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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…
Damien O’Rouke, who gives tremendous encouragement to young musicians, with his daughter at the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade in Shannon. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
While hubbie Aodán Fox was MC from the reviewing stand, Anna Maria Barrett applauded every participant in the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade in Shannon. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Chris Grimes enjoying the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade in Shannon. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Aaisha, Eoibha, Ciara and Sadhbh marched with Wolfe Tones na Sionna GAA Club in the annual St Patrick’s Day parade in Shannon. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Gearoid Shanahan reflecting on the annual St Patrick’s Day parade in Shannon. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Brian Boyd and Benjamin Chemlko of the Shannon Juice-Jitsu Academy enjoying the Shannon St Patrick’s Day Parade. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Derek Klis, Dawn Jones, Hannah Jones and Stefan Barry of the Fingal Living History Group taking part in the Shannon St Patrick’s Day Parade. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Members of the Knights of Fergus taking part in the Shannon St Patrick’s Day Parade. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Goldwing Club of Ireland members Pat Cox and Kieran Yelverton taking part in the Shannon St Patrick’s Day Parade. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Lily O’Connor and Bob Moorhead of the Saoirse Maria Motorcycle Club, Doolin, taking part in the Shannon St Patrick’s Day Parade. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Shannon Grand Marshal Joe Buckley with his daughter Susan and grandchildren leading the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade in Shannon. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Young spectators line the route of the Shannon St Patrick’s Day Parade. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Aidan Fox, MC of the Shannon St Patrick’s Day Parade, with organiser Niamh O’Callaghan and honouree David Ryan. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Shannon Grand Marshal Joe Buckley arriving in style at the reviewing stand for this year’s annual St Patrick’s Day Parade. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Shannon Grand Marshal Joe Buckley arrives at the reviewing stand at the head of this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade.. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Youngsters from Wolfe Tones GAA Club taking part in the Shannon St Patrick’s Day Parade. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Clare Cricket Club members taking part in the Shannon St Patrick’s Day Parade. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Dancers from the Shannon Filipino-Irish Community added a wonderful splash of colour to the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Dancers from the Shannon Filipino-Irish Community added a wonderful splash of colour to the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Dancers from the Shannon Filipino-Irish Community added a wonderful splash of colour to the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Young members of Shannon Town AFC taking part in the annual St Patrick’s Day parade in Shannon. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Members of the Shannon Active Retirement Association enjoying the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Youngsters from Bunratty-Cratloe FC enjoying the annual St Patrick’s Day parade in Shannon. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Mike Hickey of the Shannon Jets Basketball Club taking part in the annual St Patrick’s Day parade in Shannon. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Members of Shannon Mens Shed enjoying the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Derek Clune of Shannon Tidy Towns Committee taking part in the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Members of the Ukrainian community enjoying the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade in Shannon. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Derek Klis of the Fingal Living History Group, looking fearsome during the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade in Shannon. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
The Knights of Fergus taking part in the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade in Shannon. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Members of the the Fingal Living History Group ready to do battle at the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade in Shannon. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Little Sam Brennan making a splash at the Shannon St Patrick’s Day Parade. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Members of the Shannon Filipino-Irish Community who were delighted to be among the prize winners at the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade last year. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Honourees and organisers of this year’s annual St Patrick’s Day event in Shannon. (Seated) Parade organiser Niamh O’Callaghan with Mr Diarmuid O’Donovan, the first Principal of St. Patrick’s Comprehensive. (Standing) Frank O’Hanlon, Louisa McMahon, David Ryan, Kay Murphy. Mary Shannon, Joe Buckley and Adorn Fox. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
St Patrick’s Comprehensive luminaries, Diarmuid O’Donovan, Mary Shannon and Clem Garvey get together at this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade in Shannon. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
Shannon Grand Marshal with Sergeant Seamus Mulligan, Anna Marie Barrett, Julita Fox and Garda Ailish Hanley at this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade. Photography by Eugene McCafferty
