{"id":98892834,"date":"2018-03-12T18:28:33","date_gmt":"2018-03-12T22:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98892834"},"modified":"2021-08-04T07:51:07","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T11:51:07","slug":"the-dos-and-donts-of-celebrating-st-patricks-day-in-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/the-dos-and-donts-of-celebrating-st-patricks-day-in-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dos and Don’ts of Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you want an authentic experience that epitomizes a land and its rich history and culture, then not many things top spending St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland. While celebrations in countries outside Ireland are often associated with lots of debaucheries, you’d be surprised to learn about the other elements that are the main focus when on the Emerald Isle. So here’s our list of dos and don’ts before you even start looking for cheap international flights to Ireland<\/a>\u00a0— follow them carefully to know what’s the real craic<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Do\u00a0Learn About Ireland Before You Go<\/h2>\n

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If you\u2019ve only ever heard stories involving Guinness and potatoes, then you need to do your research. Ireland is a proud country that\u2019s been an independent nation since 1922. It has a rich culture and heritage and has also been home to literary greats like Sam Beckett and Oscar Wilde; has amazing folk music and dance; and is crazy about soccer, Gaelic football, and hurling.<\/p>\n

Don’t Arrive Too Late<\/h2>\n

There are tons of activities that revolve around St Patrick’s Day and the celebrations start almost a week earlier than March 17. Make sure to catch fun-filled carnivals, cultural shows, 5K runs, street vendors, live performances, and much more. Showing up just a day before will rob you of a great opportunity to soak up some Irish culture.<\/p>\n

Do Have Some Cash in Hand<\/h2>\n

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Make sure you\u2019ve made a run to the ATM and have cash handy. While your card will be accepted at most establishments, you can make it through long lines for food or drink faster with cash. Also, if you need to hop a taxi to make it to your accommodations, it\u2019s not guaranteed all cab services will accept cards. Be on the safe side —\u00a0have cash in hand.<\/p>\n

A<\/strong> definite<\/strong> “DO” is to book more cheap international flights! Explore more of the world\u00a0<\/strong>with these low fares!<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Do Dress up\u2026But Nothing Cheesy, Please<\/h2>\n

Leave those “Kiss Me, I’m Irish\u201d T-shirts at home \u2013 wearing one would just scream \u201cI\u2019m a tourist with bad taste.\u201d Also,\u00a0skip the provocative costumes; there’s a fair bit of fun involved with Irish-themed clothing and accessories but there\u2019s no need to be crass or crude.<\/p>\n

Don’t Sleep in…You’ll Miss the Parade<\/h2>\n
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If you\u2019re in Dublin, the annual St Patrick\u2019s Day parade starts at around 10 a.m., so it\u2019s important to get off the blocks early and be there around 9 a.m. to secure a good spot. Make sure you don’t drink too much the night before!<\/p>\n

Do Have a Good Time…But Pace Yourself<\/h2>\n

What’s Paddy’s Day in Ireland all about? The culture! Don\u2019t drink yourself into a boozy coma, instead understand that, for Ireland, this is a holiday to celebrate\u00a0national pride. So, before embarking on some drinking,\u00a0appreciate Irish cuisine with a traditional breakfast of eggs, mushrooms,\u00a0and tomatoes fried with bacon and butter, with delicious Irish soda bread on the side. Learn about the mythology and folklore of Ireland at the National Leprechaun Museum<\/a>. Later in the evening,\u00a0enjoy some traditional live music and dance, much like the locals do on this very special day.<\/p>\n

RELATED:\u00a0Staying Sober on St. Paddy\u2019s? Here\u2019s How to Do It & Where to Go!<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Don’t Go on About Your Irish Roots<\/h2>\n

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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland means you\u2019re going to be celebrating with people who were born and raised Irish. Even though you might be 1\/8th<\/sup> Irish and proud of it, no one wants to stand next to the blabbering drunk going on about the story of his great-grandfather who was Irish. Keep your Irish family lineage to yourself, because honestly, it\u2019s not going to be that impressive of a story.<\/p>\n

Do Have a Pint (or Three) of Guinness<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s nothing more appropriate to do on this special day than to down a few pints of Guinness after you\u2019ve saluted ‘Sl\u00e1inte’ (the Irish word for ‘Cheers’) to your fellow imbibers. So, regardless of your taste in alcohol, go ahead and do like the locals do! If you\u2019re not too fond of beer, grab a pint of cider or a glass of Jameson Irish Whiskey or some Bailey’s Irish Cream to join in on the fun. At all cost, avoid the green beer \u2013 that\u2019s just lame.<\/p>\n

Now that you know how to behave in Ireland on this festive occasion, start looking for cheap international flights and be on your merry way!<\/p>\n

Got any other tips for having a great Paddy’s Day in Ireland? Let us know in the comments!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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