German Shepherd dog to lead island parade in West Cork

An island off West Cork has chosen a grand marshal with a difference to lead what is likely to be one of the smallest St Patrick's Day parades in the world.

German Shepherd dog to lead island parade in West Cork

An island off West Cork has chosen a grand marshal with a difference to lead what is likely to be one of the smallest St Patrick's Day parades in the world.

Cape Clear selected an 11-year-old German Shepherd dog to lead the parade, expected to feature most of the Gaeltacht island's 125-strong population.

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