St Patrick’s Day in celebration of Ireland’s patron saint, is often the cause of more revelry than England’s own St George’s Day musters.

Who knows whether that will be the case this year, but the signs are that St Patrick’s Day, on Tuesday, March 17, will take an early lead and you don’t even have to leave Kent to enjoy the craic!

A party and live music from CJ and Friends will get them jigging at the Wrotham Arms, BROADSTAIRS, from 9pm, with upbeat Irish songs, Irish folk, and popular covers by Irish artists. Visit www.shepherdneame.co.uk/pubs/broadstairs/wrotham-arms

The Remains Of Johnny Cash will deliver a spirited and energetic show at WALMER’s Lighthouse including a selection of Irish songs to honour the occasion from 8.30pm. Visit www.thelighthousedeal.co.uk

They’ll be having a whale of a time at ASHFORD (Rail) Bowls Club in Beaver Road from 7.30pm. Tickets to the St Patrick’s Day party cost £5 in advance but will also be available on the door. Email stpatrickspartyashfordkent@gmail.co.uk

All of Tuesday will be dedicated to St Patrick’s Day celebrations at picturesque gastro pub the Cricketers Inn in MEOPHAM. Visit www.thecricketersinn.co.uk