PARADES IN HONOUR of St Patrick’s Day took place across the country today – and further afield too.
Over 500,000 people turned out to enjoy the largest of the parades in the capital Dublin; here are just a few of them …
St Patrick's Day Parade
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People of all ages gathered on Dublin's O'Connell Street.Source: Niall CarsonSt Patrick's Day Parade
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Thousands gathered on Dublin's O'Connell Street.Source: Niall CarsonSt Patrick's Day Parade
St Patrick's Day Parade preparations. Dancer Liadian Herriot pictured in a piece entitled 'Beatrice' from the overall float 'What the Ostrich Sees' by Brighter Futures, as final tocuhes are made to floats appearing in Monday's St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin.Source: Laura Hutton/Photocall IrelandSt Patrick's Day Parade
St Patricks Day Parade. Pictured Illona Mac Conghail from Monaghan joined thousands of people today in Dublin lined the streets to watch the annual St Patricks day parade in the capital.Source: Sam Boal/Photocall IrelandSt Patrick's Day Parade
Street performers entertain thousands of people today in Dublin.Source: Sam Boal/Photocall IrelandSt Patrick's Day Parade
Thousands of people lined the streets in the capital today. Source: Sam Boal/Photocall IrelandSt Patrick's Day Parade
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Source: Sam Boal/Photocall IrelandSt Patrick's Day Parade
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