Event: St Patrick's Day Parade

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Viral US Irish dancer invited to dance in St Patrick's day parade

Morgan Bullock from Virginia uploaded a video of her Irish dancing to a song by Megan Thee Stallion to Twitter where it has been viewed almost 330,000 times.

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Calls to ban gatherings of over 500 people; Seamless transition to new Govt needed

“Do it now to limit the spread and keep it down and catch it before there’s more community spread,” Dr Yvonne Williams told RTÉ's Today with Séan O’Rourke.

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Coronavirus: Govt 'sensitive to external economic conditions' if parades cancelled

The government is as of yet not advising that this month's St Patrick's Day parades or other large public events be cancelled.

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St Patrick's Day parade in US capital cancelled as security costs rise

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Latest: Varadkar marches alongside partner in New York's St Patrick's Day parade

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Taoiseach leaving for week-long visit to US ending in St Patrick's Day parade

Calls to boycott Boston St Patrick’s Day parade as gay veterans group banned from marching

In a statement posted to his Twitter account, Mayor Walsh said the decision will not be tolerated and Boston remains a “fully inclusive” city.

Thu, 09 Mar, 2017

LUNCHTIME BULLETIN: Grace inquiry could be delayed again

Here's your lunchtime bulletin.

Thu, 09 Mar, 2017

Photos and videos from St Patrick’s Day parades around the country

Yesterday the world celebrated Ireland's patron saint with parades across the county and around the globe.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2015

VIDEO: These Cork girls are REALLY excited about baton twirling

These little girls are very VERY excited about something.

Tue, 10 Feb, 2015

New York to allow gays to march in St Patrick's Day parade

The St Patrick’s Day parade in New York City is to allow a group of gay employees from NBC to march next year.

Wed, 03 Sep, 2014

Enda Kenny criticised for marching in New York St Patrick's Day parade

Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s decision to march in New York’s controversial St Patrick’s Day parade left him isolated as other Government figures questioned his judgment.

Tue, 11 Feb, 2014

Burton to snub New York parade over LGBT ban

The Social Protection Minister Joan Burton has confirmed that she would turn down an invitation to take part in New York's St Patrick's Day parade.

Mon, 10 Feb, 2014

Open bus lanes on bank holidays rejected by DCC

A proposal to open up Dublin's bus lanes on Bank Holidays has been rejected by the City Council over fears it could cause confusion, and traffic jams.

Thu, 21 Nov, 2013

Record crowds predicted for St Patrick's Day parade

Thousands are expected to pack the main streets of Ireland for the St Patrick’s Day annual parades, with more than half a million people expected to attend the Dublin event.

Sun, 17 Mar, 2013

Taoiseach attends New York parade with mayor Bloomberg

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said his visit to the United States this week is to deliver the message that Ireland's plan for economic recovery is working.

Sat, 16 Mar, 2013

Irish American woman vows to become New York's first female and gay mayor

An Irish American woman has formally announced her bid to become New York's first female and openly-gay mayor.

Sun, 10 Mar, 2013

Taoiseach to meet US business leaders today

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has arrived in New York for the latest leg of his St Patrick's visit to the United States.

Sun, 18 Mar, 2012

150,000 line Cork streets for parade

More than 150,000 people have lined the streets for Cork's St Patrick's day parade, which has just begun.

Sat, 17 Mar, 2012

Giles named Grand Marshal of Dublin St Patrick's Day parade

Football legend John Giles has been announced as the Grand Marshal of the St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin.

Wed, 29 Feb, 2012

Limerick parade sees 70,000 line the streets

Around 70,000 people turned up for the St Patrick's Day parade in Limerick, led by Munster rugby hero Keith Earls.

Wed, 17 Mar, 2010

Dublin Pride reprehends New York City's Patrick's Day parade organisers

Dublin LGBTQ Pride has today criticised the St Patrick's Day Parade in New York City for its failure to include and allow representatives from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender groups to participate.

Tue, 16 Mar, 2010

Cowen: No plans for Obama visit

Taoiseach Brian Cowen has today poured cold water on reports that US President Barack Obama is to visit Ireland next June.

Sat, 13 Mar, 2010

Minister aims to stimulate 'green employment'

Natural Resources Minister Eamon Ryan will today aim to forge new links with 'green tech' firms based in Silicon Valley in the US.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2009

Dooher backs McMenamin in ban controversy

Tyrone's 2008 All-Ireland-winning captain Brian Dooher feels that Ryan McMenamin is a victim of 'trial by media' as the defender appeals the severity of a suspension handed down following an incident involving McMenamin and Paul Galvin.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2009

Huge crowds expected for St Patrick's Day Parade

Tens of thousands of people from all of the world are expected to pour into Dublin today for the annual St Patrick’s Day parade.

Mon, 17 Mar, 2008

Coughlan to lead St Patrick's Day parade

One of Ireland's most renowned former athletes has been named as the Grand Marshal for this year's St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin.

Thu, 06 Mar, 2008

Walsh praises response to foot-and-mouth

The former Minister for Agriculture who spearheaded Ireland's successful defence against the 2001 foot-and-mouth outbreak has praised the swift action by the British authorities in the latest crisis.

Sun, 05 Aug, 2007

Demand for review of security for St Patrick's Day parade

Fine Gael Senator Brian Hayes has called for a review of security arrangements for Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.

Sat, 04 Mar, 2006

Ronnie Drew to lead Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin

Ronnie Drew has been named as the Grand Marshall of this year's St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin

Thu, 02 Mar, 2006

Deported boy taken from playschool

CHILDREN attending a playschool near Killarney were upset when immigration officials took away a three-year-old Nigerian boy for deportation, a parents’ representative said yesterday.

Mon, 28 Mar, 2005

McCartney sisters vow to keep up fight

THE family of murdered Belfast man Robert McCartney were greeted by cheers and applause at Dublin airport yesterday when they returned from their visit to Washington, where they met US President George Bush.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2005

Dublin gardaí hail St Patrick's Day parade a success

The St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin has been hailed a success.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2005

LUAS lines limit height of St Patrick’s Day parade

Participants in this year's St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin have had to ensure that their floats are no taller than 5.5 metres due to the new LUAS tram system in the city.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2005

Famine ship sails into snub row

A SNUBBED American committee is withdrawing its long-term support for the Jeanie Johnson famine ship project.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2003

Sunshine smiles on snakes, sea monsters and samba bands

SNAKES, sea monsters, Vikings and samba bands provided the sparkle in St Patrick’s Day celebrations around the country yesterday while the saint himself supplied the weather.

Tue, 18 Mar, 2003

Bands bring razzle dazzle to parade

MORE than 1,500 performers created a Mardi-Gras atmosphere on the streets of Limerick yesterday for the 33rd International Marching Band Parade and Competition.

Mon, 17 Mar, 2003

Fury as IRA bomber leads St Patrick's Day parade

One of America’s biggest St Patrick’s Day parades was going ahead today, despite a bitter split over the presence of a convicted IRA bomber.

Sun, 17 Mar, 2002