Highlights of St. Patrick’s Festival 2011

WEDNESDAY 16TH MARCH: St. Patrick’s Festival Ceili
Where: St. Stephen’s Green
Time: 16:30
About: Traditional Irish dancing on the streets, watch, learn and dance.

St. Patrick's Day Parade Performer

Thursday 17th MARCH: St. Patrick’s Festival Parade
Where: Starting from Parnell Square
Time: 12:00
About: In honour of Dublin’s UNESCO City of Literature designation the festival parade will be based on “Brilliant” a short story by Roddy Doyle.

FRIDAY 18th MARCH: Comedy Text in the City
Where: The Laughter Lounge
Time: 19:00
About: Improv comedy show with audience members texting suggestions to comedians, Paul Tylak, Joe Rooney and Ian Coppinger on stage.

SATURDAY 19TH MARCH: Commitments 20th anniversary reunion concert
Where: O2
Time: 20:30
About: Soul extravaganzas from the Oscar nominated film ‘The Commitments’

SUNDAY 20TH MARCH: Big Day Out
Where: Merrion Square
Time: 12:00
About: A celebration of Irish street arts and family entertainment to enjoy.

For more details about the events taking place during the festival visit www.stpatricksfestival.ie