I found the St Patrick's Day VPN deal that'll protect you for less than a pint of Guinness — here's how to claim
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St Patrick's Day is synonymous with a pint of Guinness, but this year, real luck is found in the VPN market. While the holiday brings a spike in unsecured public Wi-Fi use and themed phishing scams, it also marks a rare opportunity to secure your digital life for a record-low price.
A quality Virtual Private Network (VPN) is your best defense, encrypting your traffic and bundling essential security tools like password managers and data breach alerts
ExpressVPN is one of the best VPNs available. It's the most secure VPN I've tested, simple enough for beginners, and — after some new additions — offers plenty of tools you need to stay safe online.
What's more, it starts from only $2.27 per month. That's its lowest-ever price and a third of the price you could pay for a pint of Guinness in Dublin on a day like St Patrick's Day.
Personally, I'd recommend an Advanced plan. It's still cheaper than deals from NordVPN, the best VPN overall, and offers a similar number of features to the likes of Proton and Surfshark.
ExpressVPN: lowest-ever prices on plans from only $2.27 per month - up to 83% off
St Patrick's Day is the perfect time to both celebrate Ireland and secure yourself online. There are loads of great VPN deals available right now, but none are quite as good as an ExpressVPN Advanced plan, which gives you:
📱 12 simultaneous connections (more than NordVPN)
⚡️ Lightway Turbo (one of the fastest VPN protocols)
🛑 Ad and malware blocking
📧 ExpressMailGuard email protection
🔐 ExpressKeys password management
🪪 Identity Defender
🌴 3 days of Holiday.com eSIM data
Alternatively, monthly plans start from only $12.99. No matter the plan you choose, all offer a 30-day money-back guarantee too.
The Advanced plan ensures you can access all of ExpressVPN's newest features — MailGuard, Identity Defender, Keys, and AI. That said, it's what ExpressVPN has behind the scenes that impresses me most.
Its Lightway Turbo protocol means ExpressVPN ranks among the fastest VPNs. Plus, its apps are among the best to look at and simplest to use. I also love that it automatically obfuscates your connection if you're in regions with restrictions. Plus, we believe Shadowsocks support may be on the way to improve this further.
That said, for a marginally improved all-around VPN experience, I'd still recommend NordVPN. Or, if you want superb VPN speeds and the tools to disconnect from Google, Proton may be a better alternative.

Rob is TechRadar's VPN Editor. Coming from a background in phones and technology, he's no stranger to the risks that come with putting yourself online. Over years of using different platforms, testing the limits of his online persona, and feeling the brunt of several data breaches, Rob has gained a keen understanding of cybersecurity and the benefits of services such as VPNs in providing a secure online experience. He uses this to not only advise on the best ways to stay secure online but also share his own experiences and especially how to avoid trouble. Outside of work, you'll find Rob on the tennis courts, in the gym, or diving into the biggest and best games of the year.
To share a story or tip, email robert.dunne@futurenet.com
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