Crowds defy freezing conditions to watch parade

GOLDEN girl Derval O’Rourke got a warm reception from thousands of people who braved wet and near-Arctic conditions to watch Cork’s St Patrick’s Day parade yesterday.

Crowds defy freezing conditions to watch parade

The beaming world indoor champion proudly displayed her gold medal as she led 2,100 performers through city streets in a multicultural Alice In Wonderland-themed parade.

She was honoured by Lord Mayor Deirdre Clune and dignitaries at the reviewing stand for her outstanding performance in Moscow last weekend.

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