Greatest of shows planned for St Patrick's Day in Kerry

Killarney: The Killarney St Patrick’s Day parade promises to be ‘The Greatest Show’ with a showstopping circus theme. The parade, which starts at 2pm, is part of a now week-long festival. Landmarks such as Ross Castle glimpsed from Flesk Bridge and St Mary’s Cathedral will turn green for several days.

Tralee: The parade will kick-off just before noon tomorrow. It will be led by not one but two Grand Marshals. Ryan Kelliher, 8, a boy with muscular dystrophy will join the executive chair of the Rose of Tralee International Festival, Anthony O’Gara, as the Junior and Senior Grand Marshals. Organiser Johnny Wall says there will be 60 floats and groups taking part. He has kept it community-based and this year, as well as celebrating the 60 years of the Rose of Tralee, there is sure to be a medieval theme in the history-proud capital of Kerry. A number of road closure will be in place from 10.30am and motorists and pedestrians are requested to follow the guidance of the volunteer stewards.