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As the county put on a show, Clare Champion photographers took to the streets to get a flavour of the colour and the spectacle of St Patrick’s Day 2023…
Kathleen Gibbons is hugged by the victorious Leprechaun Noel the leprechaun at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
A smile in the crowd at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Ukrainian woman Natalie at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Noel the Leprechaun was a popular choice for selfies at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Noel the Leprechaun, is the worse for wear, at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Noel the Leprechaun at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
The local volley ball team marching at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
John Geraghty on his trusty Ford at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Niall Sweeney at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Mrs Brown and her dog were at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Lorcan Byrne is helped along by Philomena Kerin at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Ukrainian girl Alina wearing her traditional outfit at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
There was an international flavour to the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
The man of the moment makes an appearance at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Members of the Tulla Pipe Band led the festivities at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Members of the Tulla Pipe Band led the festivities at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Moments caught on camera at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Young Miriam from Ukraine watching the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Ukraine’s Irena and Vicktoria at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Keeping an eye on all the action at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Tomasz, from Poland enjoying the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
An “injured” Christina O Connor is held captive by the Red Cross at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Bikers at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
John Hogan on his vintage Ferguson at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
A touch of Cheltenham at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Canada’s Austin Featherstone with his friend “Annie” at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Members of the Tulla Pipe Band led the festivities at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Members of the Tulla Pipe Band led the festivities at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Pat Dowling singing at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
David Partyka at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Taking time out of the festivities to connect at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
