafting crochet dolls, including a new range for St Patrick's Day.

Ireland • 14 Mar 22

Celebrate St. Patrick's Weekend with RTÉ

st patricks day • 15 Mar 22

The St Patrick's Festival is back after two years

Celebrate the return of St. Patrick's Festival with RTÉ

Following two years of virtual celebrations, RTÉ will mark the return of St. Patrick's Festival with a variety of special programmes and themed content across television, radio and online.

Television • 11 Mar 22

Soule is one of the artists performing at this year's St. Patrick's Festival

The St. Patrick's Festival returns with a bang

Festivals • 09 Mar 22

Currently Irish companies employ almost 1.2 million people internationally

Enterprise Ireland to host events for St Patrick's Day

Enterprise Ireland is set to host 60 trade events across the world to mark St Patrick's Day - and to boost business collaboration with international partners.

Business • 10 Mar 22

John C. Reilly to guest at St Patrick's Day parade

Irish American actor, musician, producer and confirmed Hibernophile John C. Reilly will be the International Guest of Honour at this year's national St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Movies • 09 Mar 22