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IRELAND YOU ARE... The theme for St. Patrick’s Festival 2017, Ireland You Are... looks to explore Ireland today and celebrate who we are as a culturally diverse, complex and brave society.
Parade pageant companies from all over Ireland have each responded to the Festival theme and similarly, it weaves through the programme of events as we honour Ireland’s rich heritage while shining a bright green light on the contemporary Irish arts and culture of our generation, both at home and abroad.
There is a strong international element also, with events celebrating Ireland’s friendships and cultural impact throughout the world.
We invite you to embrace your Irishness in this joyful celebration of our nation and we welcome the world to join in.
Fáiltíonn Éire roimh chách chuig ceithre lá mhóra i mBaile Átha Cliath.
proudly supported by
principal funders
My Ireland, Stephen James Smith
The Festival commissioned Irish poet and playwright Stephen James Smith to write a poem, which he entitled My Ireland, in response to this year’s theme. The epic poem is an overarching, edgy, yet celebratory narrative of Ireland and beautifully captures much of what it means to live in Ireland today. The poetic short film: My Ireland, written and narrated by Stephen James Smith, filmed and edited by Myles O’Reilly, with original music produced & recorded by Conor O’Brien (Villagers) and Colm Mac Con Iomaire (The Frames), featuring Loah, Saint Sister, Ye Vagabonds and an original song Guí from Eithne Ní Chatháin (Inni-K) can be seen here bit.ly/myireland
Stephen James Smith will recite ‘My Ireland’ at ‘Young Blood: The Beats and Voices of Our Generation’, at the National Concert Hall, Dublin on March 18th.
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1. Gaelspraoi
2. GPO Witness History
3. In the Footsteps of St. Patrick
4. The Past is the Present
5. Festival Céilí / Céilí na Féile
6. A Page of Madness
7. Leprechauns and Mouros – Irish and Spanish Legends
8. Guinness in the Liberties
9. Open Air Cinema: In America
10. The Art of Sean-Nós Singing
11. Pop Up Gaeltacht
12. The Secret Session
13. St. Patrick’s Festival Parade
14. Dublin Bay Prawn Festival
15. City at Play Funfairs
16. Discovering EPIC and Dublin’s Docklands
17. Storytelling with Brendan Nolan
18. This Ain’t No Disco: Dublin to New York
19. #JJInstarail Goes West – Mystery Tour
20. Festival Treasure Hunt
21. Put yourself in the Portrait Gallery
22. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
23. ‘Spirit of Dublin’ Craft and Food Fair
24. Street Theatre and Music in the Green
25. Dublin: A Year in Words – Poetry and Spoken Word Trail
26. Lorcán Mac Mathúna and Daire Bracken Special Event
27. IFI Irish Film Archive
28. Open Air Cinema: Sing Street
29. Young Blood: The Beats and Voices of our Generation
30. Music for 18 Machines
31. #JJCommunity Instarail Dublin – The Mystery Tour
32. Festival 5k Road Race
33. Festival Big Day Out
34. Bernard Shaw Graff Jam Special
35. St. Patrick’s Cathedral Ciné Concert
36. Usher’s Island
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Family Friendly Events
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H I S TO RY / H E R I TA G E
GPO Witness History Programme16th–19th MarchFree / Paid Ticketed see gpowitnesshistory.ie
GPO Witness History, General Post Office, O’Connell St. Lower, Dublin 1
Various times (see below)
Pay a visit to the GPO Witness History Visitor Centre and take in one of the many other special events taking place there as part of the Festival. (For opening hours and ticket information see gpowitnesshistory.ie)
16th 10am - 12pm / 2pm - 4pm: Meet the Archivist (Free)
17th 2pm-5.30pm: Open St. Patrick’s Day (Paid Ticketed)
19th 10am - 1pm: Object and Artefact Authentication (Free)
2pm - 3.30pm: Sean-Nós Workshop with Eithne Ní Chatháin
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WA L K I N G TO U R
In the Footsteps of St. Patrick16th–19th MarchAdults €15, students and seniors €13 (includes entrance St. Patrick’s Cathedral)
St. Andrew’s Street, Dublin 2 (at Molly Malone statue)
Various times (See stpatricksfestival.ie or walkingtours.ie)
Enjoy very special walks in celebration of Ireland’s patron saint, in the company of professional and enthusiastic guides, led by the renowned Dublin historian and author Pat Liddy. See the places that most tourists and many Dubliners miss!
Discover the fascinating truth behind the legend of St. Patrick and the Dublin of his time.
English and German tours available.
Th. Fr. Sa. Su.
H E R I TA G E TA L KS / M US I C W O R KS H O P
The Past is the Present16th–19th MarchFree Ticketed via stpatricksfestival.ie
The Little Museum of Dublin, 15 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
1pm – 2pm
A series of fascinating lunchtime talks and workshops exploring Irish identity and heritage, featuring some of Ireland’s most accomplished writers, academics and Sean- Nós singers.
16th Our Culture Surrounds Us - Lisa Godson
17th Irishman of the Century - Anne Chambers
18th Sean-Nós Singing Workshop with Eithne Ní Chatháin
19th The Making of Dublin - David Dickson
M US I C / D A N C E
Festival Céilí / Céilí na Féile16th MarchFree Event / Saor in Aisce
Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 / Ardán an Iarla, Baile Átha Cliath 24.30pm - 7.30pm
Join host Dearbhla Lennon, champion dancer, get your dancing shoes on and join the world’s largest outdoor céilí, a celebration of traditional Irish dancing. Learn the steps, enjoy traditional live music and soak up the atmosphere on the streets of Dublin!
Expert caller Jerry O’Reilly will lead you through céilí classics demonstrated by Brooks Academy dancers, with accompaniment from the Matt Cunningham Band. The Devane Family, musicians and sean-nós dancers from Connemara, will also be there to keep you dancing.
Crochaigí bhur gcosa in airde in éindí le scoth na gceoltóirí agus rinceoirí as an cheithre cúige.
Faoi threoir Jerry O’Reilly, rinceoirí Brooks Academy, le tionlacan ón Matt Cunningham Band, beimid ag rince go hoíche! Hup!
