Traditions

March 17, 2010;
The annual national day is celebrated in cities and town across Ireland with parades and festivals of various types taking place almost everywhere.

While the biggest event is the St Patrick’s Festival in Dublin, those who can’t make it to the capital will have plenty to entertain them, and there are even some less frenetic events for those who prefer a quieter pace.

Christmas is a major event in Ireland, both as a holiday and as an occasion for frenzied shopping and overindulgence – much as it is everywhere else!

However many old traditions are still observed, and it’s very much a family occasion still.