Why You Should Spend This Year’s St. Patrick’s Day In Ireland

Saint Patrick’s Day is on March 17, which is just around the corner. And how cool would it be to spend it in Ireland? Just think about it, you would experience this amazing day in its homeland. The Irish have been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day for over 1,000 years now, and trust me when I tell you that they know how to do it. It’s not just about wearing green and drinking Irish beer, there is so much more to it than that. If you still need some convincing, here’s why you should spend this year’s St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland.

You Get To Celebrate For Five Days

The Irish know how to party. In fact, they know it so well that they decided to do it for five days in a row. Instead of just one day, you will get to enjoy St. Paddy’s for almost a week. It’s more of a festival than just a holiday, and you’ve probably already heard of the famous St. Patrick’s Day Parade. You’ll want to book your accommodation as soon as possible, because people from all over the world are coming to Ireland from March 12 to 17. They dress up, wake up super early to get in the front line, and enjoy their snacks and Irish beers while walking around Dublin. If you don’t want to take part in the parade, you can watch it from a cafe or pub on O’Connell Street. It’s just nice to be part of that energy and atmosphere.

Pubs Everywhere

What’s more Irish than drinking Guinness on St. Patrick’s Day? There are pubs on every corner in Dublin, and you will have absolutely no problem finding one. While the Temple Bar is the most famous one in Ireland, you’ll probably want to skip it. It will be overcrowded with drunk tourists, and the prices are also a LOT higher than in most other places. Opt for a smaller and more low-key bar, such as the Stag’s Head, Bad Ass Cage, or any of the local pubs on Camden Street. It can get pretty crazy during St. Patrick’s Day, so stay responsible and don’t go all out with the Guinness if you’re all by yourself.

Irish Food

After all of that beer, you’ll probably want a savory dinner. Lucky for you, Ireland has some amazing options. Most of their pubs also serve food, and you’ll get a chance to taste authentic Irish cuisine. While you’ll there, I would suggest trying the Irish stew, Dublin coddle, farls, and colcannon. Irish stew is Ireland’s main dish, and it would be such a shame to spend St. Paddy’s there and not have this delicious meal for dinner. Because March in Ireland is still pretty cold, especially during the nights and evenings, this will be the ideal dish to warm you up a bit. While it’s traditionally made with root vegetables and lamb or mutton, you will also be able to find vegetarian alternatives in most places.