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​Saint   Patrick's  Day Celebrations in New Zealand

 for Unique photos of Fiddles
created into cards, posters, prints & information on Sessions, Events & Festivals for Celtic Musicians


Live Trad
  
St. Patrick – a big trad music fan www.livetrad.com
One of the biggest days on the LiveTrad calendar every year
is March 17th, when we celebrate St. Patrick, Patron Saint of
Ireland.


St Pat's Day the next live broadcast !!


NZ Irish Directory of Bars & Pubs:          
www.ireland.co.nz/bars_pubs.asp
 


Check out what's happening in your area........

2025 

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​Céilí Dance - St Patricks WeekendRoost Restaurant & Bar, 28 Bank Street, Whangārei
Saturday 15 March 2025 6:30pm - 9:30pm

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The Oak n Ferry
is located in the heart of the Woolston Village we pride ourselves as Local pub.

 Sports Bar
608 FERRY ROAD, Christchurch, New Zealand
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2024

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​After the parade, celebrations continue at Te Komititanga Square with the @barfootthompson Irish Music and Dance Festival from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

This year promises to be bigger and better, featuring on-stage Irish musicians and dancers, Irish-themed market stalls, food trucks, face painting, balloon twisting, and Irish crafts—plenty to keep everyone entertained!

You won't want to miss it! It's a showcase of the best Irish music and dance in Aotearoa. Enjoy a great day out for the family – All are welcome!  #BringingYouCloserToIreland #StPatricksDay See less


— in Auckland.
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Florrie McGreal's Irish Pub

Counting down the days!  Just two weeks until we paint the town green. Get your Irish cheer ready for a grand St. Patrick's Day celebration at Florrie McGreal's! 
​#14DaysToStPaddys #FlorrieMcGreals #IrishAtHeart #StPatricksDayCountdown

2023

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2022

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St Patrick's Festival NZ
St Patrick’s Festival 2022 cancelled ​
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​Gerry O'Neil Music
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Saint Patrick's Day - that came around quickly!
Hope everyone's keeping well. It's a quieter Paddy's day this year, with all venues limited to 100 max. I have a couple of warm up gigs this weekend coming...
Fri 11th - De Post Belgian Beer Cafe, Mount Eden 8pm-11pm
Sun 13th - Malt Public House, Ponsonby 3pm-6pm
Then Paddy's day itself, Thursday March 17th, 3 solo gigs....
11am - 2pm at The Claddagh Irish Pub
3pm - 6pm Florrie McGreal's Irish Pub
7pm - 10pm - Malt Public House.
Then its a week off to recover from listening to myself singing for 9 hours in one day - Might need a few weeks in therapy!
Have fun out there and hope to catch up with you out there somewhere, Happy Paddy's Day - Cheers/Slianté !

Past Years Events 

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St Patricks Day Parade            

 Sunday, March 17, 2018
Hugh Green Group St Patrick’s Parade 12pm-1pm, Ponsonby Road
Hugh Green Group Irish Music and Dance Festival, 11am-6pm, Western Park, Ponsonby

The parade begins at midday at the corner of Ponsonby Terrance and Ponsonby Rd and heads towards Western Park.
Following the parade, head along to the Irish Music and Dance Festival at Western Park. Enjoy a full programme of Irish music acts curated by Sean Kelly. There will also be traditional Irish dancing, food stalls and children’s activities. The Irish Music and Dance Festival runs from 11am until 6pm.
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The Clare Inn
274-278 Dominion Road, Auckland
Live music & dancing from noon throughout the day
www.theclareinn.com
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Florrie McGreals
St Patrick's Day Hooley ​
​The Annual St Patrick's Day Hurstmere Hooley is on again! Once again we join forces with our neighbors Master & Apprentice and The Elephant Wrestler...Join us on the Green Zone for a day of shillelaghs, shamrocks & shenanigans. 
Open for a traditional Irish Breakfast at 8am
Live Music from 2pm: Jono Lonney & John John Davey, Wild Clovers, Breslen Irish Dancers, . BE GREEN TO BE SEEN!

