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Break to Dublin

There’s no better way to celebrate your stag weekend then a St Patrick’s Day Stag Weekend in Dublin! It’s only a month away!

Dublin is regarded as the friendliest city in the world and by spending the festives in the Emerald Isle, there is no better place to be. The festivities in Dublin are spread over a 6 day period and include celebrations through the arts, music, film and comedy. Why not come and see what the craic is all about! Ireland’s biggest selling point is the nightlife and it’s the biggest spectacle in Dublin. With an array of traditional pubs with live Irish dancing and music, you will be sure to have an unforgettable St Patrick’s Day Dublin stag weekend.

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Cheltenham festival break

Why not start your St Patrick’s Day Stag Weekend in Cheltenham with a great day at the races. Over 10,000 people that attend the festival come from Ireland and cheer on one of the many Irish trained horses. There are 27 races over the 4 days, where the best National Hunt horses from around the world compete. The highlights include the highlighted races; the Champion Hurdle, Queen Mother Champion Chase, World Hurdle and the Gold Cup.

Within the racecourse and in the nearby towns, the atmosphere is electric with a sea of green in celebration of the public holiday. So if you’re looking to spend your St Patrick’s Day in a different way, then make sure it’s at the races as you’ll have an unforgettable time!

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New York stag weekend break

The Irish community is one of New York’s most important ethnic groups and accounts for a quarter of the New York population. During the late 19^th century, up to 2 million Irish people left their homes during the Great Famine in search of a new life in America.

To this day, the Irish-Americans have not forgotten their heritage, so when St Patrick’s Day comes around New York City is a sea of Green and is the place to be. Whether you go to church, the parade or a pub, this is one of the city’s most exuberant annual celebrations. Highlights include the St Patrick’s Day Parade, which thousands of people align the streets to watch floats, automobiles, exhibits and 150,000 marchers celebrate this special day.

The festive really kick off on the evening in the Irish bars and restaurants. These are certainly the places to go for a pint of your favourite Irish Guinness and a thick, hearty steak or shepherd’s pie, while tapping your feet to the sounds of traditional live Irish music and dancing.

A stag do in New York is one not to be missed and one you will fall in love with.