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Some of the younger members of Clonmel Show pass the reviewing stand in Parnell Street during Clonmel's St Patrick's Day parade. Picture: John D Kelly
The St Patrick’s Day Parade in Clonmel was a successful, colourful and entertaining event for all the family.
John Casey, who has been involved in Scouting in Clonmel for 60 years, was the Grand Marshal for the event.
Two representatives from Clonmel’s twin towns attended the St Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Invited by Mayor of Clonmel Pat English, the Deputy Mayor of Reading, Debs Edwards and her husband Alun, and the Deputy Mayor of Eysines, Sandrine Marsan and Councillor Annegaelle Mac Nab, watched the parade from the viewing stand outside the Town Hall, where they were entertained by various groups.
Bands that took part included Banna Cluain Meala which, along with IUNVA (Irish United Nations Veterans Association) members led off the parade. The Cashel Pipe Band was also in attendance.
Numerous sporting groups that took part included Moyle Rovers, Clonmel Rugby Club, Clonmel Commercials, St Mary’s Hurling and Camogie Club and Clonmel Óg.
Dance and fitness groups were represented by The Majorettes, Sonic Fitness, DR2 Dance Group and Kool School.
Above: Large crowds turned out in Parnell Street to view the annual parade in Clonmel on Friday last. Picture: John D Kelly
The emergency service vehicles also took part, making their presence felt with their sirens.
Clonmel welcomed some new participants including The Lingaun Valley Tourist Group, while St Patrick himself (Owen “Leggs” Lanigan) also made an appearance.
Other groups that participated were the Scouts, The Carers Association, South Tipperary Arts Centre, The Workman’s Boatclub and Clonmel Show.
Great entertainment was also provided by the Clonmel Pride entrants and the Clonmel Indian Community, who thrilled the crowd with their dancing and music.
The Community Garda team, along with their honorary colleagues, The Little Blue Heroes, were present to ensure that everyone enjoyed this community event safely.
Clonmel Borough District thanks all who assisted and participated to make St Patrick’s Day in Clonmel a huge success.
They are especially grateful to the St Patrick’s Day organising committee.
For more photos from Clonmel's St Patrick's Day Parade see this week's Nationalist.
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