St Patrick's Day, Ireland

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St Patrick's Day in Cork, Ireland
St Patrick's Day 2023

Our journey to the town of Ballincollig, County Cork for Paddy's Day 2023.

Dragon of Shandon, Cork, Ireland
Halloween Dragon of Shandon

Images of the Dragon of Shandon parade in Cork, held every year to celebrate Halloween.

Storm Ophelia Cork City
Images of Storm Ophelia

Images of the devastation as Ireland is battered by winds speeds in excess of 156 km/h.

Skiing in the Galtee Mountains, Ireland
Skiing the Galtee Mountains

After Storm Emma brought heavy snow to Ireland, we went skiing on Galtymore mountain.

Snow in Cork, Ireland
The Beast from the East

Heavy snow reaches Cork City as the infamous Beast from the East Storm makes landfall.

St Patrick's Day in Cork, Ireland
St Patrick's Day 2018

Cork City and rural Co. Kerry host two very different parades on St Patrick's Day 2018.

O'Neill's bar on the Beara Peninsula
A Weekend on the Beara Peninsula

Escape to the country and get away from it all in this peaceful region of Ireland's South West.

A boat on Kenmare Bay
Spend a Day on Kenmare Bay

Plan your escape to this wonderfully remote area on Ireland's rugged west coast.

Dublin tourist attraction, Guinness Storehouse
How to do Dublin in Just One Day

Get the most out of just 24 hours in Ireland's most visited and vibrant tourist hotspot.

Locals on Inishturk Island
An island with 53 inhabitants

Inishturk Island. The school has just 3 pupils but the locals can still field a GAA team.

The Lake Distinct in England
The English Lake District

Our journey to find the location of a framed landscape photo given to us as a wedding gift.

Ice cream in Bray, Ireland
Ice cream on the beach in Sunny Bray

A day trip destination for anyone looking to escape the bustle of busy Dublin.

Hook Head in County Wexford
Wexford in the Sunny South East

Glorious beaches and quaint villages make Wexford a treat for anyone wanting to unwind.

West Cork Model Railway Village
Clonakilty's Model Railway Village

Young and old will be fascinated by this impressive network of model villages and railways.

Westport, County Mayo
Westport on the Wild Atlantic Way

Welcome to Pirate Country! See the 365 islands of Clew Bay and enjoy unspoiled sandy beaches.

Franciscan Well Brewery, Cork City
Franciscan Well: A Modern Irish Brewery

Take a tour and sample the goods on a visit to Cork's own Franciscan Well Brewery.

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19 Images that capture why we love St Patrick's Day

1. Try dressing like this guy any other day of the year

St Patrick's Day, Albany, New York
Albany, New York

2. It's always sunny... sometimes

Chicago man in St Patrick's Day Parade
Cork, Ireland

3. The fact that this St Paddy's parade needs YOU!

Chicago man in St Patrick's Day Parade
Chicago, Illinois

4. The fact that playing fiddle instantly makes you cool

Fiddle Player, St Patrick's Day, Dublin, Ireland
Worcester County, Massachusetts

5. The fact that facepaints are obligatory

Irish Facepaint, Singapore
Singapore

6. ... even if you're hairy ...

Man at St Patrick's Day Parade, San Fransisco, California
San Fransisco, California

7. ... and even if you're a dog.

They don't call this breed the Irish Wolf Hound for nothing.

Dog at St Patrick's Day Parade, Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois

8. This sneaky kiss between a fireman and a Paddy's Day reveller

fireman and a Paddy's Day reveller, San Diego, California
San Diego, California

9. The look of sheer pride on this little guy's face

Representing Co. Clare at the New York City Parade
Representing Co. Clare at the New York City Parade

10. These traditional dancers showing how this national holiday has become a truly international event

Traditional dancers, Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin

11. Outfits that include just about everything you can think of

Crazy St. Patrick's outfit, Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky

12. The fact that leprechauns really do exist

Leprechauns, Vancouver, Canada
Toronto, Canada

13. Arriving on a skateboard - how else?

Skateboarding St. Patrick, San Diego, California
San Diego, California

14. St Paddy's in Texas - green Stetson is optional

St Paddy's in Texas
Humble, Texas

15. A straight-faced Munich parade shows the serious side of St Patrick's Day

St. Paddy's Day, Munich, Germany
Munich, Germany

16. Go big or go home

St Patrick's Day, Washington DC
Washington DC

17. Stormtroopers marking St Patrick's

Stormtroopers marking St Patrick's
A galaxy far, far away

18. Failte Japan

St. Patrick's Day Parade Motomachi, Yokohama, Japan
St. Patrick's Day Parade Motomachi, Yokohama, Japan

19. This trad session in Moscow ... Stetson is still optional

St. Patrick's Day, Moscow, Russia
Moscow, Russia