By Dan Walsh St Patrick’s Day has historically been a significant occasion for celebrating Irish heritage, though cultural practices are evolving. Government officials and ministers are currently travelling abroad, and publicly consuming Guinness is now viewed with disapproval. St. Patrick’s Day symbols are made in China, many people confuse shamrock with clover, and newcomers areContinue reading “A St Patrick’s Day parade near you!”
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Crowds gather for Fethard parade
By Dan Walsh at Fethard-on-Sea Large crowds gathered along Fethard-on-Sea’s main street today for the early St. Patrick’s Day parade, celebrating community spirit, culture and pride in tradition. St. Patrick himself walked the route ahead of St. Mogue’s GAA supporters. An Garda Siochána and volunteers assisted stewarding during this family experience. The Irish Coast GuardContinue reading “Crowds gather for Fethard parade”
Enniscorthy celebrates connecting roots!
By Dan Walsh There is an international flavour coming to Enniscorthy. A delegation from Blacktown City, Australia, will lead the Enniscorthy St. Patrick’s Day parade, with Mayor Brad Bunting as Grand Marshal. Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, chose not to travel to Savannah, Georgia, so Cllr Pat Kehoe will take herContinue reading “Enniscorthy celebrates connecting roots!”
Plans for Enniscorthy St. Patrick’s Day
By Dan Walsh Enniscorthy St. Patrick’s Day Committee will hold an open meeting this evening (Tuesday 23rd January) at 6pm in the Enniscorthy Municipal District Offices, Market Square. New committee members are needed to help organise the festival and new ideas are welcome. “We need your support, and we need our community to come on board.Continue reading “Plans for Enniscorthy St. Patrick’s Day”
A Happy St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated
By Dan Walsh at Gorey and Curragraigue The ‘HAPPY’ was put back into St. Patrick’s Day as crowds gathered in big numbers at parades across Co. Wexford today. It was 16 degrees in Gorey as thousands lined the entire parade route on both sides of the Main Street. It took forty minutes for all theContinue reading “A Happy St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated”
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