On St Patrick’s morning, March 17, Navan Centre and Fort will explore what drew the Saint to the area to build his first church as it hosts its Dawn Light event. Through drama and live music, the event will bring to life the ancient story of St Patrick’s arrival, and how he asked. VisitArmagh.com is Armagh’s official visitor site with events, things to do, tourist information tours and attractions. Plan your visit to Ireland's ecclesiastical capital. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Armagh will take place on March 17, 2025, starting at Christian Brothers’ School and passing through Armagh City Centre. It will feature colorful floats, live music, dance performances, and a festive atmosphere for all ages. Sleepy it may be, but come St Patrick’s weekend, the city knows how to honour our patron saint in style. St Patrick Armagh Festival is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors for its annual Home of St Patrick Festival, running from March 9th to March 17th, 2025. Many moons ago – 267 years to be precise – St Patrick’s Day in Armagh was a contentious day. It either remained a day of celebration or it passed as one in mourning. It was the day that marked the execution of one of South Armagh’s most infamous “outlaws”, Seamus MacMurphy – and all for the sin of “stealing a sheep”. The torch-led walk takes place on Sunday 16 March at 7.30pm and connects Armagh’s two breathtaking Cathedrals – St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral and St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Mass Times for St Patrick’s Day 2023 in Armagh Parish. Pubished 15/03/2023. Read More. Parish Pastoral Council; Login; Address. 41a Cathedral Road, Armagh, BT61 ARMAGH BT61 7QY Tel (028) 3752 2045 Fax (028) 3752 6182 Diocesan Pastoral Council. St Patrick’s Archdiocesan Trust Ltd. Archbishop Eamon Martin’s Message In less that two weeks time, thousands will take to the streets of Armagh City – the home of St Patrick – to celebrate Ireland’s patron saint! And the city is open to one and all this Monday, March 17 for what will be a wonderful procession through the streets of the ecclesiastical city. A vigil walk will take place between St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Cathedral at 19:30 GMT on Sunday 16 March. See the full list of Armagh events , external . Sara McGeary, tourism manager at Armagh City, Banbridge, and Craigavon Borough Council, said the city remains a key destination for those wanting to explore Patrick’s life and impact all year round. Again, St Patrick’s Day bunting has not been erected by the Council for a number of years. It was considered MIA (missing in action) for a number of years. The issue of bunting stretches back to the legacy Armagh Council, when there was a heated debate in 2012 about replacing the well-worn bunting at that time. It is unclear if bunting was A vigil walk will take place between St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Cathedral at 19:30 GMT on Sunday 16 March. See the full list of Armagh events . Newry From an open-air Shindig and a leprechaun run and stained-glass workshop and dawn light celebration at Navan Centre & Fort, there is something for everyone as part of the festival. Steeped in An Exhibition of Irish Dancing Dresses. Fri, 14 March - Sun, 13 April 09.00AM - 05.00PM Theatre at The Mill . Adm:FREE A Musical Celebration of St Patrick in St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral Armagh St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral will come alive on March 15 to the sound of renowned musicians from Newry Chamber Armagh City - the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland and the only city in the world with two cathedrals dedicated to Saint Patrick - is gearing up to welcome thousands of visitors for its Home of St. Patrick Festival. A vigil walk will take place between St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Cathedral at 19:30 GMT on Sunday 16 March. See the full list of Armagh events . St St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral in Armagh, glowing green in celebration of St Patrick's Day. Picture: ABC Council/PA Wire
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