The St Patrick's Day long weekend is almost here and soon our capital city will be flooded with people enjoying the festivities. Nitelinks will operate on Friday 14, Saturday 15, Sunday 16 and We wish to advise customers that due to the St. Patrick's Day parade in Celbridge on Monday 17 March 2025 from approx. 15.30hrs to 18.00hrs, the following diversions will be in place; Route C4 Towards Maynooth Normal route to Dublin Road, divert via Youngs Cross, Celbridge Road, Station Road, N4 Flyover, Salesian College and back on to normal We wish to advise customers that due to the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Swords Village, the following diversions will be in place on Monday 17 March 2025 from approx. 10.00hrs to 15.00hrs; From 10.00hrs to 14.00hrs Route 33 Towards Balbriggan St. Patrick’s Day is one of Dublin’s busiest times of the year, and transport services get booked up fast. To avoid last-minute stress, secure your bus hire well in advance . Whether you need a minibus for a small group or a luxury coach for a larger gathering , early booking guarantees availability and better rates. How to Spend St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin. Below are the top ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin, Ireland. 1. Watch the Legendary Dublin Parade. If you’re in Dublin for St. Patrick’s Day, the parade is non-negotiable. It’s the highlight of the city’s festivities. Further information on train services over the St. Patrick’s Bank Holiday weekend is available from Irish Rail. Trams. On St. Patrick’s Day Sunday 17th March, Luas Red and Green Line services will run Sunday operating hours. Due to the St. Patrick’s Day parade, there will be partial closures of both Red and Green Luas lines. Over half a million spectators are expected on the streets of Dublin for the National St Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17. Over 4,000 people will take part, including marching bands from all The National St. Patrick’s Day Parade 📍 Dublin City Centre 📅 Monday, March 17th, 2025 🕛 12:00 PM Start Time The National St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the event to experience on March 17th. We wish to advise customers that due to the St. Patrick's Day parade in Leixlip and Maynooth, Routes L58 and L59 will be diverted on Monday 17 March 2025. As a result the following diversions will be in place. Diversions in Leixlip between 12.30hrs 14.30hrs. Route L59 Towards Hazelhatch Station St. Patrick's Day Festival in Dublin. Whilst the parade is the main event, Dublin's St. Patrick's Festival extends through the whole weekend, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Some highlights include: Pop Up Paddy's Cabaret: A festival favourite, featuring comedy, music, and theatrical performances. If you want to a good view of the St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin, best get there by 11am on Monday at the latest. Photograph: Alan Betson . Conor Pope. Sun Mar 16 2025 - 14:14. MORE BUSES Dublin Bus confirm St Patrick’s Day 24-hour schedule shake-up as €1.30 fare routes doubled amid ‘plan journey’ alert Join the celebrations in Dublin and experience the charm of the Irish countryside. 4 Day Itinerary Day 1 . Regional departure by coach, then to Holyhead for the ferry to Ireland, then to our hotel for a three-night stay. Day 2 - St. Patrick’s Day, Dublin . Included day in Dublin to join the party atmosphere with the sparkling St. Patrick’s This is her third time attending the St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin. “Every year I make sure that I am off on St Patrick’s Day and come to the city centre and see the beautiful parade and We wish to advise customers that due to the St. Patrick's Day parade in Maynooth Route C3 will be diverted between 10.30hrs and 12.45hrs on Monday 17 March 2025. As a result the following diversions will be in place. Route C3 Towards Adamstown Station It is reported that St Patrick’s Day was officially observed as a Roman Catholic feast day back in the 9th or 10th century, with the first parade actually taking place in America in 1601. Today, St Patrick’s Day celebrates the rich culture and heritage of Ireland. We wish to advise customers that due to the St. Patrick's Day parade in Bray, Routes E1, L12 and L14 will be diverted from approx. 13.00hrs to 15.00hrs on Monday 17 March 2025. As a result the following diversions will be in place; Route E1 Towards Northwood On Friday 17 th March 2024 (St. Patrick’s Day) due to multiple events in Dublin, ALL SERVICES between 0400hrs & 1900hrs will terminate and commence at Heuston Station. Inbound: Stops affected: 100316 , 102499 105140 Stepaside St. Patrick’s Day Parade Diversions 2025. Dublin Bus, 59 Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin 1, Ireland. D01RX04 Customer Services: 0818 294015. To facilitate access to and from Dublin city centre, Dublin Bus will have several temporary bus termini in place between first bus and approximately 5pm on St. Patrick’s Day: Wood Quay (pick up) : Routes 26, 37, 39, 39a, 52, 60, 70, C1, C2, C3, C4, G1 and G2.
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