St Patrick’s Day

Record participation and community spirit at heart of Longford parade

PICTURES | Excitement among Little Learners for memorable big parade in north Lo...

There was around 35 floats and an abundance of colour and groups in the parade

Ballymahon 2026 St Patrick's Day parade lauded as being the 'best parade to date...

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'Nobody was hurt': Fathers of teenage boys on Epstein St Patrick's Day floats de...

Consul General of Ireland in Scotland, Jerry O’Donovan, Minister of State with responsibility for Housing, Local Government and Planning, John Cummins TD, Mike Glennon, Joint Managing Director

'From forest to front door' Minister praises Longford timber firm's ingenuity du...

The woman is taken to a helicopter to be airlifted to Dublin for treatment

Lifesavers: Emergency services taking part in Midlands St Patrick's Day parade h...

There was a large number of community groups with an estimated crowd of more than 5,000 people in attendance at this year's parade with Longford TidyTowns chair Michael Keenan the Grand Marshall

Organiser on key change that led to 'best' Longford St Patrick's Day parade 'in...

PICTURES | Bumper Longford St Patrick's Day parade features wonderful music and ...

Six dead, hundreds arrested, and thousands caught speeding in St Patrick's weeke...

PICTURES: Ireland turns green as hundreds of thousands celebrate St Patrick's Da...

The special Roads Policing Operation, which began at 7am last Thursday, will continue until 7am on Wednesday March 18

LATEST: Six dead as thousands are caught speeding during St Patrick's road safet...

L-R: Sheena O’Connell and Ciaran Barry of Tourism Ireland; Cllr Garry Murtagh, LCC Cathaoirleach; Paddy Mahon, LCC Chief Executive; Kate McMahon; Senator Paraic Brady, and Cllr Paul Ross

Longford represented in New York this St Patrick's Day

Niamh Kennedy, Kelly Coy and Grace Cullen enjoying the atmosphere at the St Patrick's Parade in Ballymahon last year

Award winning Longford author John Connell to MC Ballymahon's St Patrick's Day p...

Huge crowds expected for much-anticipated Lanesboro Ballyleague St Patrick's Day...

St Patrick's Day weather forecast sees wind, rain, and sun expected across Irela...

PICTURES | North Longford community spirit sparkles at brilliant Ballinamuck St ...

Knights of Conquests taking part in last years Ballinamuck St Patrick's Day Parade

Ballinamuck St Patrick’s Day Parade: details of road closure and diversions
The L-1017 road in Ballinamuck will be closed from 2pm to 8pm to facilitate St Patrick’s Day parade. Diversion details below
Longford Leader Reporter

Longford TidyTowns Chairperson Michael Keenan (2nd from right), pictured with some of the many dedicated TidyTowns volunteers

TidyTowns Chairperson ‘genuinely honoured’ to be Longford parade Grand Marshal

Allie, Pippa, Amee, Mia and Maggie McCloughrey, Donna, Kirsty and Chris Monaghan and Shane McManus enjoying the 2025 Longford St Patrick's parade

Music, floats and community spirit - Longford Town prepares for St Patrick's Day...

'Don't drink and drive' - Irish drivers urged to 'be responsible' over St Patric...

A previous St Patrick's Day parade in Longford town

Drumroll please! Longford town’s St Patrick’s Day Grand Marshal revealed

A previous St Patrick's Day parade in Longford town

St Patrick's Day road diversions, parking restrictions, and closed routes. Full ...

From social dances to lottos, the Longford ICA Federation have had plenty going on

Longford ICA updates: recent meetings, St Patrick's events and upcoming activiti...

Longford Chamber believes St Patrick's 'parade can continue to grow' with struct...

Councillor Peggy Nolan

Paddy’s Day push: Shops in Longford town urged to stay open on day of parade

Participants wanted for Longford's St Patrick’s Day parade!

Peter Keenan Branch

Peter Keenan Branch to have meeting in Longford's Connolly Barracks

All 15 members of Cabinet and all 23 junior ministers represent Ireland overseas for St Patrick's Day

Micheál Martin confirms annual St Patrick's Day trip to United States
All 15 members of Cabinet and all 23 junior ministers represent Ireland overseas for St Patrick's Day
Lili Lonergan

WATCH | Longford man Brendan Quinn honoured as Irishman of the Year in San Diego

WATCH | Longford man Brendan Quinn honoured as Irishman of the Year in San Diego

The third Ballinamuck St Patrick’s parade took place on Sunday, March 16

PICTURES | Incredible north Longford community spirit to the fore in fantastic B...

Garda dad and daughter share special St Patrick’s Day 18 years after 'adorable' ...

Young and old gather to enjoy opening of St Bernard's Afterschool, Abbeylara

PICTURES | Red letter day in north Longford as Mairead McGuinness officially ope...

PICTURES: Spectacular St Patrick's Day celebrations as capital streets overflow ...

The third Ballinamuck St Patrick’s parade took place on Sunday, March 16

PICTURES | Incredible north Longford community spirit to the fore in fantastic B...

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Teenager arrested after two pedestrians seriously injured in overnight crash in ...

Met Éireann forecasts cool and cloudy St Patrick's Day before big temperature ju...

Met Éireann reveals St Patrick’s weekend weather twist with temperatures set to ...

Lanesboro parade promises to be a memorable one

All you need to know for Longford's St Patrick's Eve festivities

Longford Pipe Band and ONE members prior to St Patrick's Day Parade in 2016

Peter Keenan Branch O.N.E. Longford hold committee meeting at Connolly Barracks

Fine Gael Senator Micheal Carrigy has made a case for a quiet section to be incorporated into Longford's St Patrick's Day Parade

Longford Senator in plea for dedicated quiet space at all St Patrick's Day Parad...

Little Hayley Ella Gillen

Beacon of hope amidst Covid-19 darkness as Longford couple welcome baby girl int...

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