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St. Patrick's Day

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Tourists on a windy Irish cliffside showing correct and incorrect clothing choices—one dressed in waterproof layers and hiking gear, the other in shorts and a hoodie looking cold and uncomfortable.

Stop Ruining Your Ireland Trip With These Common Clothing Errors

Wearing white sneakers in Ireland? Orange on St. Patrick’s Day? These clothing mistakes could ruin your trip before it begins.
An artistic, symmetrical view of a bright green river lined with black ornate lamp posts. Each lamp post holds a vibrant green banner featuring a white three-leaf shamrock. Neoclassical buildings with many columns line the water under a soft, hazy sky.

St. Patrick’s Day Parades Happening Worldwide Today, Which City Goes Biggest?

New York’s 1762 parade still reigns supreme—but Holyoke and Pittsburgh are making a serious case for the crown.
A wide evening shot of Dublin Airport Terminal 2 illuminated in vibrant green lights for St. Patrick’s Day. The glass-fronted building glows against a dark purple twilight sky, while an airplane is seen coming in for a landing on the wet tarmac. In the blurry foreground, glowing yellow and green shamrock decorations line a fence.

Nearly 1 Million Travelers Flood Irish Airports for the St Patrick’s Festival Weekend

Nearly 1 million travelers are flooding Irish airports this St. Patrick’s weekend — and a quiet passenger cap could soon change everything.
A young child dressed in a bright green leprechaun costume with an orange beard and green wellies stands on a cobbled sidewalk next to metal parade barriers. The child is pointing excitedly toward a crowd and a distant bus on a sunlit street during the St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Sligo.

St Patrick’s Day in Ireland: Travel Tips to Beat the Crowds

Skip Dublin’s chaos this St Patrick’s Day. Smaller Irish towns offer richer celebrations, fewer crowds, and experiences that actually feel authentic.
A scenic view of the Caribbean island of Montserrat, featuring a dramatic coastline with lush green hills contrasting against the volcanic landscape and the ruins of buildings partially buried in grey ash from the Soufrière Hills volcano.

This Dark Tourism Magnet Is the Only Place Outside Ireland With a St. Patrick’s Day Holiday

St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday for Ireland — except it isn’t. One Caribbean island made it officially their own, and the reason why is fascinating.
A festive, illustrated movie marquee and film strip showcasing posters for ten distinct films set in or about Ireland. The image features a blend of classic, musical, comedic, and dramatic cinematic representations, all framed with green lights, shamrocks, and a cozy pub atmosphere.

10 Irish Movies Americans Love Watching Every St. Patrick’s Day

From The Quiet Man to Banshees of Inisherin, these 10 Irish films will change how Americans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day forever.
unexpected st patrick s spending surge

St. Patrick’s Weekend Spending Surged 17%—Why It Was Unexpected

Despite economic predictions, St. Patrick’s weekend saw a 17% spending surge as revelers ditched home drinking for pub gatherings. Guinness flowed and wallets opened. Three million Irish Revolut users tell the surprising story.