Luckily, we're open on St. Patrick's Day! We're thrilled to host the Pub Scouts' 3rd Annual Celebration, featuring Traditional Irish Food, Trad Session, Songs & Tunes, Poems & Stories, Celtic Jokes, and a Raffle! Admission by suggested donation of $10 St. Patrick's Day 2025 sees Ireland brimming with excitement, as parades, concerts, and cultural events dominate city centres. Meanwhile, stores that remain open are ready to serve last-minute shoppers — but within the limited hours of operation that accompany this public holiday. FAQs Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated? For off-licences (including supermarkets), alcohol can be sold at these hours: Monday to Saturday from 10.30am to 10pm, and Sunday and St Patrick’s Day from 12.30pm to 10pm." Beyond Dublin, unique licensing laws apply nationwide for St Patrick's Day. While alcohol is usually available from 10.30am on Mondays, the sale of alcohol is delayed until 12.30pm every March 17. Off-licences, including supermarkets, are only permitted to sell alcohol between 12.30pm and 10pm on St Patrick's Day - two hours later than usual. For off-licences (including supermarkets), alcohol can be sold at these hours: Monday to Saturday from 10.30 am to 10 pm, and Sunday and St Patrick’s Day from 12.30 pm to 10 pm." Meanwhile, pubs and restaurants across Ireland are expected to operate as normal, meaning alcohol can be served between 10.30am and 11.30pm on St Patrick’s Day Ingredients: 1 cup of cream soda; 2 tablespoons of Irish cream-flavored syrup (non-alcoholic) Whipped cream for topping; Green sprinkles or chocolate shavings for garnish Nonalcoholic drinks are popular on St. Patrick’s Day weekend during The Burren’s four days of Irish music shows, which can last 10 hours each. The clarification has been made after gardai confirmed the voluntary ban on alcohol sales in off licenses will remain until 4pm be open for the full permitted trading hours on St. Patrick’s As final plans come together, revellers are being reminded about Ireland's unique alcohol licensing laws that apply nationwide on St Patrick’s Day. While alcohol is usually available from 10 St. Patrick’s Day Facts for 2023: 174%: Increase in beer sales on St. Patrick’s Day compared to the rest of the year (153% more spirits are sold compared with the average day). $1.84 Million: Market value of a leprechaun’s pot of gold. $6.85 Billion: Amount spent collectively on St. Patrick’s Day 2023 ($44 per person celebrating). Off-licences across the country this St Patrick's Day will open their doors later than expected. Alcohol can be sold in off-licences from 10.30am Monday to Saturday, but that changes to 12.30pm on You’re in luck—with St. Patrick’s Day around the corner on Thursday, March 17, projected alcohol sales are looking up. In fact, the average person will consume about 4.2 drinks on St. Paddy’s, and bar and restaurant sales can see an increase in sales of about 150% for the holiday. For off-licences (including supermarkets), alcohol can be sold at these hours: Monday to Saturday from 10.30am to 10pm, and Sunday and St Patrick's Day from 12.30pm to 10pm." Refreshing St. Patrick’s Day Mojito. The St. Patrick’s Day mojito is a fun twist on traditional mojitos. It mixes fresh mint with Irish whiskey for a cool taste. I’ll show you how to make the best mojito. What You’ll Need for a St. Patrick’s Day Mojito. Fresh mint leaves; 1 oz fresh lime juice; 2 oz Irish whiskey; 1 oz simple syrup In Dublin city centre, alcohol sales will be delayed until after the St Patrick's Day parade. This measure is part of a public safety plan to maintain a family-friendly atmosphere during the celebrations. Pubs and restaurants will operate normally, serving alcohol from 10.30am to 11.30pm. On St Patrick's Day, supermarkets including Dunnes, SuperValu, Lidl, Tesco and Aldi will have reduced opening hours, while alcohol sales are delayed, so check your local store's timings in advance. When it comes to the sale of alcohol, off-licences, including supermarkets, are allowed to sell it on St Patrick's Day between the hours of 12.30pm to 10pm, as is the rules for Sunday's. St Patrick's Day Alcohol Offers From Thursday 13th March. The Garden Event From Thursday 13th March. St Patrick's Day From Thursday 6th March. Meanwhile, pubs and restaurants across Ireland are expected to operate as normal, meaning alcohol can be served between 10.30am and 11.30pm on St Patrick’s Day, while nightclubs and late bars In terms of alcohol sales, off-licences, including supermarkets, can legally sell alcohol on St. Patrick's Day from 12.30pm until 10pm, following usual Sunday rules, reports the Irish Mirror.
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