Mountmellick was awash with colour and festivities as its St Patrick's Day Parade got underway today. There was a great turnout for the event which is taking place as part of the town's three day St Patrick's celebration, the Boglands Festival. Photographer Denis Byrne was on hand for the Leinster Express to capture all the cheer and festivities on the day on camera.

placeholder image — Mountmellick was awash with colour and festivities as its St Patrick's Day Parade got underway today. There was a great turnout for the event which is taking place as part of the town's three day St Patrick's celebration, the Boglands Festival. Photographer Denis Byrne was on hand for the Leinster Express to capture all the cheer and festivities on the day on camera.

IN PICTURES: St Patrick's Day Mountmellick Parade in Laois

By Eoghan MacConnell

Reporter

Published 17th Mar 2022, 21:33 GMT

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Another one from the parade.

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A smiley St Patrick's Day. Tap next to see more.

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Lots of fun at the parade. Tap next to see more.

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