I R I S H L A N G UA G E
Gaelspraoi16th–19th March
Saor in aisce / Free EventsAr Fud na Cathrach / City Centre Locations
Clár ar fáil ag stpatricksfestival.ie
Cuireann muid fáilte roimh chách ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar chultúr thraidisiúnta agus comhaimseartha na Gaeilge le Féile Naomh Pádraig. Buailigí isteach chuig Cirque du Gael, sorcas as Gaeilge, ag Lá Mór na Féile nó bígí ag rince go hoíche ag Céilí na Féile! Trí scoth na siamsaíochta Gaeilge a chur ar fáil, tá imeachtaí ar siúl do ghach aois ghrúpa agus cumas teanga.
Gaelspraoi is the Festival’s Irish language programme with a series of engaging events for all ages to enjoy. Show off your aon dó trí’s at the world’s largest outdoor céilí and marvel at the extraordinary feats in the Cirque de Gael, the Irish-language circus tent at Big Day Out.
Whether you have cúpla focal, or no focal at all, come and celebrate the Irish language with us!
Bígí linn!
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C I N E M A / L I V E M US I C ( C I N É - C O N C E RT )
A Page of Madness directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa
16th March€10 / €14. Ticketed via stpatricksfestival.ie
College Chapel on Front Square, Trinity College Dublin
Doors 6pm / Start 6.15pm
As part of a series of events exploring Irish international cultural exchange, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Japan with a rare opportunity to see the most important Asian film from the silent era.
Featuring a new score by Irish musicians Matthew Nolan, Seán Mac Erlaine and London based shakuhachi master, Clive Bell.
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S TO RY T E L L I N G
Leprechauns and Mouros Irish and Spanish Legends
16th MarchFree Event. Ticketed via [email protected]
Instituto Cervantes Café, Lincoln House, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2
Doors 6pm / Start 6.30pm
As part of a fascinating series of Irish-International events, this storytelling session with Richard Marsh, will reveal a universe of gods, spirits and fantastic creatures that inhabit Ireland and Spain. Discover Ireland through the eyes of Basque ship Captain Bartolomeo, the arrival of Celtic people from the Iberian Peninsula and other charming stories connecting Spanish and Irish folklore.
Ages 6+.
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TO U R S / P ROJ E C T I O N T R A I L
‘Guinness in the Liberties’ Exclusive Guided Tour and Projections Trail16th March€5. Ticketed via stpatricksfestival.ie
Starting point St. Patrick’s Cathedral
From 6.30pm tours leave every 15 mins until 7.15pm
Guinness has been a defining influence in Dublin’s Liberties’ Quarter since Arthur Guinness famously signed the lease on the St. James’s Gate site in 1759.
Weave through these historic streets on a guided tour as projected images from the Guinness Archive tell tales of local heritage, industry and ways of life.
Finish up with an exclusive tasting experience at the Guinness Storehouse.
O P E N A I R C I N E M A
Open Air Cinema: In America Directed by Jim Sheridan
16th MarchFree Event Ticketed via stpatricksfestival.ie
Swords Castle, Bridge St, Townparks, Swords, Co. Dublin
Doors 7pm / Start 7.30pm
A special open-air cinema screening of In America, the semi-autobiographical drama, that depicts an immigrant Irish family’s struggle to start a new life in New York City. But it is remarkably hard to do, as Irish immigrants Johnny and Sarah discover when they hit New York City, with their two young daughters, in the mid-1980s. In pursuit of a dream, the family uses ingenuity and sheer strength of will to make the most of their new life. This is sure to be a memorable evening under the stars in the beautiful surroundings of the newly renovated medieval Swords Castle.
Wear warm, weatherproof clothing. Some seating provided but advisable to bring your own seating.
M US I C / V I S UA L A RT
The Art of Sean-Nós Singing 16th March€10. Ticketed via stpatricksfestival.ie
The Little Museum, 15 St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2.
Doors 8.00pm / Start 8.30pm
Ireland’s ancient Sean-Nós singing tradition presented in a way never quite experienced before, in an intimate performance which will be accompanied by live visual art and contemporary music.
The evening will feature Eithne Ní Chatháin performing a variety of songs she has collected over the years from different parts of Ireland, while accomplished Irish musician Seán McErlaine on wind instruments and electronics, and renowned Irish broadcaster Donal Dineen with visuals, will respond live to Eithne’s mesmerising flowing singing style.
This is set to be a true feast for the senses, in the snug setting of The Little Museum of Dublin.
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I R I S H L A N G UA G E
Pop Up Gaeltacht16ú Márta /16th MarchSaor in Aisce / Free Event
Pubanna i gCeantar an Dáma (idir Cúirt an Dáma agus Lána an Dáma) Baile Átha Cliath 2 / Pubs in Dame District (between Dame Lane and Court), Dublin 2
8pm
Roghnaítear teach tabhairne uair sa mhí agus bailíonn Gaeil ann. Don chraic.
Chun ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar Fhéile Phádraig, beidh Pop Up Gaeltacht na Márta i dtithe tabhairne i gCeantar an Dáma (Dame District) ar Déardaoin 16ú. Bígí linn!
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M US I C / V I S UA L A RT
The Secret Session16th–18th March€10 - €20. Register at secretsession.ie
RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
16th March, 5pm to 11.30pm 17th and 18th March, 12pm to 11.30pm
The Secret Session is a true celebration of everything Irish – craft beer, whiskey, artisan food and entertainment.
No need to worry about the weather while browsing the stalls as this festival is completely indoors. Enjoy a master-class or two, learn to dance an Irish jig, watch the rugby and soak up the festive atmosphere and live music.
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C I T Y A N I M AT I O N
Greening the City16th–19th MarchFree Event
Various locations (see below)
In celebration of Ireland’s national holiday, see buildings, venues and spaces across the city illuminate green for the Festival. After the sun goes down, take a stroll through Dublin’s fair city to check out these iconic buildings - they look even more impressive in green!• GPO• Trinity College• St. Patrick’s Cathedral• Christchurch Cathedral• The Mansion House• The Convention Centre• Dublin Castle• Government Buildings• Kilmainham Gaol
and many more...
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F O O D
Dublin Bay Prawn Festival 17th–19th MarchFree music & entertainment. Prawn dishes purchased by way of Prawn Punt
€7 each / 3 for €20
Howth, County Dublin
12pm
This is the ultimate foodie experience offering delicious food and craft beer, wine tastings, cooking demos as well as live entertainment. Celebrating the famous Dublin Bay Prawn, Howth’s finest restaurants, bars and cafés will host a variety of amazing food experiences at the Harbour Festival Food Village serving the freshest, most delicious seafood, including a selection of special Dublin Bay Prawn dishes. The festival is also famous for music & entertainment, walks, talks and seaside antics.
