Bounce in a club with Pure Cork pizzazz, revel in a festival or kick back to some jazz. Catch an intimate gig in a pub with a fire or watch a horse race with locals that comes down to the wire…
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View allDetails, times and tips for visitors to Cork city and county
St. Patrick’s Day is one of the best times of the year to
visit Cork. The big highlight is the huge parade in Cork city centre that starts
at 1pm. Expect to see a vibrant and colourful display with people all walks of
life across the city – from sporting groups to dance schools, new communities,
our long-established brass bands, and special guests from around the world.
Many towns and villages around the county also have their own parades (see list
below).
If you want a good viewing position at the city parade you’ll
need to be there about an hour beforehand as crowds can be 5 or 6 people deep
in places.
The city parade starts at Parnell Bridge then circles around the city centre
island by heading up South Mall, on to Grand Parade, north along St. Patrick Street and east on to Merchant’s Quay finishing at Parnell Place. For more info click here
Be sure to keep an eye on the weather forecast and the Met Éireann rain radar. March
in Ireland can go from sunshine to rain showers in a matter of minutes so be
prepared for all conditions! 
Experiencing the energy of a traditional Irish music session
is a must and lucky visitors to Cork City have huge choice with Cork City Council’s
Lee Sessions taking place in bars all around the city centre. Check out our What’s On guide for exact times and locations.
St. Patrick's Day Parade Start Times (17th March unless stated otherwise)
Ballincollig: 3pm
Ballinagree: 12pm
Ballydehob: 1pm
Bandon: 2.30pm
Bantry: 12.45pm
Boherbue: 10.45am
Buttevant: 10am
Carrigaline: 2pm
Carriganima: 3pm (Saturday, 16th)
Carrigtwohill: 1pm
Castletownbere: 3pm
Charleville: 12:45pm
Churchtown: 12.15pm
Clonakilty: 2pm
Cobh: 2pm
Cork City: 1pm
Crosshaven: 2pm (Monday, 18th)
Dunmanway: 1pm
Fermoy: 12pm
Glanmire(upper): 3pm
Glounthane: 10.30am
Kanturk: 2.30pm
Kealkill: 3pm
Kinsale: 3pm
Knocknagree: 11am
Mallow: 2pm
Millstreet: 5pm
Newmarket: 12.30pm
Schull: 1.45pm
Skibbereen: 3pm
Sherkin: 2.30pm
Youghal: 3pm
