Spectacular scenes snake through city

FINANCE Minister Michael Noonan took a St Patrick’s Day breather in Limerick when he lined out with an estimated 70,000 to view the spectacular parade that snaked through the city centre for nearly three hours.

Mr Noonan said it was a great occasion.

He was joined on the review stand by Mayor Maria Byrne, Minister of State Jan O’Sullivan, TDs Kieran O’Donnell and Willie O’Dea along with members of the city and county councils.