So come on! take the 20 minute Dart journey and enjoy a fabulous day out!
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F U N FA I R S
City at Play - Funfairs17th–19th MarchPrices varied
Merrion Square, Dublin 2 & Custom House Quay, Dublin 1*
17th & 18th 11am-9pm, 19th 11am-8pm
From waltzers to family attractions to the carousel, there is something for everyone at the Festival Funfairs. Dare to be suspended upside down, turned over or whisked through the air.
A firm festival favourite, the Funfairs will light up the city with colourful carnival fairgrounds. Whether you are young or young at heart, come along!
*subject to change
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H E R I TA G E
Discovering EPIC and Dublin’s Docklands 17th–19th MarchFree and ticketed events see www.epicchq.com
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, The chq Building, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1.
Times varied
Journey through Docklands, explore the original port of Dublin and learn about this fascinating part of the city, it’s people, history and industry with EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. Especially for the Festival, take part in treasure hunts, walks and talks with Turtle Bunbury and Dublin Dock Workers Preservation Society or research your family tree at The Irish Family History Centre.
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S TO RY T E L L I N G
Storytelling with Brendan Nolan, Dublin Yarnspinners17th MarchFree Event Ticketed via stpatricksfestival.ie
Royal Hibernian Academy, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2
3pm – 4pm
When the parade has passed and the excitement subsides, relax and unwind to tales spun by Dublin storyteller, Brendan Nolan. Hear the absolutely true story of how St. Patrick came to Ireland, sent the snakes away and how he tricked the very last snake into following his brethren into the sea. Listen to how he pierced an unsuspecting king through the foot with his crozier. Marvel at his conversations with the 300-year-old Oisín who had just returned from Tír na nÓg, as Patrick sought to understand the Irish.
Suitable for all ages.
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M US I C / F I L M
This Ain’t No Disco: Dublin to New York Exclusive screening with Q&A 17th MarchFree Event ticketed via stpatricksfestival.ie
Sugar Club, Leeson Street, Dublin 2
Doors 5.30pm / Start 6pm (End 8pm)
Follow Donal Dineen and Myles O’Reilly as they visit New York with a surprise Irish music star (their identity will be revealed on the night). Spending time with American contemporary composer, Nico Mulhy at his Manhattan studios and meeting comedian Maeve Higgins for words from the streets where she now resides.
Expect plenty of new Irish music to pop up along the way as they track down and chat with musicians in Dublin and those now living in New York.
Filmed with the support of St. Patrick’s Festival.
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I N S TA G R A M / P H OTO G R A P H Y/ T R AV E L
#JJINSTARAIL GOES WEST - The Mystery Tour18th MarchFree Event ticketed via stpatricksfestival.ie
Departing Heuston Station
9am arrive for registration at Heuston Station (Return to Dublin 10pm est.)
Courtesy of the Festival, join #JJ COMMUNITY, founders of the largest global Instagram photo community on a mystery adventure to the Wild Atlantic Way. Learn, snap and share with expert photographers @kevinkuster and @joshjohnson on this JJinstarail day trip away to a surprise location.
Register at 9am at Heuston Station, grab some refreshments and snacks before being taken on this free mystery trip.
Follow the journey on Instagram with #stpatricksjjinstarail #stpatricksmysterytour #movingstpatricksday #jjindublin #stpatricksfest
TO U R
Festival Treasure Hunt Tóraíocht Taisce na Féile
18th MarchFree Event / Saor in Aisce – register in advance via stpatricksfestival.ie or on the day in City Hall from 10am-1pm
City Hall to Various/ Halla na Cathrach
Unlock the city as you navigate the exciting trail, visit Dublin’s beautiful, historical locations and solve clues in this urban, participatory event. The hunt takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes to complete with a special, shorter mini-hunt available for children. Great prizes to be won!!
Glac páirt sa tóraíocht taisce trí Ghaeilge agus bíodh deis agat duaiseanna speisialta a bhuachaint! Do Chách!
How to Play:• Enter in teams of up to four people• Register in advance on stpatricksfestival.ie or at City Hall
on the day• Receive your team pack• Answer all questions in the venues• Collect stamps from Festival staff from each participating venue • Return to City Hall and receive your
time of completion
S T R E E T T H E AT R E / M US I C
Street Theatre and Music in the Green 18th MarchFree Event
St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
12pm-4.30pm
Spend an afternoon in the park and be entertained by the best of national and international street theatre, marching bands and pop-up choirs. Cast off your shoes and squeeze into a true-to-life 50ft inflatable Whale, once inside encounter a shipwrecked Pirate with a treasure tale to tell and a real live Mermaid with a haunting siren’s song and an intriguing secret.
Experience Jack Wise and his jaw dropping magic tricks and be mesmerized by the Lords of Strut and their satirical and silly circus of acrobatics, all wrapped up in a parcel of laughter.
Catch visiting bands fresh from the parade and choral performances from the Forever Young Chorus Finglas and the Fingal Youth Choir as they take over the bandstand in the park!
Bring the family, bring the grandparents, there will be a little something for all the family to enjoy!
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Community Arts Projects: City Fusion & Brighter FuturesCreative Directors: Designer, Sabine Dargent and Choreographer, Muirne Bloomer
The projects are of great importance to the Festival and promote integration, inclusion and celebrate our diversity at the time of the national holiday. Both projects celebrate core values of communion, respect and joyful celebration.
The projects are commissioned annually and engage with groups and communities from a variety of backgrounds. The participants work together alongside professional artists to create and stage two large scale pageants for the Festival parade. Participants are immersed in the creative process over a number of months and learn skills in performance, street-theatre, dance and circus.
Participants:CITY FUSION 2017 (Adult Project): Alma Boliviana Ballet, Brazilian Samba Dance Community Group, Cameroonian Women Association, Emerald Chinese Group, India Umbrella Group/CICI, Lithuanian Association in Ireland, Peruvian Irish Community Association, St. John of God Menni Services Liffey Region.
BRIGHTER FUTURES 2017 (Youth Project): Brazilian Children, Filipino Cultural Organisation of Ireland, New Communities Partnership NCP, Polish Weekend School SEN, Robert Emmet Community Development Project, Syrians in Ireland.
Route ChangesSt. Patrick’s Festival Parade
The parade will now come down the EAST side of O’Connell Street (Clery’s side) and on to Westmoreland Street.
