Dublin St Patrick's Day parade wows spectators

A giant Irish-knit jumper and the world’s biggest raggy doll were among the spectacular sights and sounds at the annual St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin.

Dublin St Patrick's Day parade wows spectators
Sun, 17 Mar, 2013 - 15:36

A giant Irish-knit jumper and the world’s biggest raggy doll were among the spectacular sights and sounds at the annual St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin.

Around half a million revellers lined the streets of Dublin for the world-famous event.

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