As if you didn’t know St. Patrick’s Day is this Sunday, March 17, 2019. Have you ever wanted to go to a Dublin pub to celebrate the holiday? Each year I have people ask me about going to Ireland for the celebrations, but they wait until the week of St. Patrick’s Day to think about making plans. This can lead to major disappoint because flights are full and expensive. Often the best hotel locations are not available, and plans are rushed and not thought out well enough to have an enjoyable experience. Don’t let this happen to you next year! I can help you make your plans now and lock in the best rates and locations. You will also be able to budget your money with payments along the way, so you have plenty of green to spend on fun!
There are so many things to do in Ireland besides visiting the Guinness Factory, kissing the Blarney Stone and drinking as much beer as you can tolerate. Ireland also had a wide range of historical attractions, amazing landscapes and castles for selfie shots.
Ireland has a history of myth and legend. Rolling greens hills stretch in every direction. Castles and breweries make for fun stops along the way.
March 17th is a very special day in Ireland and the list of things to do focuses on one event, St. Patrick's Day. For a lot of Americans of Irish dissent, or not, celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Ireland is the ultimate bucket list item and can be one of the absolute the best time to visit Dublin.
Ireland is a vast network of culture and spirit, branching out across the entire island and reaching every city, coastal town and village along the way. Only in Ireland can you experience thriving farmland coexisting alongside lively cities. A trip to Ireland is an experience you’ll never will forever remember. If you’ve got Irish roots then planning a trip to Ireland will mean even more to you.
There are itineraries for a quick weekend in Dublin or longer adventures to visit the entire island. You can have an escorted tour. Someone will do the driving and will explain everything you are seeing. You can also do a self-driving trip, but you will be on your own to figure out what you are looking at. Too many Guinness may have you seeing fairies. Don’t forget that they drive on the English side of the road.
Plan your adventure of discovery and visit Ireland now so you don’t miss out next March!
Here are some tips to prepare for your trip!
The Irish slang for drinking is rich and interesting. No Irish travel experience will be complete without visiting a local pub.
To be fully prepared, you will have to learn the following basic slang phrases connected to drinking.
- "As full as a Catholic school" means that somebody has gotten incredibly drunk.
- "Black stuff" refers to the most common local temptation - the Guinness Beer.
- "Downing the black," is the phrase used to indicate the consumption of said beer.
- "Paralytic" is the state one finds itself in, after becoming as full as a Catholic school.
If somebody asks you whether you "fancy a few scoops," you should certainly give a positive answer. You have been invited to have a drink and you should make the most of this opportunity to be good craic.
Here are some fun facts to impress your friends while celebrating this weekend!
The patron saint of Ireland is Saint Patrick, who was said to have rid the country of snakes, but…
Then there is this ~ even though legend says that St. Patrick cleared Ireland of snakes, the truth is that these slithering creatures were never able to make it from Britain to the island.
Ireland is home to what could possibly be the oldest pub in the world. It was opened in 900AD. In 2004 Guinness World Records listed Sean's Bar as the oldest pub in the world. You can visit the pub in the town of Athlone.
Ireland has been inhabited for approximately 7,000 years.
The national symbol is the harp even though Celtic cross and shamrock are both associated with Ireland.
Most Irish people believe in fairies, in their culture, fairies have magical powers and bring happiness and great things to families.
Tips to prepare for your trip!
The Irish slang for drinking is rich and interesting. No Irish travel experience will be complete without visiting a local pub.
To be fully prepared, you will have to learn the following basic slang phrases connected to drinking.
- "As full as a Catholic school" means that somebody has gotten incredibly drunk.
- "Black stuff" refers to the most common local temptation - the Guinness Beer.
- "Downing the black," is the phrase used to indicate the consumption of said beer.
- "Paralytic" is the state one finds itself in, after becoming as full as a Catholic school.
If somebody asks you whether you "fancy a few scoops," you should certainly give a positive answer. You have been invited to have a drink and you should make the most of this opportunity to be good craic.
Any person born in on St. Patrick’s day in Ireland is considered very lucky, well ~ of course they are.
Leprechauns are a huge part of Irish tradition. In Irish folklore, they are tiny men who can fit on top of your shoulder. They are completely harmless and are believed to have buried numerous pots of gold throughout Ireland.
The story of Dracula is said to have been inspired by the Irish legend of Abhartach. Bram Stoker was Irish born and raised and learned the legend of Abhartach when he was young.
Many people flock to Ireland each year to learn about their magical culture and history. The Irish people are relaxed and full of fun and celebrations. They have made a name for themselves in the economic world.
