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 Tuesday 17th March. The theme of this year’s Festival and Parade is ‘Roots’,celebrate the people, places and stories that connect us

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

Photography Credit: St Patrick's Festival

St. Patrick's Festival Parade

Tuesday 17th March

The theme of this year’s Festival and Parade is ‘Roots’, You are invited o celebrate the living roots of Ireland — the people, places and stories that connect us.

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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

  • Maldron Parnell Square
  • Bonnington Dublin Hotel
  • Buswells Hotel
  • The Croke Park Hotel

Ideally located in the heart of Dublin city centre and just a 3-minute walk from O’Connell Street.

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.


Croke Park Hotel located opposite the famous Croke Park stadium on Jones's Road, has fast become one of Dublin’s most popular hotels.

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


Ships on the Irish Sea

  • Ulysses
  • James Joyce
  • Isle of Innisfree

Ulysses ist die gößte Autofähre der Welt und kann 1342 Autos und 2000 Passagiere transportieren. Sie ist sehr gut ausgestattet und an Bord erwarten Sie unzählige Möglichkeiten, wie Restaurants, Kinos, Fernseh-Lounges, Video- und elektronische Spiele, ein Kinderspielbereich, zwei Lounge-Bars, ein Geschäft und eine Club-Class-Lounge.

Einrichtungen an Bord

  • Panoramaaussichten
  • Rezeption
  • Einkaufen an Bord
  • Kostenloses W-Lan
  • Boylans Brasserie
  • Blooms Bar
Erkunden Sie die Ulysses

Introducing James Joyce

James Joyce is our largest passenger cruise ferry with an impressive capacity of over 2,080 passengers. Onboard you’ll find numerous facilities to keep you occupied including a choice of restaurants, a large shopping area, children’s play area, a Freight Driver’s Club, an exclusive Club Class lounge, cabin accommodation and much more.

What's onboard

  • Restaurant
  • Reception
  • Club Class
  • Duty Free Shopping
  • Café/bar
  • Spacious outdoor decks
  • Choice of cabins
  • Kids Play Area
Erkunden Sie die James Joyce

Willkommen an Bord der Isle of Innisfree 

Nehmen Sie sich Zeit zum Entspannen auf dieser kurzen Reise und genießen Sie eine große Auswahl an frisch zubereiteten Speisen und Snacks.

Einrichtungen an Bord

Erkunden Sie die Isle of Innisfree

Choice of Routes

Our Routes

  • Holyhead - Dublin.
  • Pembroke - Rosslare.
  • Dover - Calais.
  • Cherbourg - Dublin.