St. Patrick’s Festival in Galway
St Patrick’s Day Emerald Experience
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The celebrations in The Hardiman will include beautiful Irish food specials, traditional Irish music sessions and cocktail specials for the week.
Join us for a great weekend of Irish Celebrations – book in, dine in, walk in or enjoy the weekend from The Hardiman in the heart of Galway City.
Galway will have a St Patrick’s Day parade in 2025 with what is shaping up to be the largest St Patrick’s Day spectacle the city has ever seen. Galway City Council is expected to organise a series of events over the course of the bank holiday weekend in March from 14th to the 17h March 2025, to celebrate Ireland’s national holiday.
Learn all about the life of St Patrick, Ireland’s Patron Saint here.
St. Patricks Day Parade 2025
The St Patrick’s Festival parade in Galway on March 17th will mark the highlight of a 3 day celebration of Irish culture and will serve as a platform to showcase the creativity of local artists and community groups.
The parade s runs through Galway city centre for over 1 hour. The event aims to celebrate Galway’s diverse culture and talent through an inclusive programme of events. Expect many additional events to be held throughout the city over the bank holiday weekend.
The revised parade route is expected remain in place for 2024, with participants marching from University Road, over the Salmon Weir Bridge, to Eglinton Street and onwards past the viewing stand at Eyre Square and concluding on Prospect Hill.
Stay at The Hardiman for St. Patricks Weekend
The Hardiman offers luxurious accommodation in the heart of Galway’s city centre. All of our 103 guest rooms, including 19 luxury suites, combine authentic, immersive historical character with exceptional modern comfort.
Our rooms in the Main House boast charming traditional decorative touches, reflecting our rich history and heritage. The design takes full advantage of the high Victorian ceilings and impossibly tall windows. Rooms in our newer wing are decorated in restful, natural colours and textures.
All guests receive complimentary Wi-Fi and some executive rooms and suites have breathtaking views onto Eyre Square.
Savour breakfast in your room or avail of a full Irish buffet breakfast in The Gaslight Brasserie. Whether choosing a city break in Galway or romantic escape, The Hardiman has a host of special offers to choose from.