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Looking for a way to make your vacation last just a little longer? Cruise enthusiasts will be happy to know that their point of embarkation doubles as the perfect weekend getaway.

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Whether travelers are Irish themselves or an honorary reveler for the day, here’s why these three cities make for an epic celebration.