Olympian Annalise Murphy to lead Dublin St. Patrick’s Day parade

“I am always extremely proud to represent Ireland but that is normally out on the water, so this will be a completely different experience for me."

Irish sailor and Olympic silver medallist Annalise Murphy has been selected by St. Patrick’s Festival to lead this year’s Festival Parade through the streets of the capital on March 17.

After a heartbreaking fourth place finish in London 2012, Annalise fought back to become European Champion in 2013 and then won an Olympic silver medal in Rio last summer.