People coming to view on O’Connell Street East are encouraged to enter through the various access routes along Marlborough Street.
Pedestrians will be re-directed to the Rosie Hackett Bridge, going North & South of the city, as opposed to using Westmoreland Street on parade day.
There will be directional street signage in place and An Garda Síochána and stewards will be there to assist.
The parade route has also been extended and there is now viewing on Kevin Street.
Please use public transport where possible, see: transportforireland.ie
See stpatricksfestival.ie
Ireland You Are… A TapestryBy Buí Bolg
A play on the image of the tapestry with the landscape being stitched together by a giant tailor working with coloured yarns spun from the wool of a flock of multicoloured sheep.
Spreading out in every direction a tapestry of fields, forests and bogs tells the story of our relationship with the land. Our imprint on this island is a kaleidoscope patchwork, of hedges, crops, pastures and infrastructure, shaped by its people and our roots lie buried within its fertile tracts.
Buí Bolg Outdoor Arts is a team of skilled visual artists and engineers, performers and designers led by Artistic Director Colm Lowney. The company develops street art work and creates fantastic puppetry, floats and visual effects. Buí Bolg’s in-house youth group led by Kris Maguire provides the innovative young acrobats and circus performers.
Ireland Together We Are An OceanBy Artastic
This story is about three aspects of Ireland’s story, the recognition of journey, our strength in unity and celebrating our diversity, all with a bit of craic! It looks at
some of the qualities it takes to be part of the Irish story, from our earliest known inhabitants through to our current day story, and most stories include a journey across the ocean. Whether people were leaving and or new inhabitants have come to our shore, they crossed the ocean on their journey.
Artastic is a street spectacle company based in Kildare, under the artistic direction of Vijaya Bateson and Caitriona McGowan. Their track record in conceiving new works and engaging a range of community groups is a testament to their passion for contemporary street theatre.
Ireland You Are... Grace O’Malley Our Pirate QueenBy Brighter Futures
The Brighter Futures pageant is about a strong famous Irish leader, Grace O’Malley (Granuaile).
Grace was born into a powerful seafaring family from the West of Ireland. She lived her life being both a mother and an extraordinary pirate leader, who constantly broke the mould.
The pageant starts and finishes with two poetic images: Grainne the brave powerful seafaring pirate and Grainne the intelligent, strong, peace keeping Queen & mother of our nation.
Between these two presentations of Grainne the pirate queen, the teenagers of Brighter Futures are all dressed in a variety of pirate’s outfits, a lively, quirky, mishmatch of costumes. They proudly carry a flag, evoking the idea of identity, rebellion, and being together.
Brighter Futures is St. Patrick’s Festival’s Youth Community Arts Project.
S P E C TA C L E , S T R E E T T H E AT R E
ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL PARADE 201717th MarchFree Event
Starting at Parnell Square, Dublin 1
12pm
Ireland You Are…is the theme for the 2017 Festival Parade, which will weave its way through the heart of the capital city in a flourish of colour and flair.
Marvel as Ireland’s finest street-theatre companies swirl by with fantastical pageantry and raucous performances.
Bands from Ireland will be joined by bands from America, France, Germany, Switzerland and the Bahamas and will deliver uplifting rhythms for the spectacular procession.
Parade route map available at stpatricksfestival.ie
Please note that there are changes to the 2017 parade route, see previous page for details.
Official Vehicle Partner of St. Patrick’s Festival:
Ireland We Are An Island By City Fusion
A celebration of the vivid Irish imagination and the lively tapestry of our culture, both past and present.
Inspired by the poem My Ireland, penned by Stephen James Smith for St. Patrick’s Festival, this pageant will convey the multiplicity of our people, our characteristic traits, our personalities moulded by historical events. This pageant will show a variety of characters all living in the same society capturing the notion that we are an island.
City Fusion is St. Patrick’s Festival’s Adult Community Arts Project.
Ireland You Are… The Ancient OnesBy Inishowen Carnival Group
This pageant represents the essence of wild, beautiful, untamed Ireland, that seeps into our consciousness through the landscape we inhabit and the DNA of our ancestors. The design aims to create a primordial dreamscape of ancient spirits which are woven into the fabric of our rugged island nation, a nation of forests, lakes and bogland, a nation of tribes. Even in modern Ireland our personal, community and national identities continue to be shaped by our ancient mystical landscape.
Inishowen Carnival Group are celebrating 25 years of carnival activity and have been taking part in the Dublin Parade for 21 of those years. Creating pageants and installations for a variety of local and national events, the company is based near Malin Head on the beautiful Inishowen peninsula on the northern coast of Donegal
Ireland You Are… Food For ThoughtBy Dowtcha Puppets Food For Thought celebrates Ireland’s success, innovation and leadership in food politics.
The pageant is broken into three sections, each outlining a different advancement, including the ‘Slow Food’ movement, ‘Grow It Yourself’ and the ‘Food Cloud’. Seen together these sections show a complete food cycle from the earth to our plate.
Dowtcha’s trademark colour and humour will be showcased by their biggest assembly of puppets to date, while a team of puppeteers will bring the characters to life. Performers from the Showstoppers Stage School will interact with the audience and with Dowtcha’s giant puppets, through choreographed dance routines.
Set up in 2002 by Cliff Dolliver and Mick Lynch, Dowtcha are Cork’s puppet and street theatre specialists. They develop and present original, high-quality puppet shows, visual theatre and workshops.
Ireland You Are.... Reflections By Dublin Institute Of Technology
All 20,000 students in DIT were asked to submit artwork and elements that they think reflect the 2017 theme of “Ireland You Are”. The collection will be placed throughout the pageant and move through the street of Dublin. Whilst the students have been asked to reflect on the theme, DIT will be inviting the crowd to reflect through interaction with the spectacle. Reflections can mean thoughts, texts and of course, light.
Students from the Dublin School of Creative
Arts in Grangegorman, The Conservatory of Music and Drama in Rathmines as well as their colleagues from throughout the Dublin Institute of Technology have been involved in the creation and performance of their pageant piece. The project is led by Barry Sheehan, Head of Design, Dublin School of Creative Arts, DIT.
Ireland You Are... Full Of Old StoriesBy Spraoi This year Spraoi will take a look at the wealth of stories and folklore that inhabit our little corner of Europe. From salmon to swans and great heroes to devious anti-heroes it’s all there. Some tales are full of wildness and passion, some tales full of beauty and elegance. All these great icons and images have lasted in our collective memories. Join Spraoi as we bring images, icons, passion and wildness back and onto the streets of Dublin in 2017.
