Cork City Council confirm cancellation of St Patrick's Day Parade

However, the Council says that planning is underway to celebrate the national holiday in the days leading up to March 17, with a programme of activity "that can be both delivered and enjoyed safely."

Cork City Council confirmed the parade would not go ahead earlier this afternoon. File Picture: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie

Cork City Council has confirmed that there will be no St Patrick’s Day parade this year.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, last year's celebration was also cancelled.