Kildare Village can't wait for St Patrick's weekend..

Kildare Village is stealing a march on the rest of the country by already turning green for March 17.

Famous landmarks in Kildare will be turning green for the St Patrick's Day holiday.

Green floodlights are expected to be shone on the Naas Ball, Newbridge Town Hall and the Round Tower and St Brigid's Cathedral in Kildare Town

The green hues will tie in with international celebrations as iconic sites around the world change colour to commemorate Ireland's patron saint.