Cork's St Patrick’s Day parade to be spiced with ginger

It may be a green day around the world but the rebel county is adding a splash of red to its St Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Cork's St Patrick’s Day parade to be spiced with ginger

A foxy float of fun-loving freckled redheads is set to feature in Cork city’s March 17 parade as part of a celebration of our famous hair colour — one of the rarest tones in the world.

Some of the gingers on the float will also feature in a striking new portrait exhibition of red heads from the around the world, shot by photographer Jörg Köster as part of a unique five-year project, which will be unveiled at Cork Airport next month.

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