Dublin Festival Runs from the 15th - 19th March 2018.
Please see the following for more details http://www.stpatricksfestival.ie/info
Route for Dublin Parade:
The route for the Dublin St. Patrick's Day Parade is 2.5 kilometres long and leads from Parnell Square down O'Connell Street, over the River Liffey via O'Connell Bridge into Westmoreland Street, past Trinity College at College Green and on to Dame Street. It then turns left at Christchurch Cathedral into Lord Edward Street, Nicholas Street and Patrick Street before finally finishing at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Personal Safety to all attending the Dublin Parade:
1. Gardaí are encouraging everybody who wishes to attend the St Patrick’s Day Parade on Thursday 17th
March to please use PUBLIC TRANSPORT.
• The NTA in association with all Public Transport Providers have developed a significant Public Transport network for the day. http://www.transportforireland.ie/
• Consequently if you live outside the M50 try to leave your car outside the M50. If you live inside the M50 try to leave your car outside the Grand Canal on the Southside or outside the North Circular Road on the Northside.
2. Select the area that you want to view the parade in advance of travelling.
• Come Early. Get into position and know your route to public transport.
• Keep children under close supervision. Collect free child safety wristbands at Store Street Garda
Station ahead of St Patricks Day. Children should have phone numbers for their guardians in the event
of accidental separation.
• Mind your belongings.
• Remember it is illegal to drink alcohol in a public place in Dublin City.
• Please follow signage
