'Ar Ais Arís' was the theme of this year's Longford St Patrick’s Day parade, with those who lined the streets for the first parade since 2019 savouring the colour and magic of the occasion despite the squally rain showers. PICTURES | Longford enjoys St Patrick's Day parade magic as squally rain fails to dampen patriotic spirits #ArAisArís Smiles all round as parade fever returns to Longford Local photographer Shelley Corcoran was on hand to capture the magic and we hope you enjoy this gallery of pictures.

placeholder image — 'Ar Ais Arís' was the theme of this year's Longford St Patrick’s Day parade, with those who lined the streets for the first parade since 2019 savouring the colour and magic of the occasion despite the squally rain showers. PICTURES | Longford enjoys St Patrick's Day parade magic as squally rain fails to dampen patriotic spirits #ArAisArís Smiles all round as parade fever returns to Longford Local photographer Shelley Corcoran was on hand to capture the magic and we hope you enjoy this gallery of pictures.

PICTURES | A BIG gallery of colourful and vibrant pictures from Longford's St Patrick's Day Parade

By Longford Leader Reporter

Published 26th Mar 2022, 10:00 GMT

Updated 26th Mar 2022, 16:31 GMT

Caption: Longford Pipe Band performing at the Longford St Patrick's Day parade

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Caption: Longford Pipe Band performing at the Longford St Patrick's Day parade

Caption: Nigel Humphries Longford Vintage Club

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Caption: Nigel Humphries Longford Vintage Club

Caption: John Kelly as St Patrick

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Caption: John Kelly as St Patrick

Caption: Enjoying the Longford St Patrick's Day atmosphere despite the rain

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Caption: Enjoying the Longford St Patrick's Day atmosphere despite the rain

Longford St Patrick's Day

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