The worldwide festival kicks off this weekend
Excitement, expectation, and plenty of fun lie ahead for international students at the University of Limerick this weekend.
Saint Patrick’s Day, which takes place next Monday, will be celebrated for the whole weekend and there are plenty lot of activities and events in Limerick and abroad for people to enjoy, especially students.
As the bank holiday weekend approaches, international students are immersing themselves in Irish traditions, attending local events, and experiencing the vibrant atmosphere that makes this national celebration so special.
For many of these students, this is their first time experiencing the holiday, meaning expectations are higher than ever.
To find out how they plan to mark the occasion, Limerick Voice spoke to some Erasmus students about their weekend plans and what they knew about the festival before arriving in Ireland.
We talked to Daniela Radu, a 20-year-old Spanish student who has been living in Limerick since last September. She is planning to stay in Limerick for Saint Patrick’s Day, so she can see how it is celebrated in the city she lives in. “I will go to the city with my friends, we will have an Irish drink! We will wear green clothes; we will paint our faces, and we will watch as people in the streets celebrate their nationality!”
While some students prefer to stay local, others are taking the opportunity to explore different celebrations around Ireland. One of them is Emeline Porte, a 22-year-old French student who arrived in Limerick in January and has been captivated by the city’s vibrant atmosphere.
“I am going to Galway with one of my best friends. We are going to watch the Galway’s St Patrick’s Day parade in the main square and then we are attending some of the events that the Galway City Council has organized,” said Emeline.
She plans to spend the bank holiday weekend in Galway, as the city has a packed schedule of exciting events. One highlight is Indie Music Day on Saturday, March 15.
However, the most anticipated attraction for many international students is the Festival Village in Eyre Square. “I couldn’t be more excited about the free outdoor concerts,” Emeline added.
Finally, Hungarian Erasmus student Dora Czuros shared what she’s hoping to do this coming St Patrick’s Day. “We are attending the Bumble Blossom Fairy as well as the Festival Treasure Hunt. We are looking forward to it,” she said.
Saint Patrick’s Day is next Monday, March 17, and international students at the University of Limerick are gearing up to celebrate one of Ireland’s biggest events.
For many of these students, this is their first time experiencing the holiday, making expectations higher than ever. To find out how they plan to mark the occasion, we spoke with some Erasmus students about their weekend plans and what they knew about the festival before arriving in Ireland.
Daniela Radu, a 20-year-old Spanish student who has been in Limerick since last September, is opting to stay in the city to experience the celebrations firsthand. “I’ll go into town with my friends. We’ll have an Irish drink, wear green, paint our faces, and watch as people celebrate their nationality,” she shared.
While some students prefer to stay local, others are taking the opportunity to explore different celebrations around Ireland. One of them is Emeline Porte, a 22-year-old French student who arrived in Limerick in January and has been captivated by the city’s vibrant atmosphere.
“I’m going to Galway with one of my best friends. We’ll watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade in the main square and then attend some of the events organised by the Galway City Council,” said Emeline.
She plans to spend the bank holiday weekend in Galway, as the city has a packed schedule of exciting events. One highlight is Indie Music Day on Saturday, March 15. However, the most anticipated attraction for many international students is the Festival Village in Eyre Square. “I couldn’t be more excited about the free outdoor concerts,” Emeline added.