PICTURES: Ireland turns green as hundreds of thousands celebrate St Patrick's Day in style

Hundreds of St Patrick's Day parades have taken place in cities, towns and villages across the country to celebrate Irish culture, heritage and identity. to celebrate Irish culture, heritage and identity.

The largest parade in Dublin, which was televised by RTÉ, featured 12 large floats with over 150 artists and 3,000 participants involved.

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All eyes were on the Grand Marshal of the parade, with broadcaster, fashion icon and podcaster Vogue Williams taking the helm this year.

President Catherine Connolly attended the Dublin parade along with several celebrities and public figures.

While some parades took place around the country at the weekend, the first parade of St Patrick's Day kicked off at the stroke of midnight in County Leitrim.

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The main street of Kinlough was alive with people as they kicked off Ireland’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade of 2026. 

Hundreds of people poured into the windswept village for what was also the first St. Patrick's Day parade in its history.

“I'm delighted. It was a huge success. I'm very proud of the people of Kinlough for turning out in such numbers, and especially at such a late hour,” said local councillor Justin Warnock.

The first parade of the year traditionally taken place in Dingle - before dawn -  but this year, Kinlough took that crown.