2026 Activities

St Patrick’s Eve – Monday 16 March 2026

6.30pm – 9.30pm

Festivities begin at Enniskillen Castle with an evening of free, family-friendly entertainment, including:

• Live outdoor “rock-folk” gig by The Porter Bellys
• Hot food vendors, coffee, ice cream and a licensed horsebox bar
• A stunning illuminated flotilla on Lough Erne, featuring 40+ boats, with public viewing points along the riverfront or grab the best spots behind the barrack walls.

St Patrick’s Day – Tuesday 17 March 2026

Free Family Fun Day

1.00pm – 3.30pm

The celebrations continue at Enniskillen Castle and the Broadmeadow with a lively afternoon of:

• Family entertainment and interactive activities
• Opportunities to get out and about on Lough Erne
• High-energy fun attractions and free sweet treats
• Travel to an island for active pursuits 
• Live traditional music and dancing
• Relax with traditional story telling in Enniskillen’s oldest building

• A wide range of additional catering vendors on site

Traditional St Patrick’s Parade

3.30pm – 4.30pm

The much-loved parade will travel from Castle back to Castle, winding through Enniskillen’s town centre and crossing its iconic bridges – celebrating the unique geography of the island town.

Visitors are encouraged to secure viewing spots early and enjoy:

• Pre-parade entertainment from the fabulous folkabilly group The Hand Me Downs with special surprise appearances along the main route.

Crowd numbers of up to 30,000 are expected throughout the day.

Quiet Space viewing is available by advance request:📧 info@projectstpatrick.com

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