St Patrick’s Day marks the true start of the Lazy Days season. It’s a time when the brave don their first mini-skirts, campsites re-open their gates, the clocks spring forward yielding precious extra hours of daylight and a myriad of festivals and celebrations happen around the country to kick start our senses after the winter lull.
Paddy’s Day bank holiday weekend is the perfect opportunity to grab a Lazy Days camper, get out on the road and discover the many fun things happening across the South East. Here are some of our favourite events in Wicklow and Ireland’s Ancient East:
Events in Wicklow
Whilst Wicklow’s Historic Gaol presents the Wicklow Gaol Night Night Tour and if your name is Patrick or Patricia you can get a FREE tour of the Gaol on the 17th March!
Visit the Ireland’s first interactive climate action experience in Powerscourt, Enniskerry: Cool Planet. Opened by Richard Branson in January the Cool Planet Experience is now finally open to the public. get your tickets here.
St Patrick’s Day Festivities in Kilkenny
The medieval capital of Ireland celebrates Paddy’s weekend in style. St. Patrick’s Day Festivities include marching bands, drumming and arts workshops for kids alongside a colourful parade. Download the Kilkenny St Patrick’s Day Festivities brochure here. In parallel the Kilkenny Trad Fest will be in full swing. Now in it’s 6th year the line up, workshops and Trad trail promises a full programme of traditional music, song and dance. There is even a FREE performance by platinum selling artist Ryan Sheridan & Ronan Nolan on March 17th! Download the Trad Fest brochure here.
St Patrick’s Day at Hook Lighthouse, Co. Wexford
Celebrate all that is uniquely Irish at hook Lighthouse this St. Patrick’s Day … from a green theme in the café and celebration of Paddy’s… yes, that’s right, if your name is Patrick, Pat, Paddy or Patricia you can enjoy access to a free Lighthouse tour on St. Patrick’s Day.
Guided tours are on offer 7 days a week at Hook Lighthouse, the oldest operating lighthouse in the world and voted one of Ireland’s favorite attractions in the 2018 Independent Travel Awards 2018. For further details see www.hookheritage.ie
Book your Lazy Days camper now to avoid disappointment!