This Waterford based company has become a familiar presence in the Dublin Parade with 2017 parade marking their 21st appearance! Founded in 1993, the company is regularly commissioned by festivals and events to produce large street spectacle shows. The company also produce the now famous annual Spraoi Festival, held over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
The Edgewood Marching MustangsFrom: Indiana, USA
Director: Mr. Aaron Wells
The Edgewood Marching Mustangs are one of the many performing groups from Edgewood High School in Ellettsville, Indiana. They are twelve time State Marching Band Finalists and have been nominated as an Indiana All-State Music School for the last three years. In 2009 they received the youth band award in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin.
Illinois State University’s Big Red Marching MachineFrom: Illinois, USA
Director: Dr. Gavin Smith
The Big Red Marching Machine performed in the 2007 St Patrick’s Day parade. The Illinois State University’s bands were formed in 1932. They have performed all over the world including Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1998 and numerous Chicago Bears games. They have released dozens of musical recordings to wide critical acclaim.
Clondalkin Youth Band From: Dublin, Ireland
Director: Mr. Vincent Dolan
One of the largest marching and concert bands in Ireland, they have won many awards over the years. They have performed every year in the Dublin Parade since 1989. The band is under the expert guidance and baton of Mr. Vincent Dolan, a graduate of the College of Music, Dublin and a full-time member of the Irish Army School of Music.
Kadoudal Drum & Bugle CorpsFrom: Quiberon, France
Director: Mr. Yvan Boscher
Kadoudal Drum and Bugle Corps was established in 2008 by director Yvan Boscher and his brothers, former musicians at the Cavalry Band of the Republican Guard of Paris. They are a youth marching band comprising 25-30 musicians. They perform in the junior cycle of the Drum Corps Europe Championships every year since 2010 and were vice champions in 2012. They are performing in this year’s parade with support from the French Embassy in Ireland.
Westchester Firefighters Emerald SocietyFrom: New York, USA
Group Leader: Mr. Paul Jackman
Westchester Firefighters Emerald Society is a fraternal organisation comprised of professional firefighters of Irish descent located in Westchester County, New York, USA. Organised in 1980, they celebrate, preserve and promote Irish culture and heritage within the Westchester professional fire services through fellowship and community service.
ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL PARADE MARCHING BANDS 2017
DeKalb High School Marching BarbsFrom: Illinois, USA
Director: Mr. Steve Lundin
The Marching Barbs are so named as the town of DeKalb was the first home of industrial produced barb wire. They regularly perform at the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade and the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival Parade in Illnois. The Marching Barbs were placed first in the 2012 All-State Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. This is the Barb’s first visit to Ireland.
St. Joseph’s Pipe BandFrom: Glasdrumman, Co Down
Director: Miss Catherine Mallon
St. Joseph’s Pipe Band, Glasdrumman, Co Down was formed in 1946 and celebrated their 70th anniversary last year. The band has played throughout Ireland and has travelled to the USA on three occasions. They have performed in Boston and New York taking part in the St. Patrick Day parade on 5th Avenue. St. Joseph’s have been All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil Pipe Band title holders three times.
March to Dublin:The theme tune for the Festival Parade is March to Dublin composed by award-winning Dublin song-writer Pete St. John *Composed by Pete St. John (The Fields of Athenry), arranged by Mr. Joe Lynch (1988) revised Mr. Ronan O’ Reilly (2016), & performed by the Artane Band.
To download the tune visit stpatricksfestival.ie
Proudly supported by IMRO
Trommlerkorps “Gut Klang” 1919 Dortmund / GermanyFrom: Dortmund, Germany
Director: Mr. Friedhelm Koch
A group of former miners came together in 1919 to form this drum-corps. In the band’s 98 years they have performed in the German-American Steuben-Parade in New York in 1984 and 1998, visited King Mswati III of Swaziland and have played at the Great Wall of China. Their repertoire includes March to Dublin and It’s a Long Way to Tipperary. They are delighted to be visiting Ireland for the first time.
Pacific Northwest Intercollegiate Marching BandFrom: Oregon and Washington, USA
Director: Dr. Brad McDavid
The Pacific Northwest Intercollegiate Marching Band is proud to be making its debut performance in Dublin. The band draws its membership from three of the largest universities from within the United States Pacific Northwest: The University of Oregon, University of Washington, and Washington State University. Under the direction of Dr. Brad McDavid, these marching bands provide a colorful blend of colour and musical variety.
The Artane Youth Band From: Dublin, Ireland.
Director: Mr. Ronan O’Reilly
The Artane Band has been in existence since 1872 and has played for many heads of state, in their long history. They have a unique and long standing relationship with the GAA and are a well known feature of all Ireland Sundays.
Bahamas All-Stars Marching BandFrom: Nassua, Bahamas
Director: Mr. Yonell Justilien
Bahamas All-Stars Marching Band was founded in 2011 with the aim of bringing together young Bahamians aged between 13-18 years. Under the direction of Mr. Yonell Justilien the band performs regularly in the Bahamas and in 2014 performed at the US Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. This is the band’s first visit to Dublin.
Fränkeschränzer Bubendorf From: Bubendorf, Switzerland
Director: Mr. Reto Tschudin
This fraternal band is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. They perform in the Swiss Championships of Carnevalmusic every year, in 2010 they won first place and in 2014 won loudest band. Every year they perform in a different costume with a different mask or larve. This is the band’s first visit to Ireland.
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Put Yourself in the Portrait Gallery18th MarchFree Drop In Event
The Ark, Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
10.30am-4.00pm
Watch some of Ireland’s most renowned portrait artists in action, as they expertly draw portraits of children. Chat to the artists and get tips about drawing then use the drawing stations to create self-portraits to add to the Portrait Gallery.
To have your portrait drawn, register from 1st March on Facebook @TheArkDublin.
Exhibition: Ages 4+. Portrait sitting: Ages 7+ only.
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Dublin: A Year in Words - Poetry and Spoken Word Trail 18th MarchFree Event
Various Book Shops 12pm-5pm (approx 30 mins per Book Shop)
The Festival brings to life Dublin UNESCO City of Literature’s project Dublin: A Year in Words. A project celebrating the city’s living poets through a year-long series of poetry videos filmed in 12 Dublin bookshops. Follow the trail of poetry readings performed by a selection of our most renowned poets and spoken word artists in bookshops throughout the city between 12pm and 5pm.
