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It was a super Sunday in Lisdoonvarna as the St Patrick’s Day Parade made a return to the North Clare town.
Ukrainian woman Yulia Struts and her dog Winton at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Adam Reading showing his support for Ukraine at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
The man himself aka Pat Howley matching at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Little Ella Rose Byrne had second thoughts about taking part at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Lorcan Byrne on his bike at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Nora Conaghan and her cat Lucy at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Cindy O Leary with her cat Mitus in the basket at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Some of the many Ukrainians, seeking refuge in Ireland, who took part in the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Ukrainian woman Tanya Vasevych proudly showing her countries colours at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Local secondary school students taking part in the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
There was much cultural diversity at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Rose of Tralee contestants strut their stuff at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Anthony and Jack Geraghty of the Saoirse Marie MCC at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Local youngsters look on from a high vantage point at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
The local faith and light group taking part in the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
As North Clare continues to host largest number of Ukrainian arrivals per capita, a plan for the ‘long haul’ is being sought. Photograph by John Kelly
There was a huge show of support for the people of Ukraine at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Friends Angola and Lucia taking part in the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Adding noise and colour to the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Cindy O’Leary and her cat Mitus at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Lisdoonvarna. Photograph by John Kelly
Photographs by John Kelly
