Planning: Outdoor Event Licence for St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dún Laoghaire 17th March 2027

Overview

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council received an application on 16 October 2026 for an outdoor event to take place at Newtownsmith Park, Queens Road and the Victoria Fountain in Dún Laoghaire.

If a public event is expected to attract 5,000 or more people, the organiser must get an Outdoor Events Licence from the Local Authority. The application is for a proposed St. Patrick’s Day parade, which will mainly involve local community groups, schools and businesses. The event is planned to take place on Wednesday, 17 March 2027.

The plans and maps can be viewed at the following Council offices during opening hours, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays):

• County Hall, Dún Laoghaire: 10.00am to 4.00pm
• Dundrum Office Park, Dundrum: 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm

Copies of the plans and maps are available for public inspection at both locations.

Closing date for submissions and comments: Friday, 6 November 2026. 

Under the Planning and Development (Licensing of Outdoor Events) Regulations 2026, anyone can make a written submission or comment on this application. 

This requirement is set out in the Planning & Development Act 2024 (as amended) and Part 3 of the Planning and Development (Licensing of Outdoor Events) Regulations 2026.