St Patrick's Day parades in Munster and Dublin: Start times, routes, latest weather forecasts

The Cork City St Patrick's Day Parade kicks off at 1pm at the top of the South Mall near Parnell Bridge

Sophie and Grace Harris from Cork with their dog 'Lola' at last year's parade in Bantry. Picture: Andy Gibson.

St Patrick's Day parades are set to take place across the length and breadth of the country, as up to half a million people are expected to line the streets of Dublin. 

Across Munster, final preparations are underway as people come together to celebrate Irish culture and heritage.