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Groups of families walking up and down Slemish Mountain on St Patrick's Day

Saint Patrick's Day on Slemish Mountain

When you hear "Saint Patrick's Day" what do you think of? Parades? Pints of stout in Irish pubs? The green river in Chicago? What if we told you the lesser known tale of how Saint Patrick’s first home in Ireland was right here in Mid & East Antrim, a site that now welcomes hundreds of visitors every year on Saint Patrick’s day for a pilgrimage walk?!

Read on to learn more about Saint Patrick’s links to Slemish and discover how you can visit this stunning place any day of the year!

  • Groups of families walking up and down Slemish Mountain on St Patrick's Day

    Saint Patrick's Day on Slemish Mountain

    When you hear "Saint Patrick's Day" what do you think of? Parades? Pints of stout in Irish pubs? The green river in Chicago? What if we told you the lesser known tale of how Saint Patrick’s first home in Ireland was right here in Mid & East Antrim, a site that now welcomes hundreds of visitors every year on Saint Patrick’s day for a pilgrimage walk?!

    Read on to learn more about Saint Patrick’s links to Slemish and discover how you can visit this stunning place any day of the year!

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