St Patrick's day
suki1964
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in N. Ireland
Have a nephew coming for a visit next week and he's just stunned me by asking about St Patrick's day
Me and DH have always worked the day so don't have a clue. I told him he needs Belfast to see a parade ( he's in Eire the flowing week)
Am I right? Will he have a good day in Belfast?
If he goes, what pubs would be good for him during the day?
Me and DH have always worked the day so don't have a clue. I told him he needs Belfast to see a parade ( he's in Eire the flowing week)
Am I right? Will he have a good day in Belfast?
If he goes, what pubs would be good for him during the day?
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Think Downpatrick usually have a parade as well.
Parade usually ends up in Custom House Square with some events on there so somewhere like McHughs might be a good spot for a few pints0 -
All pubs will be super bunged from opening time
Belfast City Centre will be full of drunken teenagers
I personally avoid like the plagueNO MORE HANDWASH GLITCHES PLEASE :D0 -
St Patricks Centre in Downpatrick worth a visit.0
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If your up near the North West there is a variety of things to do and to be honest it is more family orientated in comparison to Belfast
More info at https://www.derrystrabane.com/Subsites/SpringCarnival/HomeI am trying, honest;) very trying according to my dear OH:rotfl:0 -
Avoid the student areas around the Ormeau Road on St.Patricks night.
Not pleasant
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/st-patricks-day-fears-for-belfast-holyland-residents-as-students-planning-massive-outdoor-party-35490672.html
I see the local 'blow-in' natives are restless this year again
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/heavy-police-presence-in-belfasts-holyland-area-welcomed-in-crackdown-ahead-of-st-patricks-day-35514335.html0 -
Full of little idiots, much agreed. Dublin road not much better in and around the likes of Filthies etc.0
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Now I know why I've never bothered lol
He's from Oz so I guess they see the parades on TV and think they are a must see whilst here, like doing the GoT tour and the causeway etc
I think I'll convince him watching the racing around the local is more traditional and will be more craic
Thanks for your help0 -
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Derry has a St Patricks day parade too, and a number of other places
List of last years events
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/whats-on-st-patricks-day-2016-celebrations-across-northern-ireland-34543977.html
I do like having a few drinks on St Patricks day - I do enjoy Belfast, but stay out of the student quarter - too busy!
McHughs is a good spot - although very busy!0
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