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Rathmore’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival: A Celebration of Irish Heritage and Community Spirit

The 10th Annual Rathmore St. Patrick’s Day parade led by Grand Marshall Brian Kelly was held on Sunday the 10th of March in Rathmore. The parade featured a theme of New Beginnings and awarded the Frank Buckley Memorial Cup for the best overall float. Additionally, there were prizes for the best vintage vehicle, best commercial float, best organisation/group float, best window display, best dressed buggy/pram, best agricultural float and best dressed pet!

The Frank Buckley Cup for the best overall entry was won by Shrone National School. Other award winners during the parade were Gerard and Jason Lawlor (best vintage entry); Rathmore Credit Union (best commercial float); Pumpkin Farm (best agricultural float); Hollymount National School (best organisation); Danny Fitzpatrick (best buggy Dad’s Taxi); Emma Buckley’s Preschool (best window display).

The parade had an amazing attendance and weather, featured an array of colourful floats that showcased the creativity and enthusiasm of the local organizations and residents. This milestone event highlighted the strong community spirit and Irish heritage of Rathmore, bringing together residents and visitors alike for a day of joyous celebration.

A huge thank you to everyone who made the day possible, Gardai, Kerry County Council, Millstreet judges, sponsors, local businesses, local residents and community members. It couldn’t have been done without.

Best overall entry was won by Shrone National School.

Best organisation was won by Hollymount National School.

Best agricultural float was won by Pumpkin Farm.

Best commercial float was won by Rathmore Credit Union.

Danú Childcare

Performances by Millstreet Pipe Band and Cullen Pipe Band led the parade through the streets.

Sheilann’s ELC

A lively crowd gathered at the Community Centre to watch the parade.

The Holy Family N.S. Rathmore

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