PICTURES: Cappawhite Parade goes all out in celebrating community spirit

The Cappawhite St. Patrick's Day Parade attracted a large crowd to the village on Monday morning. At exactly 11:30am the Parade left from Grisewood's and made its way towards the village.

Led by St. Patrick and by Piper Billy Bob, the cold morning did nothing to deter the excitement of the many young, and the not so young, who participated. The Grand Marshals were the representatives of the Cappawhite LFC Intermediate County Champions and the Junior B County Champions, who were introduced by the excellent Liam Treacy, who was suitably donned in a suit of the national colours.

As the participants made their way through the village it was notable that adjoining parishes and businesses had also joined in participating  in the parade. One of the most striking entries featured Siobhán Morrissey in a bed on a float from Ryan's Centra.

The purpose of this float was to create awareness and funds for Beaumont Hospital Neurosurgery. Many people will be aware of the fact that Siobhán herself underwent surgery for a brain tumor in Beaumont and her progress was featured on a series on Virgin Media One TV.

Though in a bed on the float, it was nonetheless great to see Siobhán looking so well in the Parade. It was a great idea to feature Siobhán and a team of people around her, in the Parade and thereby create awareness of the work of the Neurosurgery Department in Beaumont.

Proceeds from a raffle in association with Ryan's Centra will go towards the Neurosurgery Dept in Beaumont. Congratulations to the Cappawhite community on what was another great Parade for the village. 

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