NOTE: St Patrick's Day schedule for Kilkenny City
A jam packed list of events are set to take place across the city
Kilkenny will be a hive of activity this afternoon as the annual St Patrick's Day celebrations take place.
The main event, the St Patrick's Day Parade will bring thousands of people to city's streets for the much anticipated march through the Marble City, beginning at 1.30pm. The Parade Route will be John Street, to Rose Inn Street, The Parade (Review stand), High Street, and finish at the Market Yard.
Access to Kilkenny City Centre will be restricted between 9am and 8pm.