Plans for Dublin's St Patrick's Day Festival have been revealed.
The theme is 'Connections' and the parade returns to the streets of the capital with a record number of participants and bands.
The Festival Quarter at Collins Barracks will host events from March 16th to 20th featuring performers including Lyra, Damien Dempsey, and Soulé.
Festival Quarter
Connections 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 challenges of recent years.
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 16th to 20th on the grounds of one of Ireland’s most spectacular and historic heritage sites, in the heart of Dublin.
The wellness event Breathe, presented by Happenings and St. Patrick’s Festival, will take place on the grounds of The Law Society in Dublin 7 on March 18th and 19th, while City Funfairs return to Custom House Quay from March 17th to 20th.
The Festival Programme is available now at stpatricksfestival.ie and will continue to be updated as more events are announced.
Céad Míle Fáilte
Anna McGowan, Interim Director, St. Patrick’s Festival says: "We are so thrilled to bring St. Patrick’s Festival back to the streets of Dublin this coming March. The very best of Ireland’s creative community have come together to present a spectacular programme of events, the biggest, most exciting offering we have ever produced."
Catherine Martin T.D, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media commented: "Whether you are a local, a tourist or someone connecting virtually, you can engage with a multi-faceted programme that harnesses Ireland’s heritage, culture and creativity to deliver uplifting experiences and lasting memories. And the high international profile of this celebration of our national day sends the message out loud and clear – Ireland is open again for tourism and we cannot wait to roll out the “green carpet” and welcome visitors from near and far to come and experience, hands-on and in-person, our “Céad Míle Fáilte”."
Lord Mayor of Dublin, Alison Gilliland says: "After an absence of two years, it’s wonderful to see the return of St. Patrick’s Festival with in person events and the parade through our Capital’s streets on March 17th which will include a much missed international flavour. The programme is packed full of so much fantastic Irish talent, with something for all ages and interests. I congratulate the St. Patrick’s Festival Board and team for once again creating such a wonderful celebration of our contemporary culture."
