St Patrick's Day in Dunmore East | The Spinnaker Bar

St Patrick's Day at The Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East — trad music, green pints, and a genuine Irish harbour pub celebration. The best way to spend Paddy's Day in Co. Waterford.

Paddy's Day at The Spinnaker

St Patrick's Day is one of the great occasions of the year at The Spinnaker Bar. The bar has made itself the focal point of St Patrick's Day celebrations in Dunmore East — trad music, decorated bar, celebratory atmosphere, and the kind of genuine Irish craic that makes Paddy's Day meaningful rather than just another day off.

There's something particularly right about spending St Patrick's Day in a harbour pub in an Irish fishing village. Dunmore East has the authenticity and character that makes the day feel genuine, and The Spinnaker is where the celebrations happen. Local families, visitors who've made the trip specifically for the occasion, and the bar's regular crowd all come together for one of the best days of the year.

Traditional Music on Paddy's Day

Trad music is central to the Spinnaker's St Patrick's Day programme. The bar arranges live trad sessions through the day and into the evening — fiddles, bodhráns, flutes, and the sessions that build as the day goes on and the bar fills up. It's Irish music on Ireland's national day, in a proper Irish pub. It doesn't need to be any more complicated than that.

Food and Drink on St Patrick's Day

The kitchen is in full operation on Paddy's Day, with the full menu available alongside the celebratory atmosphere. The bar puts on the kind of food and drink offering that suits a long, celebratory day — from a proper lunch through to evening meals as the music builds. Dietary requirements are always catered for — ask the team when you book.

Book Your Paddy's Day Table

St Patrick's Day at The Spinnaker is always busy. To guarantee your spot — particularly if you're bringing a group — ring (051) 383 133 in advance to book. The team posts what's planned for the day on Facebook — follow the page for the full Paddy's Day programme details.