IN PICTURES: Thousands flock to the return of the fantastic Nenagh St Patrick's Day parade

Nenagh Brass Band (Photo: Pádraig Ó Flannabhra / Photoart)

The Nenagh St Patrick's Day parade made a triumphant return this afternoon as thousands flocked to the north Tipperary town to see the fantastic display of arts and talent on show.

The parade kicked off at 1pm at the train station where community clubs and organisations proudly gathered, excited to showcase their members to the huge crowd that ran from Kenyon Street all the way up through the town to the courthouse. 

Over 30 clubs and organisations took part in the day including several sports clubs, Ormond Comhaltas, Nenagh Brass Band, Nenagh Kairali, Musical Theatre Academy and more. 

As well as that, Banba Square and the courthouse became home to a number of delightful market stalls, stocked full of great smelling food, unique crafts and fun toys as well as a stage which has hosted several of the towns best musical acts as well as some fantastic talent from outside the county for the day. 

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The main stage music and live performances were hosted by Trudi Lalor and this year’s special guests included Europe’s No 1 Taylor Swift tribute ‘Taylor NI’ performing live. Jacko the Clown and the team from Giggles Entertainment will be singing and dancing live onstage along with JP’s Video Disco, Lucky the Leprechaun, Bluey, Fireman Sam and Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Tipperary Fire and Rescue, Cleo Griffin, The FitzGerald Brothers, Martin Grace, Nenagh Brass Band and many more musical guests, dancers and performers. 

The Easter Bunny even made its way down to Nenagh Tourist Office for the day and the St Patrick's Day express took passengers on a tour of the town throughout the day.

Well done to Tipperary County Council, Nenagh Tourist Office, Nenagh live, Parade Committee and Spain AV who have put on a day that would rival any St Patrick's Day parades across the country.