Get that Friday feeling as the Limerick St. Patrick's Festival 2025 is ready to take over the streets of Limerick this Bank Holiday weekend, promising an unforgettable celebration.
- 53rd International Band Championship Hits the Streets this Sunday
- Limerick’s St. Patrick’s Day Parades Bring Fun to City and County
- Host of Events Celebrate Culture, Creativity and Community
From March 15th to March 17th, Limerick will be transformed into a hub of excitement, joy, and celebration. This year's festival theme, 'A More Fun Limerick,' promises to bring an extra dose of cheer and creativity to the festivities.
With events at iconic locations like King John's Castle and The Hunt Museum, this festival promises a celebration of Irish culture, music, and community spirit like never before.
Kick off the festivities tomorrow (Saturday) with captivating performances like "The Most Dangerous Animal in the World" and "A Snail’s Tale," or the vibrant "INIS – The Family Experience."
On Sunday, the streets will come alive with the 53rd International Band Championship. Talented marching bands from Ireland and America will compete for the coveted title of International Band Champions, filling the streets of Limerick city with lively music and exuberant performances culminating with the famous Jamboree at Arthur’s Quay Park. Don't miss the Shamrock Street Shows and the enchanting "Tales of St. Patrick by The Limerick Fireside."
On Monday, early birds can start their day with Breakfast Bangers – Irish Chamber Orchestra’s ICO Youth or catch the lively Céilí Mór at the Limerick Milk Market ahead of the spectacular Limerick St. Patrick’s Day Parade led by Parade Grand Marshal, double Paralympic medallist, Róisín Ní Riain, celebrating the theme 'A More Fun Limerick.' A Post Parade Block Party at Merchant’s Quay promises to keep the celebrations going.
It’s a big weekend across the county with many communities in the final planning stages for parades and events to celebrate Ireland’s patron saint.
Details of parades taking place across the county can be found HERE.
Abbeyfeale’s own St. Patrick’s Festival, Spraoi in the Marquee is getting underway today. Patrickswell is hosting the Antiques Art & Vintage Fair, and there’s a fun run in Croom.
Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, is wishing all of Limerick a Happy St. Patrick’s Day and a happy Limerick St. Patrick’s Festival:
"This year's theme, 'A More Fun Limerick,' is all about celebrating the vibrant and joyful spirit that makes Limerick so special. We're all excited to see the streets of our city and county towns come alive with music, laughter, and the incredible energy of our community. I hope everyone will come along to join in the fun. Let's make this St. Patrick's weekend a memorable one. Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit!"
Príomh Comhairleoir of Limerick City and County Council, Cllr Dan McSweeney, encourages everyone to make the most of the weekend:
"Limerick is brimming with vibrant characters and lively places that truly embrace the spirit of fun. The Limerick St. Patrick’s Festival is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the unique creativity and distinctive charm that Limerick has to offer. Enjoy!”
Plan your weekend and join the celebrations:
Saturday 15th March
- Limerick Milk Market, Wickham Way
- Weekend Art & Craft Popup – Nicholas Street – 10.30am
- St. Patrick’s Weekend at King John’s Castle – 12pm
- The Most Dangerous Animal in the World 1pm and 3pm
- A Snail’s Tale – 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
- INIS – The Family Experience – St. Mary’s Cathedral – 2pm
- Ireland’s Largest Antiques Art & Vintage Fair - Limerick Racecourse – 11am-6pm
Sunday 16th March
- Limerick Milk Market, Wickham Way
- 53rd International Band Championship 12pm
- Live Irish Dancing with Scoil Uí Nualláin – Crescent Shopping Centre – 12pm
- St. Patrick’s Weekend at the Hunt Museum – from 2pm
- Shamrock Street Shows 2pm – 6pm
- County Parades in Kilmallock & NCW
- Tales of St. Patrick by The Limerick Fireside 2pm at The Hunt Museum and 4pm at the People’s Museum of Limerick
Monday 17th March
- Croom Development St. Patrick’s Day 10k and 5k Fun Run – 9am
- Limerick Milk Market or Wickham Way
- Breakfast Bangers – Irish Chamber Orchestra’s ICO Youth – Hunt Museum – 10am
- Céilí Mór at the Limerick Milk Market 11am
- Limerick St. Patrick’s Day Parade – 12pm
- Post Parade Block Party – Merchant’s Quay
- County Limerick Parades – Askeaton, Abbeyfeale, Adare, Bruff, Castleconnell, Hospital, Kilfinane, Mountcollins, Rathkeale, Castlemahon
- Tales of St. Patrick by The Limerick Fireside 2pm at The Hunt Museum and 4pm at The People’s Museum of Limerick
Download the Limerick St. Patrick’s Festival Event Guide or visit Limerick.ie/StPatricksFestival.
Travel
Details of road closures to facilitate Limerick St. Patrick’s Festival 2025 can be found at Limerick.ie.
Bus Éireann advise that on St. Patrick's Day, Monday 17 March 2025, all services will operate to a Sunday schedule.
On March 16th and 17th there will be changes to a number of services in Limerick City (301, 302, 303, 304, 304A, 306) between 07:00 and 16:15.
Services in Adare and Rathkeale will also be affected by parades. Full details on Buseireann.ie.
Universal Access Area at Crescent, O’Connell Street
- Autism Friendly
ASD Ireland, in partnership with Limerick City and County Council, present an autism friendly, relaxed environment to view the Limerick St. Patrick’s Festival parades in Limerick City. The purpose-built, wheelchair accessible and eco-friendly mobile sensory room is the first of its kind. Request access to this viewing point at the Crescent, O’Connell Street by emailing keith@asdireland.ie.
- Wheelchair Accessible
The wheelchair accessible viewing area will be at The Crescent, O’Connell Street for both St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the International Band Championship Parade on Sunday, 16th March. Access will be by wristband only, with limited availability. Request access to this viewing point at the Crescent, O’Connell Street by emailing keith@asdireland.ie.
Blue Badge parking available on Lower Harstonge Street.
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Grooveyard is producing this year’s Limerick St. Patrick’s Festival on behalf of Limerick City and County Council along with partners, Crescent Shopping Centre and Fáilte Ireland.
Media Sponsors are Limerick Leader, Live 95, Limerick Post and Spin South West.
For the most up-to-date details, check out Limerick.ie/StPatricksFestival and Limerick St Patrick’s Festival social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X).
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