St Patrick's Day in County Sligo

St Patrick's Day is celebrated all around Ireland, but also around the world.
Many parades are held around Ireland and it is customary to wear Shamrocks, green clothing or green accessories.

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St Patrick's Day parades

Sligo St Patrick's Day Parade

The theme for this years Sligo St Patricks Day Parade will be “Ceol agus Craic”! The idea is to both celebrate Sligo's rich musical scene as well as encourage parade entrants to add some ‘Craic’ to their float designs!
After last years hugely successful three day event which included a new parade route, livegigs in Stephen St Plaza, live parade stream as well as a family fun day, this years eventpromises lots of fun for all the family.
The parade route will be the same as last year with some extra entertainment added along the route (watch this space) as well as a Trad Trail around the town on the evening before and after the parade itself.

As always, there will be prizes for best entries as well as best dressed person in the
crowd and local businesses have the chance to win a prize for the ‘Best Dressed
Window’.
The parade will take place at midday on March 17th, 2023 and will feature a variety
of musical performances, dance groups, and community organizations. Participants
are encouraged to get creative with their costumes and floats, incorporating
elements of music and fun into their designs.

What's happening over the weekend?

Thursday March 16th (6pm - 9pm) - Traditional trail begins around Sligo town
Friday March 17th (11am) - O'Connell Street, Sligo Concert Band
Friday March 17th (11am) - Sligo Court House , Sligo academy of music performance
Friday March 17th (11:30am) - Traditional hubs at Wine street andd Market Cross before parade
Friday March 17th (12pm) - Parade starts at Mail Coach Road through town and finishes at Pearse Road
Friday March 17th (12pm) Ocean FM live boradcast on O'Connell Street
Friday March 17th ( 2pm - 4pm) - O'Connell Street - Kids Disco & live music
Friday March 17th ( 2pm - 3pm) - Traditional hubs at Wine Street and Market Cross after parade
Friday March 17th (3pm - 9pm) - Traditional trail continues at venues around town
Saturday March 18th (2pm) - Burlington Teen Tour Band march through town from Pearse Road to City Hall

More info: Home - Sligo St Patricks Day Festival

Tubbercurry St Patrick's Day Parade

Every year on St Patrick's Day, Tubbercurry hosts the "Tubbercurry St Patrick's Day road race". With 5 and 10km distances to choose from, get competitive on the day. This year, it is the 50th edition of one of the longest 10km races in the country.

Start time: 5km at 12 noon, 10km at 12:15

More Info: coming soon

Enniscrone / Easkey / Dromore West St Patrick's Day parade

Everyone is welcome to take part in the "three Village" St Patrick's Day Parade on Friday 17th Marh. The parade will start at 1pm at the Diamond Coast Hotel in Enniscrone and will move on towards Easkey (3pm) and then finishing in Dromore West at 4pm.

Ballymote St Patrick's Day Parade

The Ballymote St Patrick's Day parade promises to be bigger than ever. Kicking off at 3:30pm, it will be a great day for the family with loads of music and fun.

Grange St Patrick's Day parade

The Grange St Patrick's Day parade starts at 2pm

Aclare St Patrick's Day parade

Aclare is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their St Patrick's day parade. Starting at 4:30pm, grand Marshall is Alfie Deehan (formerly of Aclare, now living in Galway)
Join in the fun .