Even a rain shower couldn't dampen Cork spirits at St Patrick's Day parade 

As the city celebrated 'ordinary people in extraordinary times', the loudest applause was for people of Eastern European origin expressing their solidarity with the people of Ukraine

There was lovely bright sunshine in between the showers for Cork City's St Patrick's Day Parade, making its way down Merchants Quay. Picture: Larry Cummins

Not even a shower halfway through the Cork City St Patrick’s Day parade could dampen the spirits of the thousands who thronged the route to watch the first parade in three years.

The theme of the 2022 Parade was Heroes — Ordinary People in Extraordinary Times and it featured members of communities from all walks of life across the city — from sporting groups to dance schools, new communities, brass bands, and special guests from around the world.