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The traditional St Patrick’s Day climb of Slemish will take place on Sunday, March 17 - with a series of activities planned to make it a rewarding experience for all. The music marquee at Slemish Car Park will offer lunchtime entertainment from Portglenone Comhaltas Group and Counties Antrim and Derry Country Fiddlers Association - performing Slemish Mountain is the legendary first known Irish home of Saint Patrick. [6] According to legend, following his capture and being brought to Ireland as a slave, Patrick worked as a shepherd at Slemish Mountain for about six years, [7] from ages 16 to 22, for a man named Milchu (or Miluic). Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day on March 17th with a trek up Slemish, connecting with its historical significance to St. Patrick. Enjoy stunning views After being captured by pirates at the age of 16, Saint Patrick was alleged to have worked as a shepherd on the slopes of Slemish for six years before escaping. These days St Patrick’s Day sees people participate in an annual pilgrimage to Slemish, drawing large crowds prepared to make the climb to the summit. An overview of the Slemish walk The traditional St Patrick’s Day climb of Slemish will take place on Monday 17 March - with a series of activities planned to make it a rewarding experience for all. The music marquee at Slemish Car Park will offer an array of local musical entertainment from Portglenone Comhaltas Group and Counties Antrim and Derry Country Fiddlers Pilgrim's Mass @ 9am, St Patrick's Church, The Braid, 189 Carnlough Road, Broughshane BT43 7JW Followed by Slemish Climb; Parkin @ Michelin in Broughshane March 18, 2017 at 1:00am GMT. THE St Patrick’s Day when the central heating boiler broke down is many moons ago – at least four decades in ordinary time. Celebrate St Patrick’s Day this year by taking part in the annual Slemish climb on Monday, March 17. The hub of entertainment will take place at Slemish Car Park, with performances from local musicians; Portglenone Comhaltas, Counties Antrim and Derry Country Fiddlers Association and the Doone Brothers and children’s face painting. St Patrick’s Day at Slemish – March 17 Slemish, possibly not the volcano that some children once believed it to be . Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day by taking part in the annual trek up St Patrick’s Day at Slemish – March 17. Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day by taking part in the annual trek up Slemish—the legendary mountain where Ireland’s patron saint once tended sheep. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is inviting residents to celebrate St Patrick’s Day this year by taking part in the annual Slemish climb on Monday, March 17. Photo: Paul Faith "There is a free park and ride at Michelin , Raceview Road to and from the event; this service will run continually from 9am-3.30pm with the last departure from Celebrate St Patrick’s Day this year by taking part in the annual Slemish climb on Monday 17 March. The hub of entertainment will take place at Slemish Car Park, with performances from local musicians; Portglenone Comhaltas, Counties Antrim and Derry Country Fiddlers Association and the Doone Brothers and children’s face painting. The traditional St Patrick’s Day climb of Slemish will take place on Monday 17 March - with a series of activities planned to make it a rewarding experience for all. Over 1,500 people climb Slemish Mountain to mark St Patrick's Day Updated / Monday, 17 Mar 2025 14:59 Slemish Mountain is located near Ballymena in Co Antrim. By Conor Macauley. Northern Slemish, Co Antrim. Slemish, near Ballymena, Co Antrim An organised climb of the mountain takes place on St Patrick’s Day; information at midandeastantrim.gov.uk. Saul, Co Down. Northern Ireland is ready for a vibrant St Patrick’s Day celebration, with towns and cities turning green in honour of Ireland’s patron saint. Monday, 17 March 2025 Newsletters Meanwhile, 1,500 people made a St Patrick's day pilgrimage to Slemish mountain in County Antrim. Advertisement The mountain is believed to have been St Patrick's first home in Ireland. St Patrick's Day is marked all over the world by the 70 million who claim links to Ireland. Other celebrations include the annual St Patrick’s Day walk at Slemish and a programme of events
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