LATEST: Details on local St Patrick's Day parades around Kildare

Thousands of locals are expected to flock to St Patrick's Day parades around Kildare on this Friday.

NOTE: If your parade isn't mentioned below, please email us at [email protected] with the details. 

Newbridge

The theme of the Newbridge Parade, which starts at 12 noon, is “Celebrating The Curragh” with participants set to be creative and innovative by considering the importance of one of the most important amenities in Ireland including horse racing, the military, mythology, the archaeology, environmental and of course St Brigid.

The Curragh racecourse is sponsoring the prizes for the best interpretations of The Curragh and its importance to our Community and they will also be distributing special offers to attend the races when their racing season starts on Saturday 25th March.

Clane

In Clane, the parade begins at The Woods in the town at 3pm and a large crowd is expected.

Monasterevin

In Monasterevin, the parade starts at 2pm but will be preceded by a Dog Show and a Baby Show.

Other events in the town include DJ Murt, face painting, a drumming workshop and a wheel of fortune.

Naas

The Féile Sráide 2023 in Naas will showcase traditional Irish music, singing and dancing and run between 2pm and 4.30pm on Friday and will be based in Poplar Square, the Moat Mall, the Old Potato Market and the Courthouse.

Kilcock

Kilcock is gearing up for the annual St Patricks Day Parade, which is taking place on March 17 at 1.30pm.

It begins at Spin Bridge and travels down past Abbeyfield, St Coca's Church and onto the Viewing Stand which is located in the Square.

Local businesses, community and voluntary groups and local schools are coming together to provide Music, fun, and entertainment along the route.

The theme this year is “Mná Na hÉireann/Women of Ireland”.

Maynooth

The Maynooth parade starts at 11am. 

Castledermot / Athy

Elsewhere, the parades start in Castledermot at 2pm and in Athy at 3pm.