Hundreds of thousands of people gathered around the county at parades celebrating St Patrick’s Day today.
St Patrick himself lead the parade in Skibbereen, Co. Cork, where they pulled like a dog through the wind and rain.
A parade of vintage cars took place at the parade in Clonakilty.
While in Blarney, schools, sports clubs and the local scouts were sprinkled in among the vintage cars and floats.
There wasn't so much rain, but still a bit of wind at the parade in Midleton. Still, it didn't put off the crowds.
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Kilkenny’s theme was ‘Jonathan Swift’, chosen to celebrate his heritage in the city.
Kilkenny Tradfest is also taking place this weekend with some of the country’s most acclaimed musicians and artists set to play in the Marble City over the St Patrick’s Day weekend.
The inclement weather failed to dampen the spirits of the estimated 50,000 people who cheered and encouraged the almost 100 different community and theatre groups, companies, sports clubs and bands who entertained the spectators along the route.
Fourteen-year-old Limerick Person of the Year and cyberbullying campaigner Luke Culhane led out the parade, which this year had as its theme ‘Our Stories – this is where we belong’.
All the colours of the rainbow were present in the entry by award winning company Luxe. Infused with a middle eastern sound the 47 members of local performers entertained the crowd with giant inflatable floats and gymnastics.
Limerick St Patrick’s Festival continues over the weekend, with a series of events celebrating our National Holiday. This Sunday [19 March] from 12 noon around 1,000 musicians from 17 marching bands will take part in the 47th Limerick International Band Championship.
In Dublin more than half a million people are expected to line the streets for the annual parade.
Cork Airport saw a boost in travel figures over the weekend as thousands of tourists and returning locals gather in the city and county to enjoy the festivities.
People are being advised to dress for the weather and to follow the instructions of Gardaí when it comes to road closures.
Susan Kirby, CEO of the St Patrick’s Festival, says they are expecting a diverse parade in Dublin.
"There’s probably about 3,000 people taking part in today’s parade.
"People have travelled from all over Ireland first of all - Innishannon, Cork, Galway, Donegal, Waterford, Wexford, and Dublin.
"Then we have Irish bands that will be marching today and bands coming from all over the world - the US, the Bahamas, Switzerland, Germany. Some really fantastic bands coming in to entertain us."
The Grand Marshall for the Dublin parade, rower Annalise Murphy, is looking forward to it.
"I’m getting pretty nervous now. When I got asked to do it I was like, ’wow, I’d absolutely love to’ and then suddenly I thought ’oh no what have I agreed to do this is going to be terrifying’.
"I think once the parade starts it’s going to be so much fun. I don’t know what to expect because it’s going to be a new experience but it’s going to be brilliant."
DeKalb High School from Illinois have been practicing for two years for today's #StPatricksDay parade ☘️ pic.twitter.com/mR0l3IGA41
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A/Commissioner Jack Nolan parading Gardaí at Dublin Castle ahead of the Saint Patrick's Day parade. #StPatricksFest pic.twitter.com/8WrOP2Ux4E
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