Details of Enniskillen Saint Patrick’s Day Shamrocks & Shared Stories micro festival on Monday and Tuesday have been announced. The svent expects around 30,000 visitors and offers quiet space option. Saint Patrick’s Eve features live music by Porter Bellys and illuminated flotilla on Lough Erne while Saint Patrick’s Day includes free fun day at Enniskillen Castle with family activities.
Festivities begin with an evening programme at Enniskillen Castle and Broadmeadow on Monday evening.
- Light the Lough Flotilla: A spectacular illuminated parade of over 40 decorated boats on Lough Erne.
- Live Music: A free “rock-folk” outdoor gig by The Porter Bellys.
- Food & Drink: Various hot food vendors and a licensed “horsebox” bar known as The Merry Mare.
Tuesday, 17 March 2026: St Patrick’s Day
- The main day features family activities and the signature “Castle to Castle” parade.
- Family Fun Day (1:00 pm – 3:30 pm): Free, interactive event at Enniskillen Castle and Broadmeadow featuring traditional music and dancing.
- Pre-Parade Entertainment (from 1:30 pm): Live music at The Diamond with The Hand Me Downs and guests.
- St Patrick’s Day Parade (3:30 pm – 4:30 pm): A procession with community floats, marching bands, and performers, led by Fermanagh & Omagh Women’s Aid.
- St Patrick’s Spring Market: Sunday, 15 March (12:00 pm – 5:00 pm) at Enniskillen Castle with over 40 artisan traders.
- On the Water: Features Row the Erne sessions and boat hire.
For the full, detailed programme, visit the Project St Patrick Facebook page or the Fermanagh Lakelands website.
Saint Patrick’s Day county by county in Ireland
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Saint Patrick’s Day state by state in the USA
Alabama – Alaska – Arizona – Arkansas – California – Colorado – Connecticut – Delaware – Florida – Georgia – Hawaii – Idaho – Illinois –Indiana – Iowa – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Maine – Maryland – Massachusetts – Michigan – Minnesota – Mississippi – Missouri – Montana – Nebraska – Nevada – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – New York – North Carolina – North Dakota – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Vermont – Virginia – Washington DC – Washington State – West Virginia – Wisconsin – Wyoming –
Saint Patrick’s Day province by province in Canada
Alberta – British Columbia – Manitoba – New Brunswick – Newfoundland and Labrador – Nova Scotia – Ontario – Prince Edward Island – Quebec – Saskatchewan
Saint Patrick’s Day state by state in Australia
New South Wales – Northern Territory – Queensland – Tasmania – Victoria – Western Australia
