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: BJ Ballinamuck Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: BJ Ballinamuck Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Plenty of Leprechauns featured in the Ballinamuck Foroige entry Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Plenty of Leprechauns featured in the Ballinamuck Foroige entry Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Tom's Sheep in the Ballinamuck St Patrick's Day parade Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Tom's Sheep in the Ballinamuck St Patrick's Day parade Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: St Patrick was thankful of a lift on the Keogh Electrical float Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: St Patrick was thankful of a lift on the Keogh Electrical float Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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