​138 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland
www.florriemcgrealsirishpub.co.nz    ​​

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The  Claddagh

372 Broadway New Market, Auckland
http://www.thecladdagh.co.nz/



Normanby Hotel

37 Normanby Road, Auckland

10:30am - 3:00am
Music by Dissolve & The Grail Irish Duo


Fiddler's Irish  Bar

71 Victoria Street West, Auckland
http://www.fiddleririshlivemusicbarauckland.co.nz/

​​Danny  Doolans

204 Quay Street West, Auckland, 1010
http://dannydoolans.co.nz/

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Doolan  Brothers

​ 570 Hillsborough Rd, Mount Roskill, Auckland 1041
414 Khyber Pass Rd, Newmarket, Auckland 1023
3 Robert St, Ellerslie, Auckland 1051
http://doolanbrothers.co.nz/

Muddy Farmer

 74 Wyndham St, CBD, Auckland 1010
http://www.muddyfarmer.co.nz/

O'Ryans Bar and  Restaurant

​ Pacific Square, 792 Great South Rd, Wiri, Auckland 2104
http://www.oryansirishbar.co.nz/

Murphys Law Irish  Bar

​200 Great South Rd, Drury 2113
http://www.murphyslawirishbar.co.nz/


The Shakespeare Hotel  & Brewery

61 Albert Street, Auckland

12:00pm - 2:00am

The Shakespeare Hotel & Brewery is having its biggest ever St Paddys
Day!

The staff invite you to join us to celebrate St Paddys! Make sure you wear
something green and lock the day out because we have it all.

 Plastic Paddys Irish band - live from 2pm - and live music throughout the
day!

We have even made a special brew in the brewhouse of our own stout for the
day (Murtaghs Lucky Irish Stout) .

 Special Irish menu on the day and heaps of excellent craft beer made right
here available.  

Prize for the best dressed .
http://shakespeare.nz/​

Restrictions: R18

The  Dogs  Bollix

​ 2 Newton Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1010
http://www.dogsbollix.co.nz/

Shenanigans Irish  Pub

127 Victoria St, Hamilton 3204
http://www.shenanigansirishpub.co.nz/

Village & Valley

12 Oteha Valley Road Extension
Auckland

Live Bands starting @ midday
Wear green as ther will be spot prizes for the best dressed!
R18

Hamilton

The  Quadrant Irish  Pub  & Kitchen

391 Victoria St, Hamilton 3204
http://www.thequadrantpub.co.nz/

Lucky Finns

28 Hood St, Hamilton 3204
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Diggers Bar

 17b Hood St, Hamilton 3204
https://www.diggersbar.co.nz/


Whangarei
McMorrissey's Irish  Pub  & Eatery

7 Vine Street, Whangarei

McMorrissey's St Patrick's Day (weekend) party.
Saturday's St Paddy's Day (for real) - Breakfast kicks off at 10am. Get your
green kit on and join us for a day/night of celebrating the Irish heritage -
it'll be a huge one. Celtic rock, Scottish, Irish, rock, pop, soul and anything
that's not rubbish!

There'll be prizes for best dressed, an all-day Irish menu, Guinness (of
course), leprechauns, authentic Irish whiskey and a whole lot of fun
planned.

R18
www.mcmorrisseys.co.nz

Wellington

Jack Hackett's Irish  Pub

7 Dixon St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
http://jackhacketts.co.nz/​

J J Murphy & Co

 119 Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
http://jjmurphy.co.nz/

D4 on Featherston

143 Featherston St, Wellington, 6142
http://www.d4featherston.co.nz/

The  Green Man  Pub

25 Victoria St, Wellington, 6011
http://www.thegreenmanpub.co.nz/home

Sprig & Fern On Tinakori  Rd

342 Tinakori Rd, Thorndon, Wellington 6011
http://www.sprigandferntaverns.co.nz/

Christchurch

Pierside Cafe & Bar

Cnr BrughtonMall & Marine Parade             11:00am - 11:00pm
The Shameless Few                                      12:00pm - 3:00pm
The Stome Cold Chillers                                 5:00pm - 9:30pm

All day Irish Menu
Spot prizes for the best dressed!
Shamus the Leprechaun will be there.
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New Edinburgh  Folk  Club  Dunedin

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St Patrick's Day Come All Ye.
 

          

Join us at the Church on March 17  for a night that’s not all about the about beer, but a chance to celebrate all things Irish. If you have something you want to perform,  please contact Kathryn to book a spot.
Join the Irish Beat Dancers and a few of our most infamous Celtic musicians, for a night of music and dance. 
Your act must not exceed 5 minutes or 2 items- first in--
first served ....
[email protected]
or  472 -8311

$5 ($3 members)

 The Church Restaurant and Bar,  

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