The trail will be led by Linda Devlin (co-producer and curator Dublin: A Year in Words; Lingo spoken word festival) and accompanied by poet John Cummins, for the best in Dublinese banter on everything from batch bread to bowsies and bookshops to Behan.
Poets include: Ciara Ní É, Raneem Saleh, Richard Brennan & Ophelia McCabe, Paula Meehan, Hazel Hogan, John Cummins and Kerrie O’Brien
Dublin: A Year in Words was curated by Linda Devlin and Stephen James Smith.
www.dublincityofliterature.ie/projects/dublin-year-words/
Full schedule available on stpatricksfestival.ie
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The Revolution Will Not Be Televised18th March11.1am - 5.15pm (full day ticket - €10)11.15am - 2.15pm (performance plus 3 talks - €5)2.30pm - 5.15pm (3 talks plus performance - €5)Ticketed via stpatricksfestival.ie / 01 6040 130
Banquet Hall, Smock Alley Theatre, Exchange Street Lower, Dublin 8
The revolution will not be televised, but that is the point. Are we, as a nation, impervious to psychoanalysis, as Freud may or may not have said? What is our relationship like to revolution now? Is it more about small revolutions rather than sweeping ones? Is underground culture saving the nation? What is it about sport that can unify us? Was Father Ted a docu-drama about the Republic?
A day of panel discussions and performances by some of Ireland’s most interesting voices, exploring the roles of philosophy, comedy, history, sport, economics, culture, psychology, creativity, and some of Ireland’s less-obvious revolutionary narratives.
See a carefully curated collection of photographs and adverts from the ESB archives conveying the unique contribution of ESB to the economic and social development of Ireland over the past 90 years.
Full schedule of speakers and performers see stpatricksfestival.ie
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‘Spirit of Dublin’ Craft and Food Fair18th MarchFree Event (Teeling Whiskey Distillery tours remain ticketed)
Teeling Whiskey Distillery, 13-17 Newmarket Square, Dublin 8 (indoor)
11am-5pm
Seek out the culinary and design offerings from Irish artisan food and craft producers as they gather at the Teeling Whiskey Distillery to showcase their traditions and wares. Enjoy the live music and talks throughout the distillery as you meander through this remarkable indoor boutique fair.
Guided tours will be operating throughout the day.
The Teeling Whiskey Distillery is Dublin’s newest destination for whiskey.
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Time Activity
11.15am Intro & Performance
11.30am-12.15pm Framing the Nation
12.30pm-1.15pm Gallows Humour and Revolution
1.30pm-2.15pm Public Interview
2.30pm-3.15pm Sport and Revolution
3.30pm-4.15pm Creativity and Revolution
4.30pm-5.15pm The Past Revolutionising the Future (followed by a performance)
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Lorcán Mac Mathúna and Daire Bracken Special Event18th March€10 from gpowitnesshistory.ie (includes entry to GPO Witness History )
GPO Witness History, General Post Office, O’Connell St Lower, Dublin 1
Performances at 11am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 4pm
Lorcán Mac Mathúna, leading Irish singer and fiddle player Daire Bracken have created a new musical composition entitled From Amergin to Pearse.
Journey through musical patterns inspired by 3000 years of Irish literature, from the ancient bard Amergin Glúingel to Padraig Pearse.
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IFI Irish Film Archive St. Patrick’s Themed Film Programmes18th MarchIrish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar
12.30pm St. Patrick’s Daze
2pm St. Patrick’s Ciné-Concert
St. Patrick’s Daze - features a Hollywood drama, Trial at Tara (1953), an Amharc Éireann Newsreel from St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin in 1960 and Ireland in Spring (1957) featuring a St. Patrick’s Pageant (FREE)
St. Patrick’s Ciné-Concert is a programme of St. Patrick - themed silent films from the 1920s and 30s presented with live accompaniment from harpist Cormac de Barra and percussionist, whistle and flute player, Éamonn de Barra. (Tickets €6-€8/ifi.ie)
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Open Air Cinema: Sing Street Directed by John Carney
18th MarchFree Event Ticketed via stpatricksfestival.ie
Fingal County Council Civic Offices, Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Doors 7pm / Start 7.30pm
An open-air cinema screening of 2016’s runaway hit Sing Street directed by John Carney. The highly acclaimed musical-comedy tells the story of a boy, growing up in Dublin during the 1980s. He escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress a mysterious girl.
Wear warm, weatherproof clothing. Some seating provided, but advisable to bring your own seating.
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Young Blood: The Beats and Voices of Our Generation 18th MarchTickets from €18 via nch.ie / 01 4170000
National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2
Doors 7.30pm / Start 8pm
When the rhythms, the musings and the mutterings of a young Irish generation intertwine its bound to be one of those special nights you just have to witness.Young Blood will meander through the genres of hip hop and spoken word in what promises to be a powerful collective performance of Ireland’s smartest, expressive young musicians, rappers and poets. Curated by Aoife Woodlock, Music Producer of Other Voices the line up includes:
RTÉ Choice Music Prize nominees, Rusangano Family, Dublin’s soul pop rappers, Hare Squead, named in NME’s top ten BEST new bands to watch for in 2017. Kojey Radical (UK), nominated for two MOBO awards in 2016 and credited for his explosive live shows and subversive storytelling ability. Dublin poet Stephen James Smith’s response to a spoken word commission on the Festival’s theme Ireland You Are...inspired, Young Blood. Smith is central to the rise of the vibrant spoken word genre in Ireland today. His passionate delivery of epic new poem My Ireland, most recently performed at the Oscar Wilde Awards in LA, is something not to be missed.Smith is joined by: poets, Abby Oliveira; Colm Keegan, the formidable Emmet Kirwan (Heartbreak, Dublin Old School, RIOT); poetician, John Cummins; 16 year old Natalya O’Flaherty; Felispeaks and Sarah Clancy. Vocalist and musician, Katie Laffan complete the stellar line up, though expect more surprises on the night!Young Blood will amplify the voice of a generation!!
