traditional irish customs
- While traveling, some people like to completely immerse themselves in the culture of wherever they may be. Ireland offers a rich, ancient, and fascinating culture sure to captivate your attention. With an activity or tradition for every age, you’re sure to find something that interests you.
1. St.Patrick’s Day-March 17th
· It is always important to wear green on this day
· It is a day to celebrate St.Patrick, the Patron Saint
· Parades are everywhere on St.Patrick’s day
· Annual St.Patrick’s day festival in Dublin lasts for 5 days, including art shows, plays, and carnivals
2. Christmas-December 25th
· Many families place candles in the windows, while the rest of the decorations are similar to that of the U.S. and U.K.
· In Irish (or Gaelic) Christmas is 'Nollaig' and Santa is known as 'San Nioclás'
· The day after Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day or Boxing Day is also very important in Ireland. Soccer matches and Horse racing meetings are traditionally held then
3. Cork Jazz Festival- Late October
· Festival in Cork that celebrates Jazz music
· Famous artists like Ella Fitzgerald have performed here
· Street entertainment, workshops, lectures, a jazz choir, a Jazz Camp for student musicians, and lots of participation events
· Jazz capital of Europe, attracting many
4. Festival of World Cultures- July
· Diverse world music, food fairs, art exhibitions, workshops and cultural demonstrations as well as a Festival newspaper and nightly Festival Club where Irish artists jam with world musicians
· 90% of the events here are free
· Over 250,000 attendees