Half a million people attend St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
1 year, 9 months ago

Half a million people attend St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A sea of green made up of half a million people descended on Dublin City centre for a St Patrick’s Day parade that organisers predicted would be “the biggest and best”. I'm absolutely delighted that Ireland has let me in to their celebrations of this magic day Vera Pauw, Irish women team manager The parade centred around the theme of “ONE” to “shine a light on all the goodness that surrounds us” by protecting and embracing global traditions, culture and heritage. “I’m absolutely delighted that Ireland has let me in to their celebrations of this magic day.” American actor Patrick Duffy, known for Dallas and Man From Atlantis, said he was discovering his heritage through his role as the international guest of honour. St Patrick’s Festival CEO Richard Tierney said there would also be 50,000 guests attending Festival Quarter for a day of traditional Irish music, “ceol agus craic”.

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Going green for St Patrick's Day! Revellers in London and Dublin don shamrock-shaped sunglasses, Irish jerseys and leprechaun hats as they commemorates Ireland's patron saint in style

Daily Mail  

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Associated Press  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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LA Times  

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