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Music for 18 Machines18th MarchTickets €18. Ticketed via stpatricksfestival.ie / 01 6040130
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Saint Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8
Doors 8pm / Start 8.30pm
Music for 18 Machines was conceived and developed by Irish sound designer and composer Simon Cullen. This remarkable Cathedral will set the scene for a breathtaking performance of Music for 18 Machines - a reimagining of Steve Reich’s minimalist classic Music for 18 Musicians. Simply put, it employs synthesisers in place of musicians to voice the original work. Reich’s work is a blueprint of the minimalist movement – an exploration of pattern and process. Music for 18 Machines reverses this process in a search to elicit an expressive and emotive performance from 18 electronic instruments being played by a single computer.
Specially commissioned light projections set to the music means it’s sure to be a night of musical magic in a glorious iconic setting.
Music will be performed by Simon Cullen, Neil O’Connor, Glenn Keating and Liam Caffrey, the sound system will be designed by Abe Scheele and lighting by Algorithm.
I N S TA G R A M / P H OTO G R A P H Y / T R AV E L
#JJ COMMUNITY
INSTARAIL DUBLIN: The Mystery Tour19th MarchFree Event Ticketed via stpatricksfestival.ie
Connolly Station to mystery location
Arrive 9.30am at Irish Rail Enterprise Lounge at Connolly Station. Estimated return to city is 6pm.
Courtesy of the Festival, join #JJCOMMUNITY, founders of the largest global Instagram photo community on a mystery adventure to a bustling scenic town on the coast of Dublin. Learn, snap and share with expert photographers @kevinkuster and @joshjohnson on this JJinstarail coastal day trip.
Follow the journey on Instagram with #stpatricksjjinstarail #stpatricksmysterytour #movingstpatricksday #jjindublin #stpatricksfest
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Festival Big Day Out19th MarchFree Event
Merrion Square, Dublin 2
12pm-6pm
Merrion Square comes alive with a vibrant street carnival, bursting with street theatre, music, aerial performances, workshops, crafts, Irish language activities and more.
Enter a world of fantasy, sword fighting and monster making, where Dublin UNESCO City of Literature’s Citywide read ‘Knights of the Borrowed Dark’ comes to life in a Georgian House. Become a budding scientist in the Science Foundation Ireland Science Zone and learn how to make a kite.
Don’t forget to look up as Barren Carrousel fly through the air with beautiful aerial performances.
Squeeze into Circo Rum Ba Ba’s true-to-life 50ft inflatable Whale, encounter a shipwrecked Pirate with a treasure tale to tell and a real live Mermaid with a haunting siren’s song and an intriguing secret.
ESB has been creating a brighter future for the past 90 years. Drop by the ESB zone to see marketing materials from their archives in a special exhibition and for children’s workshops.
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Festival 5K Road Race 19th MarchRegister online at stpatricksfestival.ie / msbac.ie
Starting on St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2
12pm
For the more energetic festival goers, take part in the annual 5K Road Race, through the heart of Georgian Dublin. It’s suitable for families, fun runners and dedicated athletes. You can be assured of a lively atmosphere at race HQ and thunderous applause from spectators cheering you on to that finish line.
For more information and route detail visit Metro St. Brigid’ Athletic Club’s website, msbac.ie
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Bernard Shaw Graff Jam Special 19th MarchFree Event. Pre-register for graffiti jam participation [email protected] (not required for attendance)
Q&A with James Earley, 2pm-3pm. The All City Street Art Jam, 1pm-3pm. 3pm til late Eatyard Food Market, Flea Market & DJ’s
Check out Dublin’s underground sights and sounds, at the Bernard Shaw for the best of Irish street food, brews, vintage collectibles and tasty tunes.
All City will curate a street art jam, giving props to Irish street culture. As a super treat listen to Ireland’s leading urban artist James Early for a Q&A.
Get involved or just watch. All Welcome!
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St. Patrick’s Cathedral CinéConcert19th March€10. Ticketed via stpatricksfestival.ie
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Saint Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8
Doors 7.30pm / Start 8pm
This special cine-concert features 3 silent films from the Kalem Film company - the first production company to work outside America. They came to Kerry and spent several years around Beaufort and Killarney resulting in films depicting Irish life and politics of the time. The little-known story of the Kalem Company, or “The O’Kalems,” as they were fondly called, is the subject of a new collection from the Irish Film Archive. The Irish Cine Theatre Ensemble will perform original scores for these silent films including The Lad From Old Ireland (1910).
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Usher’s Island featuring Dónal Lunny and Andy Irvine 19th March€35. Tickets via ticketmaster.ie
Vicar Street, Thomas Street, Dublin 1
Doors 7.30pm / Start 8pm
Wheel Chair Accessible
Usher’s Island sees the coming together of five of the most influential and acclaimed names in traditional Irish music - Andy Irvine and Dónal Lunny of Planxty, Paddy Glackin a founding member of The Bothy Band, Mike McGoldrick of Lúnasa and Capercaillie and John Doyle who played with Solas. Each is a talented soloist in their own right but in this new band they offer a blend of old and young and of vocal and instrumental talents that results in exceptional music.
Given the overall popularity of the Temple Bar area as a Dublin destination, An Garda Síochána and Dublin City Council are implementing a number of additional public safety measures for this area for major events, including on 17th March 2017.
These measures are designed to prevent localised overcrowding and on street drinking which will enhance public safety and enjoyment on the day. There will be an increased Garda and security presence in the area to manage the movement of pedestrians and ensure the responsible enjoyment of alcohol. Drinking alcohol in public areas in the City is not permitted. Vehicular access will be restricted, with priority given to pedestrians. It is anticipated that the experience for visitors, residents and businesses alike will be improved as a result.
For your own enjoyment & safety and that of others, please co-operate with Gardaí and security who are there to assist.
