St Patricks Day in Killarney

Celebrate St Patrick's Day in Killarney, which hosts one of the most colourful St Patrick's Day parades and a fun festival full of street music and dance.

St. Patrick’s Day is Ireland's most celebrated cultural event, with parades, "the wearing of the green" and a joyful party atmosphere lighting up both bustling cities and quaint towns across the country. Among these celebrations, the charming town of Killarney stands out as one of Ireland's favourite destinations and it hosts one of the most vibrant St. Patrick’s Day parades.

The Killarney parade is a lively event filled with colourful floats, traditional Irish music and captivating dance performances that fill the streets with energy. This year Killarney is celebrating the ‘Echoes of Killarney Present’ as it highlights Killarney in the present day. See the town transform into a sea of emerald green, with locals and visitors alike donning their best green attire. In addition to the parade, the Killarney celebration includes spectacular floats, street performances and live music, making it a memorable highlight in the St. Patrick's Day festivities across Ireland.

GLENEAGLE HOTEL

The Gleneagle hotel is one of the largest hotels in Killarney, situated in landscaped gardens overlooking Killarney National Park. All bedrooms are equipped with television, radio, Wi-Fi, telephone, iron / ironing board, hairdryer and tea / coffee making facilities. The hotel also features a choice of restaurants, bar and lounge, entertainment area plus a leisure club with indoor swimming pool. Lift to all floors.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS TRAVEL PACKAGE

Accommodation with dinner & breakfast
Live entertainment each night
Excursions as described in the tour itinerary
Return Irish Sea crossings
Return coach travel from your local pick up point

Day One

We travel to Holyhead for our Irish Sea crossing to Dublin Port, then continue via Portlaoise and Limerick to Killarney where we check in to the Gleneagle Hotel. Upon arrival, you will have some time to settle in before our evening meal, followed by a night of live entertainment.

Day Two

Enjoy a day at leisure to enjoy the Craic and the great atmosphere in the heart of Killarney when the St Patrick's Day Parade commences. The parade will take place on Mission Road and it will wind its way through the streets of Killarney with marching bands, Irish dancing displays, colourful floats, 'Wearing Of The Green' and lots of fun activities! After a day full of celebrations and exploring Killarney, enjoy our evening meal tonight and another night of live entertainment.

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Day Three

Today we discover the spectacular Ring of Kerry, considered one of the finest scenic drives in the world with outstanding views around every turn. We follow the coast road around the Iveragh Peninsula traveling through small villages and pastures green whilst admiring the constantly changing vistas of beautiful seascapes, mountains, beaches and cliffs. Enjoy a full day absorbing the breathtakingly beautiful scenery that makes up this unmissable area of Ireland. Following a day of exploration along the Ring of Kerry, we return to the hotel to indulge in an evening meal, accompanied by additional live entertainment.

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Day Four

We travel back to the Dublin ferry port for our return sailing to Holyhead, then continue on home to North Wales.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Abergele	Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop
Bangor, Beach Rd IRE	Bangor, Nelson Pub Beach Road
Bangor, Deiniol Rd IRE	Bangor, Old Post Office Bus Stop Deiniol Road
Bethel	Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop
Bontnewydd	Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop
Bryngwran	Bryngwran, School Entrance
Caergeiliog	Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub
Caernarfon, Campbell Road	Caernarfon, Bus Stop Bottom of Campbell Road
Caernarfon, Leisure Cent.	Caernarfon, Bus Stop opposite Leisure Centre
Caernarfon, Morrisons	Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Waterloo Port	Caernarfon, Waterloo Port Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Y Glyn	Caernarfon, Y Glyn Bethel Road
Colwyn Bay	Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop
Criccieth, Medical Centre	Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop
Gaerwen IRE	Gaerwen, Bus Stop Opposite Stermat
Gwalchmai	Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock
Holyhead	Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance
Llanberis, Maes Padarn	Llanberis, Bus Stop Opposite Maes Padarn
Llanberis, Spar	Llanberis, Outside Spar Shop
Llandudno	Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway Coach Park Bus Stop
Llandudno Jct. Station	Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop
Llandygai IRE	Llandygai, Bus Stop Opposite Castle Entrance
Llanfairfechan	Llanfairfechan, Castle Bridge Bus Stop
Llanfairpwll	Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park (Parking not permitted at Pringles car park)
Llangefni IRE	Llangefni, Tafarn Y Rhos
Llanrug	Llanrug, Arvonia Garage
Menai Bridge	Menai Bridge, Library Bus Stop
Penrhyn Bay	Penrhyn Bay, Post Office
Penygroes	Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel)
Porthmadog	Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop
Pwllheli	Pwllheli, Bus Station
Rhos on Sea Ire	Rhos on Sea, The Cayley Arms Bus Stop
Rhos on Sea, Hickorys	Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Hickorys Restaurant
St. Asaph	St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station
Valley	Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel
Y Felinheli, St. Marys	Y Felinheli, St Mary's Church Bus Stop
Y Felinheli, Victoria	Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop