Saint Patrick's Day or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, "the Day of the Festival of Patrick") is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated annually on 17 March. 

Saint Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland. It is also widely celebrated by the Irish diaspora around the world, especially in Britain, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand.

St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most popular annual festivals in the world. While the biggest celebrations happen in Dublin, there are plenty of other St. Patrick’s Day parties to check out around the globe. Here, we take a look at some of the destinations 'going green' this St. Patrick’s Day:

Sydney Opera House

 
Niagara Falls


Chicago River


The Pyramid and Sphinx in Giza, Egypt



St. Patrick's Day Parade, New York

Third level graduates who have received a primary degree, a postgraduate higher diploma or a masters from an Irish third level educational institution on or after January 1 2007 can apply for this scheme.

A person who qualifies for this scheme (level 8 or upwards qualification) will be granted one non-renewable extension to their current student permission for a twelve month period starting on the day upon which they receive their exam results. This scheme allows the person to work for up to 40 hours a week under student visa arrangements (Stamp 2) and/or to seek employment and apply for further permission to remain in the state under green card or work permit arrangements.


Graduates should apply at the Garda National Immigration Bureau, 13/14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2.

DBS are holding their next Open Event on Tuesday 13th May, 5-7pm.

Our Open Events are an ideal opportunity for you to visit the college and obtain further information on all our full-time programmes and speak with industry specialist lecturers to identify the programme that is most suitable for your future development.

For information on our lecturing staff and their achievements and specialist areas, please visit our website for information on our Academic Schools and Staff.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Please be aware that you can call into the Aungier Street building, Monday to Friday from 8.45am - 5.15pm to consult with our Admissions team.

You do not need to make an appointment. You can also contact us on +353 1 4177500 or by email to international@dbs.ie.

Why not contact us today with your questions and take the first step towards your academic development.