A piece of history was made on Friday when the north Longford village of Ballinamuck staged its inaugural St Patrick’s Day Parade. Community spirit was to the forefront in what was a spectacular occasion and congratulations to all involved. This gallery of photos, captured by Longford Leader photographer Shelley Corcoran, gives you a taste of the wonderful atmosphere in Balinamuck and we hope you enjoy them and don't forget to tag and share with your friends. Keep an eye out for more photos from the parades on LongfordLive.ie and in next Wednesday's print edition of the Longford Leader.

placeholder image — A piece of history was made on Friday when the north Longford village of Ballinamuck staged its inaugural St Patrick’s Day Parade. Community spirit was to the forefront in what was a spectacular occasion and congratulations to all involved. This gallery of photos, captured by Longford Leader photographer Shelley Corcoran, gives you a taste of the wonderful atmosphere in Balinamuck and we hope you enjoy them and don't forget to tag and share with your friends. Keep an eye out for more photos from the parades on LongfordLive.ie and in next Wednesday's print edition of the Longford Leader.

PICTURES | Community spirit shines as north Longford village of Ballinamuck stages spectacular first ever St Patricks' Day Parade

By Longford Live Reporter

Published 19th Mar 2023, 18:33 GMT

Caption: Emma Nash, Claire O'Connor and Kerrie Crowe Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Emma Nash, Claire O'Connor and Kerrie Crowe Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Joeline and Ryan McNamee Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Joeline and Ryan McNamee Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Catriona, Michael and Rhys Kenny Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Catriona, Michael and Rhys Kenny Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Go On Go On Go On! The Dillons float at the Ballinamuck parade brought a bit of Fr Ted comedy to the occasion Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Go On Go On Go On! The Dillons float at the Ballinamuck parade brought a bit of Fr Ted comedy to the occasion Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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