Top Ten things to do for St Patrick's Day 2024: Derry, Strabane, Buncrana, Moville and Limavady

By Brendan McDaid

Published 12th Mar 2024, 10:04 BST

Updated 15th Mar 2024, 09:43 BST

It’s almost time to paint our towns green with the north west set to become a hive of activity to mark St Patrick’s Day this weekend.

Here’s our handy guide to what’s on where and when.

Revellers at the St Patrick’s Day parade, in Derry, on Friday last year. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2311GS – 79

1. Revellers at the St Patrick’s Day parade, in Derry, last year. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2311GS – 79

Revellers at the St Patrick’s Day parade, in Derry, on Friday last year. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2311GS – 79 Photo: George Sweeney

The Derry St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival Parade will set off at 3pm from Bishop Street Car Park bound for Strand Road car park via the Diamond, Shipquay Street, Queen's Quay roundabout and Strand Road on Sunday March 17 and organisers the North West Carnival Initiative have themed this year's parade ‘Out of the Darkness Into the Light’. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2311GS – 59

2. Derry St Patrick’s Day parade.

The Derry St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival Parade will set off at 3pm from Bishop Street Car Park bound for Strand Road car park via the Diamond, Shipquay Street, Queen's Quay roundabout and Strand Road on Sunday March 17 and organisers the North West Carnival Initiative have themed this year's parade ‘Out of the Darkness Into the Light’. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2311GS – 59 Photo: George Sweeney

Strabane St Patrick's Day: Strabane will be a hive of activity on Sunday from 1pm to 4pm with the annual parade in the town setting off at 2pm from Holy Cross College, Melmount Road. Among the many events there will be family friendly entertainment, arts and crafts activity and live music from various trad groups at The Alley, with home-made stew and light refreshments on offer.

3. Strabane St Patrick's Day

Strabane St Patrick's Day: Strabane will be a hive of activity on Sunday from 1pm to 4pm with the annual parade in the town setting off at 2pm from Holy Cross College, Melmount Road. Among the many events there will be family friendly entertainment, arts and crafts activity and live music from various trad groups at The Alley, with home-made stew and light refreshments on offer. Photo: DCSDC

Buncrana St Patrick's Day parade and events: There will be lots of floats, bands and attractions around Inishowen's largest town for the festivities this year. There will kids' activities before and after the parade, while pubs are hosting live music, and there will be band playing in the Market Square from 1pm to 2.30pm ahead of the parade setting off at 3pm along the usual route. Pictured at a previous Buncrana St Patrick's Day parade are John Porter (right) with young Buncrana GAA players. DER1118GS028

4. Buncrana St Patrick's Day parade and events

Buncrana St Patrick's Day parade and events: There will be lots of floats, bands and attractions around Inishowen's largest town for the festivities this year. There will kids' activities before and after the parade, while pubs are hosting live music, and there will be band playing in the Market Square from 1pm to 2.30pm ahead of the parade setting off at 3pm along the usual route. Pictured at a previous Buncrana St Patrick's Day parade are John Porter (right) with young Buncrana GAA players. DER1118GS028 Photo: George Sweeney

Derry Strabane Buncrana Limavady