March 16th-18th 2018

Assembly Point: Father Griffin Road Start Time: 11:30am PROOF Parade Route: Lower Dominick Street, Bridge Street, Mainguard Street, , Williamsgate Street, North and Prospect Hill. PLEASEPLEASE CONFIRM CONFIRMBEEN THAT GIVEN YOUALL ARTWORKMAY UNDERSTAND RESULT RELATED IN THAT EXTRA TOISUPPLY FEES THIS AND/OR PROJECT / ID3 WILL DELAYS HAS NOT BEEN INACCEPT COMPLETION REVIEWED RESPONSIBILITY AND OF APPROVEDMY WORK. FOR ERRORS IN DESIGN AFTER THIS POINT. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT CHANGES MADE AFTER APPROVAL HAVE Wheelchair viewing point available on Eyre Square North, Irish Sign Language available beside the viewing stand on the Plaza Eyre Square. There are limited places available for both and advance booking is not an option so patrons are advised to turn up in advance of the parade start time to avail of a space. Friday March 16th Saturday March 17th Dance Project presents a workshop in traditional Irish dance Music with BackWest on the Plaza Stage 3:00pm to 5:00pm 10:30 to 11:30am Hall Plaza Stage, Eyre Square Celebrate St Patrick’s day by learning some jigs and reels! This powerful ensemble delivers Irish traditional music, song and dance to their Taught by renowned dancer Kristyn Fontanella, who has toured audiences in a highly unique fashion. Their performances are vibrant, energetic and the world with Riverdance, Lord of the Dance and Gaelforce, yet foster the organic nature of their home traditions and heritages. this workshop will be all about having fun while dancing some popular ceilí dances and Irish dance steps. Cost of workshop is 5 per person. Galway St Patrick’s Day Parade - Bookings through [email protected] ‘A Celebration of Gastronomy – From Farm to Fork’ Suitable for all levels. Start time: 11.30am Outdoor screenings of a selection of classic ‘Irish’ movies Starting at Father Griffin Road winding its way up Dominick Street, through 4:30pm to 8:30pm Shop Street and past the viewing stand on the Plaza in Eyre Square, finishing on Prospect Hill. Join us on the waterside at the Spanish Arch, overlooking the fantastic 2018 marks the 116th anniversary of the Galway St. Patrick’s Day Parade and, as Claddagh Basin for an evening of classic Irish movies. always you can expect a wonderful spectacle as an array of community, Details on the movies to be screened can be found on cultural, sporting and international groups including Ireland’s pioneering spectacle https://www.facebook.com/paddysdaygalway/. theatre company Macnas, showcase the cities diverse culture and talent. Celebrating the Galway, West of Ireland regions designation as Region of Gastronomy 2018 the theme of this year’s parade is Programme Launch Galway West of Ireland European Region of Gastronomy 2018 ‘Gastronomy – from Farm to Fork 5:00pm to 6:30pm Immerse yourself in the carnival atmosphere as the streets come alive! Spanish Arch To celebrate the The Clandestinos launch of the flagship 1:30pm to 3:00pm programme for Plaza Stage, Eyre Square Galway, West of Ireland From classic Jamaican roots reggae, the British ska and punk artists it helped European Region of Gastronomy 2018, the people of Galway city and county are influence, to the Latin tinged sounds implemented by the likes of Manu Chao and invited to a free, family, outdoor event at Spanish Arch, Galway city, at 5pm. Buena Vista Social Club; The Clandestinos fuse all of this together in their 7-piece A community opening ceremony will be followed by a family céilí, and the live show to get the high spirits up and to make people move! celebration will also showcase local food producers to spotlight the region’s dynamic food sector and rich food heritage. PROOFFamily Fun in ‘The Village’ Céilí Mor featuring Mick Crehan and ‘The Crane’ musicians After the Parade until 6.00pm 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Spanish Arch PLEASEPLEASE CONFIRM CONFIRMBEEN THAT GIVEN YOUALL ARTWORKMAY UNDERSTAND RESULT RELATED IN THAT EXTRA TOISUPPLYLooking FEES THIS AND/OR PROJECT / ID3 for WILL DELAYS HAS a NOT fun BEEN INACCEPT wayCOMPLETION REVIEWED RESPONSIBILITYto finish AND OF APPROVEDMY WORK.off FOR the day? Wander out Get your St Patrick’s Festival Galway weekend off to a toe tapping start and join usERRORS IN DESIGN AFTER THIS POINT. I ACKNOWLEDGEalong the THAT Salthill CHANGES promenade MADE AFTER APPROVAL and join HAVE us in in ‘The Arch’ for an evening of traditional music, dance and craic! “The Village’ Salthill for an afternoon of music, dance, children’s activities and festivities. Festivities will continue until 6pm. For more details on the line up go to https://www.facebook.com/thevillagesalthill/. Sunday March 18th Outdoor screenings of a selection of classic ‘Irish’ movies 6.00pm to 10.00pm Spanish Arch After a hectic weekend join us for a few more of your favourite and familiar classic movies alongside one of the best views in Galway. Details of movies to be screened available on https://www.facebook.com/paddysdaygalway/