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St. Patrick's Day

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a fun-filled day out at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Enjoy traditional Irish storytelling by renowned storyteller Eamonn Keenan and musician Aodan MacSeafriadh.

Suitable for families with children aged 3+ and free for families with a gardens ticket. Spaces will be allocated on a first come, first served basis and all children must be accompanied. 

Performance times:

10:30 – 11:00 
11:30 – 12:00 
12:30 – 13:00 
14:00 – 14:30 
15:00 – 15:30 
16:00 – 16:30

When

16 March

Various times

Ticketing information

Tickets available soon.


Included in all admission tickets (Members go free)

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