Plans for alternative Patrick's Day festival to be revealed on Tuesday

The Cabinet is to be presented with the new plans for the St Patrick's Day festival after health restrictions scuppered the traditional parade. Picture: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie

The Cabinet is to be presented with the new plans for the St Patrick's Day festival on Tuesday after health restrictions scuppered the traditional parade.

Culture Minister Catherine Martin has committed up to €1m in programme funding from her department. This is in addition to €400,000 in business continuity funding through Fáilte Ireland for events.