Kingdom’s towns and villages ready to celebrate St Patrick's Day

The Kingdom will formally celebrate St Patrick’s Day from dawn to dusk and then, informally, deep into the late hours with many towns and villages hosting parades and other events to make the occasion.

In keeping with tradition, the Dingle Fife and Drum Band will kick off the day with a 6am march through the fishing port and tourist town.

It will be all part of a wider programme to celebrate the culture and traditions of west Kerry and the organised parade will take place in Dingle at 12.45pm. One of the biggest parades in the county will be in Tralee where thousands of people will again line the streets to witness a colourful spectacle.