Please check back regularly for details of St Patrick's Day parades happening around County Donegal for 2026.
Árainn Mhór -
The Arranmore Pipe band will be playing outside the Church before & after Mass. Afterwards they will be in the community centre (CFFAM). There will also be other singers & musicians performing.
Ardara -
You can get double the St Patrick's Day fun this year as the Ardara parade happens on Sunday 15th of March! Lots of fun for all the family guaranteed!
Ballyshannon -
The Ballyshannon parade will commence at 2pm from Allingham Parknear the Abbey Arts Centre and will make its way down town concluding at Market Yard.
Buncrana -
Buncrana’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off at 3pm on the 17th March this year, and the theme is simple - green. As creative or as casual as you like, we’re asking everyone to wear green and help turn Buncrana Main Street into a sea of colour. This year, we’re also attempting a world record attempt for the most people dressed in green, so every shade counts! Bring your friends and family for a great day out!
Bundoran -
The Bundoran parade will take place on Tuesday March 17th at 3:30pm from East End to West End. For those unable to make it, there will be a live broadcast on the
Discover Bundoran Facebook page - "shoutouts" can be emailed to
bundoranstpatricksday@gmail.com
Burtonport -
A day of celebration of our culture which will feature, musicians, Irish dancers, Irish stew and plenty other goodies, as well as some of the local marching bands, there will be games and raffles on the day. It takes place in St. Columba’s Community Centre in Burtonport from 12 pm -2 pm on St Patrick's Day. Any money raised is divided between the RNLI, the Community Centre and Burtonport Festival which will celebrate its 50th in july this year.
Creeslough -
The Creeslough parade will take place on Tuesday 17th of March at 12pm with the theme of "Celebrating Our Waters". The newly re-formed Creeslough band will lead the parade.
Donegal Town -
A big celebration of the national holiday in Donegal Town as usual! The parade begins at 3pm. Get in good and early and watch out for road closures to facilitate the event.
Dunkineely -
The Dunkineely St Patrick's Day Parade will take place on Saturday 14th of March at 1:45pm at the Community Centre.
Glencolmcille -
The annual parade takes place in Glencolmcille on March 17th at 3pm. It will begin at the GAA grounds and conclude at Halla Muire.
Kilcar -
Tosóigh an paráid i gCill Chartha ag 12:30 are an 17ú Márta
Letterkenny -
A massive day planned in Letterkenny this St Patrick's Day with live entertainment from 1pm and the parade kicking off at 3pm, it’s set to be a fantastic celebration for all ages and the biggets parade in the county.
Mevagh -
The Mevagh parade will happen on Tuesday 17th March with the theme of "Celebrating Community and Culture"
Mountcharles -
A fun day for all the family from 12:30pm on Tuesday March 17th. And Free Ice Cream!!