Wishing you a happy St. Patrick’s Festival Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig
An Garda Síochána & Dublin City Council
PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE: TEMPLE BAR AREA
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Chief ExecutiveSusan KirbyArtistic DirectorKaren WalsheMarketing & Development DirectorEdelle MossGeneral ManagerJulia DaltonFinancial ControllerMary LeaneAccounts AdministratorTed Kavanagh
Finance AssistantTim O’ HalloranHead of ProductionTony KilleenParade DirectorDavid ‘Spud’ MurphySponsorship & Development ExecutiveAdeline MinchinDesign & Marketing ExecutivePaulina NickströmProgramme ProducerNeil Burke
Programming Assistant & Gaeilspraoi Co-ordinatorAoileann Ní RhiannCommunity Arts Project ManagerRachel HopkinsProduction Co-ordinatorDarren MurphyProduction AdministratorStephanie FarrellHospitality & Groups ExecutiveFiona McGinn
Digital Marketing ExecutiveKaren SpellmanVolunteers Co-ordinatorMilja JureticFront of HouseHolly ConlonBox Office ManagerMary FrielBox Office AssistantCiara SmythHospitality & Groups AssistantFreya Monks
Marketing Activation AssistantAlan CoyneCommunity Arts Project AssistantAoife MooneyProgramming AssistantsRóisín McManusNiamh O’FlahertyProduction AssistantKatie FinlayPress AssistantFiona Kerr
FESTIVAL TEAM
Festival BoardJudith Woodworth (Chair), Lord Mayor Brendan Carr, Vincent Norton, Ciara Sugrue, Simon Gregory, Maree Gallagher, Dermot Horan, Conor Kennedy, Stephen McNally, Tony O’Dálaigh, Teresa Tully, T.V. Honan
ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL WOULD LIKE TO THANK Special Thanks:
An Garda SíochánaCivil DefenceComhluadarCulture IrelandDepartment of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht AffairsDepartment of DefenceDepartment of Transport, Tourism and SportDr. Joseph RyanDublin City CouncilDublin Fire BrigadeEnvironmental Health OfficersFáilte IrelandForas na GaeilgeHSE East Coast AreaHSE Emergency ManagementLord Mayor of Dublin Lord Mayor’s OfficeOffice of Public WorksOrder of MaltaParks Department DCCRed CrossRTÉSeachtain na GaeilgeSt. John’s AmbulanceTourism IrelandTransport for Ireland
Big Shouts:
Alex HoareAoife WoodlockBrian LahiffBrenda Ní Ghairbhí Ciarán ÓGaoraColm Mac an IomaireDanielle NgDarragh DoyleDave SmithDave RowanDerek Dixon DCCDonal DineenGrace CahillJohn WardJohn DowneyLiam CarsonLucia KickhamNeil CrowleyNialler9
Omar O’ReillyOsgur Ó CiardhaPeadar Ó CaomhánaighRichard Weld-MooreRobbie ReynoldsShane McAllisterStephen James SmithBrian McGinn at McGowan’s Printing
Companies & Organisations:
Abbey TheatreAcademy Plaza HotelAll the staff of Archbishop Ryan Park (Merrion Square)All those involved in Greening the CityAll Venues, Cultural Institutions and Retails Outlets Involved with Treasure HuntArchbishop Byrne HallArtasticAvocaAqua RestaurantBank of Ireland, College GreenBelvedere HouseBest Western Academy PlazaBirds FunfairsBite of LifeBrighter FuturesBoBos BurgersBodytonicBolt Escape RoomsBuí BolgBus ÉireannButlers ChocolatesCafé SolCarlingford Adventure CentreCarlow Brewing CompanyC.B.S. Primary School, Synge St.Chester Beatty LibraryChildren’s Books IrelandChristchurch CathedralCity HallCity FusionClara Lara FunparkCoco TelevisionConference ServicesConrad HotelConway Communications
Coppinger RowCorrstown Golf ClubCreedon Group LtdCroke Park HotelCully & SullyDelicious Dublin Food ToursDITDowtcha PuppetsDracula ExperienceDraiocht Arts CentreDrinkaware.ieDualway/City Sightseeing ToursDublin Bay CruisesDublin BikesDublin BusDublin Chamber of CommerceDublin City KayakingDublin Convention CentreDublin Gazette NewspapersDublin Theatre FestivalDublinTownDublin Writers MuseumDublin ZooDubliniaDublin’s Ashling HotelDublin’s Q102Dublin UNESCO City of LiteratureEat Natural BakeryEmbassy of France in DublinEPIC The Irish Emigration MuseumESBEvent InsureEvent PowerExterion MediaFilmbaseFindlater ChurchFingal County CouncilFire brigade Pipe BandFitzpatrick Castle HotelFleishman HillardFM104Frank and Honest CoffeeFr. Cyrian Candon and all the staff of St. Saviours, Upper Dorset StreetFujifilmFulfill NutritionFuntasiaGPO Witness HistoryGlendeer Pet FarmGleniskGresham HotelGO CARGuinness Storehouse
Hatch & SonsHidden AgendaHorgan Lynch – Consulting EngineersHowth TourismIFP MediaImagineImaginosityIMRAMInishowenInstituto Cervantes DublinIrish Aviation AuthorityIrish Day ToursIrish FerriesIrish IndependentIrish RailIrish Rock N Roll Museum Jervis Street Car ParkJury’s Inn, ChristchurchJust DanceKrüst BakeryLabFitnessLa Cathedral StudiosLambert Puppet TheatreLazy Bike ToursLeinster HouseLittle Museum of DublinLitton LaneLycamobileMacnasM&SMagnum EventsMarsh’s LibraryMichael Slattery & AssociatesMobile Radio LinksMongey CommunicationsMorton’s Coach HireMy Thai at The BeaconNational Aquatic CentreNational Concert HallNational Gallery of IrelandNational Library of IrelandNational Museum of IrelandNational Print MuseumNational Reptile Zoo National Wax MuseumNatural History MuseumNational College of Art and DesignNumber Twenty NineOcean DiversOffbeat Donut Co.ÓgrasPark Rite Fleet Street Car ParkPat the BakerPavilion TheatrePichet
Pirates VillagePitt ProsPowerscourt TownhousePROPERCORNPuppQtelRadió na Life 106.4FMRafting.ieRenaultRHA GalleryRomayo’s DinerRoyal College of Physicians of IrelandRoyal Society of AntiquariesRTÉScience Foundation IrelandSeachtain na GaeilgeSee Dublin By BikeSmock Alley TheatreSnackbox FilmsSonySpraoíSt. Catherine’s Community Hall, Dublin 8St. Patrick’s CathedralTaytoTeacher’s ClubTeelings Whiskey DistilleryThe ArkThe Bernard ShawThe Convention Centre DublinThe Digital HubThe Irish Arts ReviewThe Gibson HotelThe Merrion HotelThe National GalleryThe Shelbourne HotelThe Westbury HotelThe WestinThe ZoneToscana RestaurantTrabolganTransdevTrinity CollegeTropical PopicalTVMUNESCO TeamViking Splash ToursVisit DublinVit Hit Zipit Forest AdventuresZero-G
A final thanks to all the volunteers - without whom St. Patrick’s Festival would not be possible. Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir!
