Here’s our handy guide to what’s on where and when.
5. Moville St Patrick's Day parade and events
Moville St Patrick's Day parade and events: In north Inishowen, Moville has a whole weekend of celebrations planned, culminating on Sunday March 17 with the annual parade, which gets under way at 2.30pm with music from the Keltic Knights in the town centre from 2pm to 5pm. Prior to this, on Friday there will be music, bingo and quizzing at various venues in the town including St Eugene’s Hall, Rosato’s and The Corner Bar. On Saturday there will a 5km family Fun Run from The Big Tree at 11am. This will be followed by a Car Treasure Hunt starting from Maguire’s Bar at 4pm (Entry 20 euro per car). On Saturday evening The Trawlerman Bar will host Ceol agus Rince Traidisiúnta from 10pm. Photo: Brendan McDaid
6. St. Patrick's Festival Extravaganza in Limavady
St. Patrick's Festival Extravaganza in Limavady: Limavady's celebrations will be held the day before St Patrick;s Day on Saturday, March 16 and the Limavady Towns Forum Partnership said they are thrilled to invite the community to join in with the celebrations from 12pm to 3pm. The heart of the celebration will be at Drumceatt Square and the bustling town center, promising a day filled with music, dance, and family fun. Drumceatt Square will resonate with the vibrant tunes of local bands, the mesmerising performances of Irish Dancers from The Allen School of Dancing, and 'Solas' by Clare Mc Closkey. Families can enjoy a special screening of 'Darby O' Gill and the Little People' at RVACC at 1:30pm. For the younger festival-goers, there will be an array of family entertainment options, Photo: Ken Reay
7. Live Music at Guildhall Square
Live Music at Guildhall Square from 1pm - 6pm: The live music stage will feature a line-up of exceptionally talented local musicians, with jigs and reels and other music on the menu. Pictured are traditional musicians’ performances at Guildhall Square during last year's St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2311GS – 24 Photo: George Sweeney
8. Bounce! at the Peace Garden
Bounce! at the Peace Garden from 1pm - 6pm will feature a Spring-inspired re-imagining of ‘Carnival of Colours'. There will be fun-filled circus workshops, acrobatic parkour performances, comedy, magic and interactive performers all delivered by In Your Space Circus. Pictured are Studio 2 performers at the Peace garden during last year's St Patrick;s Day celebrations. Photo: George Sweeney