Photo: Valerie O'SullivanSome of the colourful characters at the Boherbue St. Patrick’s Day paradeJunior dancers of the Irwin School of Dancing in the St Patrick's Festival parade in Killarney. Photo: Valerie O'SullivanEvery corner of the country has turned green today as local parades were underway across Irish towns and villages to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Kinlough in north Co Leitrim was home to Ireland’s earliest St Patrick’s Day parade which kicked off at midnight. Former president Micheal D Higgins was a guest of honour for the St Patrick’s Day parade in Galway City, which took place as part of four day celebration. Meanwhile, in the northwest, the heavy rain in parts of Co Donegal did not dampen the cheerful spirits of thousands spectators who turned out for St Patrick’s parade in Letterkenny.

Source: Irish Independent March 17, 2026 21:36 UTC