Gleeson rows in behind city Springfest celebration

TWO legendary giant celtic characters descended on Limerick yesterday to help launch the forthcoming St Patrick’s Springfest.

Gleeson rows in behind city Springfest celebration
Wed, 28 Feb, 2007 - 00:00
Jimmy Woulfe, Mid-West Correspondent

Queen Maebh and King Ailil will return on March 17 for the St Patrick’s Day parade.

Limerick person of the year, Atlantic rower, Paul Gleeson, will have pride of place, leading the parade as grand marshal.

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