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St. Patrick’s Weekend at Headfort – Kells’ Ultimate Party Hub

- Posted on: 25/02/2026 - $itemValue.title

If you’re looking for the best place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Weekend in County Meath, look no further - Kells is officially your St. Patrick’s Party Hub, and Headfort Arms Hotel is at the heart of it all.

From headline concerts and céilí bands to DJs, late bars, and live lounge sessions, we’ve packed the weekend with non-stop entertainment. Whether you're planning a night out with friends, a full weekend escape, or joining us after the parade, this is where the celebration happens.

Headline Concerts – Big Nights, Big Energy

We’re bringing serious atmosphere to St. Patrick’s weekend with two unmissable headline shows:

Saturday 14th March – K-POP Superslayers

(Last tickets remaining – don’t miss out!)

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Monday 16th March – The Highstool Prophets

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Expect high-energy performances, packed dance floors, and a crowd ready to celebrate in true Irish style.


Live in The Lounge – Your Front Row Seat to the Craic. Our cosy Lounge becomes the soundtrack to your St. Patrick’s weekend:

Friday 13/03 – Anthony Packenham | 8pm

Saturday 14/03 – No Direction | 10:30pm

Sunday 15/03 – Eddie Quinn | 9pm

Monday 16/03 – Eamon Toal | 10:30pm

Grab a seat, order your favourite drink, and soak up the electric atmosphere.


Live in The Kelltic Bar – Late Bars & Party Vibes. The Kelltic Bar is where things really kick off:

Friday 13/03 – DJ Paul McGuinness

Saturday 14/03 – Anthony Packenham + DJ (Late Bar)

Monday 16/03 – The Dirty Souls + DJ (Late Bar)

Expect dancing, great tunes, and a proper St. Patrick’s celebration.


Late Night Venue – Monday 16th March

DJ DERMO takes the party into the early hours!

If you're not ready to call it a night, neither are we. Keep the celebrations going long after the last encore.


St. Patrick’s Day – Tuesday 17th March

Kells comes alive for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and once the floats pass and the festivities continue, we’re keeping the energy high:

Tara Céilí Band – Live after the parade

Evening Entertainment with Shane O’Neill

Traditional tunes, dancing, and that unbeatable Irish spirit — the perfect way to round off the celebrations.


Make a Weekend of It

Why not turn St. Patrick’s into a full March getaway in Kells?

Stay overnight at Headfort Arms Hotel, enjoy locally sourced dishes in the award-winning Vanilla Pod, relax in our Lounge by the fire, and wake up to a full Boyne Valley Breakfast before another day of festivities.

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With concerts, céilí bands, DJs, and live music across multiple venues, there’s nowhere else you need to be this March.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s in Kells

Secure your concert tickets early - GET YOUR TICKETS HERE 

Book your accommodation in advance

Gather your friends and join the party

Kells is the place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Weekend 2026 — and Headfort is where the magic happens.

Call us - 046 924 0063

Email - events@headfortarms.ie