St Patrick's Day Parades

St Patrick's Day

Get ready to experience the magic of St. Patrick's Day like never before as Fingal comes alive with seven vibrant parades on March 17th! From the lively streets of Blanchardstown to the charming coastal town of Skerries, each parade offers a unique celebration of Irish culture, music, and community spirit. Whether you're joining the festivities in Swords at 11am, soaking in the energy of Blanchardstown at 12pm, or enjoying the local hospitality in Balbriggan, Malahide, Rush, Lusk, and Skerries, there's something for everyone.

We invite all community groups, sports teams, businesses, and local organisations to be a part of the action! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to showcase your group’s spirit and join in the celebrations. Register to participate in any of these parades and get involved in one of the biggest days in Fingal. Whether you're marching, performing, or creating a float, this is your chance to shine and bring your enthusiasm to the streets.

Parade Locations:

Fingal proudly presents St. Patrick's Day Parades in the following locations:

  1. Blanchardstown 12pm: Join the festivities in Blanchardstown, where the streets come alive with the infectious energy of St. Patrick's Day. The Route runs from the junction of Church Avenue, Mill Road & Mary Street, Main Street, Past Clonsilla Road Junction and finishes at Blanchardstown Garda Station.
     
  2. Swords 11am: Swords is all set to host a spectacular parade that captures the heart of Irish tradition and heritage. The Route runs from Colasite Choilm, Dublin Road, along Main Street, turning right at Bridge Street Junction, along North Street and finishing at Swords Castle Town Park.
     
  3. Balbriggan 12pm: Balbriggan's parade promises a delightful blend of community enthusiasm and Irish flair. The Route runs from Bremore Castle Car Park, Drogheda Street, Dublin Street to St. Peter's and Paul Catholic Church.
     
  4. Malahide 2pm: Experience the charm of Malahide as it transforms into a hub of St. Patrick's Day excitement. The Route runs from the Cricket Club, Malahide Road R106 from the junction of Yellow Walls Road, Main Street, The Mall, Coast Road and finishes at the Beach Car Park.
     
  5. Rush 1pm: Community Ran Parade, see: Rush Community Council The Route runs from Lower Main Street, Bawn Road, Kilbush Lane to Chapel Green.
     
  6. Lusk 1:30pm: Community Ran Parade, see: Lusk Community Council The Route runs from R127 Ring Road to Station Road, Main Street, Post Office Road to The Green.
     
  7. Skerries 3pm: Community Ran Parade, see: Skerries Chamber of Commerce The Route runs from South Strand Street to Strand Street.

To Register:

Swords Group Registration

Swords Additional Needs Area

Malahide Group Registration

Malahide Additional Needs Area

For Blanchardstown & Balbriggan groups registration & additional needs areas please register on www.fingalparades.com or  email:    

For Community Ran Parades in Rush, Lusk & Skerries please contact them directly (see links above). 

As the big day approaches, keep a close eye on our website and social media channels for exciting updates and information on how to become a part of these fantastic parades. Whether you want to march, showcase your talents, or simply soak in the lively atmosphere, there's a place for everyone.

Join us on the 17th of March to celebrate St. Patrick's Day the Fingal way! It's a day filled with laughter, music, and Irish charm, and you won't want to miss it.

Let's paint Fingal green and make this St. Patrick's Day an unforgettable experience. 

ROAD CLOSURES WILL BE IN PLACE SURROUNDING ALL ROUTES TO FACILITATE THE PARADES. LOCAL RESTRICTIONS MAY BE IN PLACE FROM 16TH MARCH 2025 TO PERMIT ROUTE AND VIEWING PLATFORM SET-UP. ROUTE DIVERSIONS WILL BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES AND LOCAL ACCESS WILL BE FACILITATED ON A ROLLING BASIS. DETAILS OF ALTERNATIVE ROUTES, TIMES AND DIVERSIONS FOR EACH LOCATION WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT COUNCIL OFFICES DURING NORMAL WORKING HOURS AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE HERE 

FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL REGRETS ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED IN RELATION TO THIS MATTER

Road Closure Notices

To help facilitate the St Patrick’s Day Parades in Lusk, Rush and Skerries, we are proposing that a number of roads will be closed on Monday 17 March. See 1st advert 2nd advert Rush route, Lusk route, Skerries route

Fingal is proposing a number of Temporary Road Closures to facilitate this year's St Patrick's Day parades in Blanchardstown, Balbriggan, Malahide and Swords. See 1st advert, 2nd advert, Balbriggan routes, Blanchardstown routes, Malahide routes, Swords routes 

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