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
Sat, 18 Mar, 2006 - 00:00
Eoin English

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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