Tipperary town committee meets as plans continue for 2026 St Patrick’s Day parade

March 17th event will carry “Parade of Champions” theme celebrating local success

The St Patrick’s Day committee in Tipperary town meet yesterday evening in preparation for the 2026 parade, which is scheduled to take place on March 17th with a step off time of 2.30pm.

The gathering took place in Roche’s Bar on O’Brien Street. Organisers have confirmed that Tipperary town’s 2026 celebrations will centre on a theme of success, with the parade titled “The Parade of Champions”.

The event aims to recognise and celebrate the achievements of local individuals, clubs, organisations and schools, as well as successes across County Tipperary over the past year.

Elsewhere in the county, Newport and Cashel are both planning to hold their parades on Saturday, March 14th. Littleton, Thurles, Nenagh, Clonmel, Cahir and Carrick-on-Suir are all expected to stage parades on March 17th. Arrangements for Templemore and Roscrea have yet to be confirmed.