There's only two more sleeps to go until St Patrick's Day 2017. To get you excited, we've put together a list of the best events on in Dublin over the long weekend.
Taco Taco's Hip Hop and R'n'B Party - Thursday 16th March
The popular hip hop and R'n'B night is back at Taco Taco tomorrow night.
Expect "everything from Biggie to Rihanna".
The night - which is all about "good tunes and sounds people" - kicks off at 11pm.
You're being advised to get there early.
Check out more information HERE.
Pyg's 8th Birthday - Thursday 16th March
To celebrate Pygmalion's 8th birthday, Derrick May will rock Powerscourt Townhouse Centre alongside House and Techno artist tINI.
Tickets are available at the door from 8pm.
More details HERE.
St Patrick's Festival
This extravaganza takes place across four days and nights in the capital to celebrate Ireland's patron saint.
There'll be lots of culture, music and entertainment.
On Thursday, buildings, venues and spaces across the Dublin will illuminate green for the Festival.
Meanwhile, the St Patrick's Festival Parade takes centre stage in the city on Friday, starting from O'Connell Street.
Check out the full programme HERE.
Dublin Bay Prawn Festival - 17th-19th March
Celebrate Paddy's Day with some delicious prawns!
Howth’s annual Dublin Bay Prawn Festival takes place in the fishing village from Friday 17th March to Sunday 19th March.
The free event sees Howth’s finest restaurants, bars and cafés will host a variety of food experiences.
The foodie experience also offers craft beer and fine wine tastings as well as live cooking demos, live music & entertainment, walks, talks and seaside antics.
More details HERE.
Fingal St Patrick's Day Festival
Fingal is getting ready for a weekend of fun with parades and events taking place across the county.
Pipe bands, dancing, community and sporting groups, an array of colourful floats, carousels, entertainment and street performers will fill the streets in each location.
This year Swords Castle will come alive to the sound of traditional music as it plays host to the Castle Fleadh. There will be plenty of craic agus ceol, bia agus damhsa to enjoy.
If that isn’t enough entertainment for you, or the little ones, there will also be a Funfair on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th March in the Carpark beside Swords Courthouse.
Check out more information HERE.
The Aware Harbour2Harbour Walk - Friday March 17th
The Aware Harbour2Harbour Walk takes place this Friday.
You can walk from Howth to Dun Laoghaire (or vice versa) and help raise funds for Aware – changing lives and saving lives.
Thousands of people are expected to turn out for the annual walk taking place in Dublin for the 12th year.
Register HERE to take part in the walk this Friday.
St Patrick's Day at Dublin Zoo
Dublin Zoo is embracing its Irish pride and hosting a fun-filled family event on Friday between 11am-4pm.
Expect some snakes and ladders, live traditional music, a ceilí on the Great Lawn and face painting.
There will also be some keeper talks throughout the day and visitors will also have the chance to watch their favourite animals enjoy specially made tri-coloured treats!
Read more HERE.
Retro Drive-In Movies
The world's biggest outdoor LED movie screen is returning to Dublin this St Patrick's weekend. Toy Story, Top Gun, Titanic, The Van and more will all be shown at Retro Drive In Movies in Cherrywood Business Park.
Punters can rock up, roll in and watch the classic movies from the comfort of their car. You can even listen to the movie through your car radio.
Check out the full lineup HERE.
Tale Of Us at District 8 - Friday March 17th
District 8 are putting on an 8 hour all day party at District 8 on Paddy's Day featuring Berlin-based duo Tale Of Us.
Gates open at 2pm with a host of music inside and outside!
Check out more information HERE.
Read how you can get around Dublin this St Patrick's Day HERE.
10 Years of Alive [Daft Punk - Paddy's Day Appreciation Party] - Friday 17th March
Daft Punk fans are in for a treat on Friday night. A Daft Punk Appreciation party is taking place in Hanger in Andrew's Lane from 10pm.
Tickets are available HERE.
Have a Paddy's Day!
