IT’S BEEN SOME day around the country.

And, as usual, the best craic to be had was with the parade floats. Like:

1. When this guy in Wexford had a political edge to his one man mission

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2. When this village in Clare had this pair of entertainers as their FULL parade

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Nothing but craic.

3. When the Limerick parade paid tribute to The Rubberbandits in the best way possible

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4. When there was a minion singing olé olé olé in Blanchardstown

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5. When Mayo had a very special guest visiting today

6. This mini tractor spotted in North County Dublin sums up every parade around the country

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7. The “move the Red Cow to Skellig Healy Rae” float went down well in Castleisland, Kerry

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8. This homage to Bridget and Eamon was spot on

9. When the whole Sligo parade came to a standstill because this float broke down

10. When Jedward showed up with a fake Bishop in Limerick

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11. When this hotel group went for a Star Wars theme

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12. And this giant pup ruled over Cork

13. When a pharmacy in Slane just said “f**k it” and threw some tiny flags on the side of a van

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14. And finally… the Teresa Mannion float in Spiddal, Galway stole the show

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*wipes patriotic tear away*

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Written by David Elkin and posted on DailyEdge.ie

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