On March 17, 2026, the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day will kick off in Dublin. This year, the festival will highlight the connection of ‘Roots’, a theme that encompasses so much more than just Ireland.
Using a smartphone (video calling), a student from India can share the excitement of the parade from O’Connell St. by correspondingly sharing her experience with her parents.
A Limerick lad, who is currently living and working in Toronto, will join the festivities via online. Vowing to be back on home soil for the real thing next year. For now, the livestream will have to do.
A brother in Poland will join his sister via the video call, sharing the buzz and the pure craic of the green-clad crowd in Temple Bar by taking a screenshot of her live feed.
In the year 2026, ‘Roots’ will not only be a celebration of our ancestry, but it will also act as a ‘digital thread’ that pulls us all together, either through a screen or with sound; I am still here, and you are here with me.’
“Roots” are more global and wider now, it is:
- Those who left Ireland but are still connected to their home
- The ones who came to Ireland and are building roots here
- Even the ones whose families are spread across the globe, but they share the most important days, even if it is through a small screen
All depends on something easy and the right way to connect.
Digital for Good: Keeping Everyone Included
Ireland promotes ‘Digital for Good,’ which aims to ensure that people aren’t left out because they’re new arrivals, living abroad, older, or on a tight budget. It’s about making sure nobody is left out of the loop. Whether you're calling your granny in Galway or your folks in Delhi, it shouldn't cost a fortune to say hello. Simple and easily accessible digital tools that work for people of all age groups, professionals, expats, your parents and grandparents, and students. This is where Lyca Mobile becomes a no-brainer. It is easy to get started, top up and manage your plans and phone.
A good digital connection is necessary during days like St. Patrick’s Day. Having a good connection that is built across borders, just like Lyca Mobile.
Connectivity Map: Dublin Parade, 17 March
It’s not just about the price and perks; it is also about connection and speed when one needs it. Hence, we have created a map of Lyca Mobile’s coverage all along the parade route. So, whether you're soaking up the atmosphere on O’Connell Street or navigating the madness in Temple Bar, you get a signal to capture and share every moment in real time.
Digitally Good Plans From Lyca Mobile:
This festival, the parade, and the familiar path for most, the story travels much further. It travels through every student abroad, to every expat on a different schedule, for every parent or grandparent waiting for their children or grandchildren to call. With Lyca Mobile in your pocket, with plans that reduce the distance and keep you right in the thick of it, no matter where in the world you’ve planted your roots.