ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOHN RAPPLE Traditionally, there is no St Patrick's Day parade in Naas - the town instead opting for an Easter procession. But there was song, music and crowds galore on the streets this year as Irish language organisation Sult na Sollán hosted a street festival to mark the national holiday. Events were held around Poplar Square, the Moat Mall, the Courthouse and St David's Church, with trad music, dance and drama to delight the crowd all afternoon on St Patrick's Day.

placeholder image — ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOHN RAPPLE Traditionally, there is no St Patrick's Day parade in Naas - the town instead opting for an Easter procession. But there was song, music and crowds galore on the streets this year as Irish language organisation Sult na Sollán hosted a street festival to mark the national holiday. Events were held around Poplar Square, the Moat Mall, the Courthouse and St David's Church, with trad music, dance and drama to delight the crowd all afternoon on St Patrick's Day.

PHOTOS: Craic agus ceol at Naas St Patrick's Day street festival

Published 18th Mar 2022, 20:33 GMT

Crowds turn out for celebrations

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