Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Day Beercation

Overview

The Emerald Isle. No beercation destination appears on more beer bucket lists than Ireland, and no holiday embraces Ireland more than St. Patrick’s Day!

New for 2027, join Pub Culture Beercations for the ultimate Emerald Isle Beercation — one that includes celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in true Irish fashion. We’ll trade the massive Dublin crowds for the warm, authentic vibe of a smaller town or village in the west of Ireland, where the spirit of the day feels intimate, joyful, and deeply rooted in tradition.

Just like our beloved original Emerald Isle Beercation, we start and finish in Dublin (with three nights total), but this special edition dives deeper into the west and south with three unforgettable nights in vibrant Galway — right in the heart of St. Patrick’s Day festivities. We’ll also enjoy two nights in Cork, a night each in Westport and Dingle, plus a magical evening in an authentic Irish castle hotel at Ballyseede.

Along the way, we’ll raise countless pints in legendary pubs, explore Ireland’s rich brewing heritage, and create stories you’ll tell for years to come.

This beercation is a full immersion into Ireland’s beer, whiskey, and unbeatable pub culture. We’ll tour the iconic Guinness Storehouse, Galway Bay Brewing Company, West Kerry Brewing Company, Smithwick’s, and Midleton Distillery (home of Jameson, Powers, and more). We’ll even stop at historic Sean’s Bar in Athlone for a special Irish Coffee Master Class! Expect plenty of local pours, lively sessions, and the kind of camaraderie that only happens when good friends share great beer.

But it’s not all about the drinks (though they’re world-class). We’ll step back in time at historic treasures like the ancient Newgrange passage tomb at Brú na Bóinne, kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle and Gardens, stand in awe at the Rock of Cashel, and walk in the footsteps of Titanic passengers at the Titanic Experience in Cobh — the ship’s last port of call.

Scenic wonders await, too: the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, the windswept beauty of Inis Mór on the Aran Islands, and the jaw-dropping Slea Head Drive around the Dingle Peninsula. Every day brings new pints, new friends, new stories, and that unmistakable Irish welcome.

Whether you’re chasing your beer bucket list, dreaming of a proper St. Patrick’s Day celebration, or simply ready for an adventure filled with history, culture, laughter, and legendary pubs, this is the beercation for you. Exploring the world one pint at a time — this March, let’s do it on the Emerald Isle!

Ready to join the craic? We can’t wait to raise a glass with you. Sláinte!