Limerick rocks out as thousands of people enjoy St Patrick's Day parade
Paralympian medalist's pride as she leads annual showpiece event in her home city
AN ESTIMATED 60,000 people have lined the streets of Limerick city centre as the annual St Patrick's Day parade gave a splash of colour and culture.
More than 1,500 participants representing almost 70 groups and communities marched, danced, cycled, drove and sang their way along the parade route, which was once again diverted down Henry Street.
It was led off by parade grand marshal, Róisín Ní Ríain who did Limerick proud last summer by landing a silver at the Paris Paralympics in swimming.
Irish dancers and martial artists high kicked their way along the route, scouts trooped and Limerick’s emergency services were given a hero’s welcome.
Sporting prowess was also on display with soccer, rugby, athletics and GAA clubs all trooping their club colours. There were star turns with medal and title winning athletes from the Munster Wheelchair Hurling Camogie Club and Limerick City Special Olympics Sports Club.
Following the St Patrick's Day parade, a block party is taking place at Arthur's Quay Park.