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| HOLIDAY GETAWAYS St Patricks Day
Holiday Getaways:
St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2012
updates by Shelley Waugh

Getaways in celebration of St. Patrick's Day

Ashford Castle, Ireland
St. Patrick's Day in Ireland offers plenty of festivities as well as first-hand exposure to the Emerald Isle's rich history and cultural traditions around this important holiday.

This year, Ireland's most historic five-star castle hotel, Ashford Castle, invites guests for a St. Patrick's Day weekend full of Irish culture and celebrations.

The entire package includes: Two nights' accommodation; full Irish breakfast each morning; dinner in the George V dining room on one evening with traditional Irish entertainment; boat trip to the island of Inchagoill and visit to St. Patrick's 5th-century church "templepatrick" and the most precious stone of Lugnad. The story of St. Patrick will be explained on board by Patrick Luskin, historian and captain of the ship; St. Patrick's Day games, including the "Pot of Gold" treasure hunt and "Long Puck" hurling (Puc Fada) competition; and Unlimited wishes at Ashford Castle's fountain, in order to capture the "Luck of the Irish!"
 
Available from March 16-18, 2012, the package is based on two people sharing and is priced from €650 (approximately US$890).

About Ashford Castle:
Ashford Castle, which dates back to 1228, is set on 350 acres of County Mayo, on the shores of Lough Corrib and the River Cong, with a backdrop of woodlands, lake, river and mountains. For more information, visit: www.ashford.ie
Merrion Hotel, Dublin Ireland
The five-star Merrion Hotel, left, is offering two packages for the holiday. Both packages encourage travelers to "Go Green," by indulging in Irish fare, sipping specialty cocktails and celebrating among the natives in the hotel's Cellar Bar, to watch Ireland play England in the "6 Nations" rugby tournament. 
 
Semi-Shamrock - One-night stay (March 16-20)
Includes: overnight accommodations in a Standard Garden room; full Irish Breakfast for two; and Black Velvet cocktails upon arrival
   
Based on double occupancy, rates start at €128 (approximately US$166) per person   

Full Shamrock - Two-night stay (March 16-20)
Includes: two nights' accommodations in a Standard Garden room; full Irish Breakfast for two each morning; Black Velvet cocktails upon arrival; one Grandstand ticket per person for the St. Patrick's Day festival; and a small picnic box to enjoy at the parade
   
Based on double occupancy, rates start at €323 (approximately US$420) per person.

About The Merrion: The union of four restored Georgian townhouses, joined with a contemporary Garden Wing, the hotel has 123 guestrooms and 19 suites, a spa, in-house pool and Ireland's only two-star Michelin restaurant, Patrick Guilbaud. For more information on The Merrion, visit www.merrionhotel.com.
Finding the luck o' the Irish in Massachusetts, USA

Once a year in mid-March, Massachusetts turns shades green and the sound of bagpipes fill the air and Irish culture is celebrated.

Greater Boston
• Irish Heritage Trail, nearly 300 years of Irish history
The tour begins at the Rose Kennedy Garden near the waterfront and ends at Fenway Park, which was built 100 years ago by Irish immigrant Charles E. Logue. In total, they have compiled more than 70 Irish landmarks throughout Massachusetts. Visit www.irishheritagetrail.com/boston  
   
• Irish Famine $1-Million Memorial Park
The park built by Boston’s Irish Community to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Irish Famine is located on Boston’s Freedom Trail and visited annually by over three million people. Visit www.boston.com/famine
   
• South Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 18
Sponsored by the Allied War Veteran’s Council, this parade is the second largest parade in the country. It is viewed in person by more than 600,000 people and aired on live TV. Visit www.southbostonparade.org
   
• 13th Annual Irish Film Festival, March 22-25
The Festival will feature a curated showcase of the Best of Irish contemporary cinema in Cambridge. Visit www.irishfilmfestival.com
   
• The Black Rose, an authentic décor Irish pub
Located in the historic Faneuil Hall area of Boston, the pub is currently celebrating its 35th birthday. It has live music, traditional food selections such as fish n’ chips, stews and corned beef, and of course, an endless supply Guinness. Visit www.blackroseboston.com

• The Burren, Somerville
Named after a great rocky expanse in Ireland’s County Clare, The Burren is where people gather to hear live traditional Irish music and classic dishes such as Guinness beef stew, shepherd’s pie and bangers & mash while listening to the sounds of the Celtic. Visit  www.burren.com

South of Boston
 
• Maritime & Irish Mossing Museum, Scituate
Set in the 1739 residence of Capt. Benjamin James on the Driftway, the Museum stands out on the South Shore of Massachusetts as one of those true gems of local history. Visit www.scituatehistoricalsociety.org
   
• Town of Abington St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 1pm
Held the Sunday after St. Patrick’s Day, this event invites all – Irish or not – to celebrate Irish cultural history. Visit www.eddiebaileysgarage.com/gpage.htm

Cape Cod & Islands

• Cape Cod Irish Village
Established in 1976 by Noel Henry and family, the Village offers guest rooms, a restaurant, along with an Irish Pub featuring traditional Irish entertainment.  Visit www.capecod-irishvillage.com
   
• Cape Cod Claddagh Inn & Irish Pub
The Inn is a Victorian Inn reminiscent of a small Irish manor. The pub serves home-made meals and classic Irish stouts, to visitors and locals alike. Visit www.capecodcladdaghinn.com
   
• Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Parade
Celtic marching bands and crowd favorites, the “Mummers.” On parade eve, the annual Grand Marshal’s Diner and Dance, also features an awards presentation. Visit www.capecodstpatsparade.com

Central Massachusetts
• Worcester Hibernian Cultural Center
The Center offers free dance lessons every Monday evening that includes ceili dances, Irish set dancing, traditional ballroom and two-step. Visit www.fiddlersgreenworcester.com
   
• Worcester County St. Patrick’s Parade, Sunday, March 11
The Irish American celebration starts at Park Avenue. Visit www.stpatsparade.com

Western Massachusetts
• Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade and Road Race, March 17 & 18
This two-day 37th annual event will begin with a Mummers Concert. Visit www.holyokestpatricksparade.com


For more information visit the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism @ www.massvacation.com


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