Cork's Catherina Casey to lead London St Patrick's Day parade

The Corkonian will also be bestowed with the freedom of the city of London in April

Catherina Casey, a full-time mentor and life coach, lives in London with her partner and two daughters. File picture

Cork woman Catherina Casey has been announced as grand marshal for the London St Patrick's Day parade.

The Blarney woman is also set to receive the Freedom of the City of London for her work with the Irish community there, and will receive the honour at Guildhall next month.