Tipperary's largest town will be bustling with energy on St Patrick's Day

Above: Looking forward to St Patrick's Day in Clonmel are Colin Everitt (Westgate Creative), Garda Fiona Gleeson, Mags Rudnacka, Dolores Fahey (Civil Defence), Michelle Aylward (County Tipperary Chamber), St Patrick, Anita O’Brien (Clonmel Borough District), Mayor Pat English, Catherine McCormack (Clonmel Borough District), Robbie Hogan (Clonmel Borough District), Sergeant Brian Slattery

The St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Clonmel will begin with the traditional flag-raising ceremony at St Patrick’s Well at 8.15am.

This will be followed by the morning parade, departing Mitchel Street at 11.15am and proceeding to St Mary’s Church, Irishtown for 12 noon Mass in Irish.

The main St Patrick’s Day parade will commence at 3pm from the West Gate and proceed to the Town Hall in Parnell Street. It will be led by Banna Chluain Meala and will include the Grand Marshal Daire Lynch, the Mayor of Clonmel Pat English, local councillors and dignitaries.

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Olympic rower Daire Lynch is a popular choice as Grand Marshal. A member of Clonmel Rowing Club, he has had an illustrious rowing career to date, competing in national, European and World Championships, securing several honours along the way.

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Most notably, he and his rowing partner Philip Doyle won a bronze medal at the last year’s Olympic Games.

The town will be bustling with energy on Monday and everyone is invited to join the celebrations.