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

Cruise in style across the Irish Sea 

Bigger doesn’t always mean better but with the “Ulysses”, it does. With plenty to do onboard, including 2 cinema screens, bars, shops and lots of dining options, you’re sure to have a good trip. See what our Club Class lounge has to offer, where you can relax, dine and enjoy a panoramic sea view, or book a cabin for your trip.

 

 

What's onboard

Explore this ship

James Joyce - reis in stijl en comfort

Indien u met Irish Ferries reist begint uw vakantie reeds an boord. Aan boord van onze James Joyce vindt u tal van faciliteiten om u bezig te houden, waaronder een keuze aan comfortabele salons met panoramisch zicht, restaurants, een groot winkelgebied en speelruimte voor de kinderen.

Relax en geniet vabn extra comfort inonze Club Class Lounge al vanaf €21 per persoon.

Faciliteiten aan boord

  • Receptie
  • Speelzone voor kinderen
  • Club Class lounge 
  • Duty Free Winkelen 
  • Boylans Brasserie
  • Sea Pub
  • Pet Den
  • Cafe Lafayette 
  • Buitendek 
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Welkom aan boord van het Isle of Innisfree 

Indien u met Irish Ferries reist begint uw vakantie reeds an boord. De moderne faciliteiten omvatten comfortabele salons met panoramisch zicht, restaurants, een groot winkelgebied en speelruimte voor de kinderen.

Relax en geniet vabn extra comfort inonze Club Class Lounge al vanaf €21 per persoon.

Faciliteiten aan boord

  • 360 Tour
  • Panoramische uitzichten
  • Receptie
  • Club Class Lounge
  • Speelzone voor kinderen
  • Duty Free Winkelen
  • Freight Driver's Club
  • O'Flaherty's Bar
  • Pet Den 
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Choice of Routes

Our Routes

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