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Kildarepost Thursday 15 March 2018
Athy to host spectacular St Patrick’s Day
Bigger and better parade than ever! “Athy's 2018 St Patrick's Day Parade will be bigger and brighter than ever” so says a member of the organising group, Athy Town Promoters. The parade commences on Saturday, March 17 at 1.45 pm from the Athy Business Campus (Kilkenny Road) with route along William Street, Duke Street and ending at top of Leinster Street (where the Review Stand will be located). All Marshals to assemble at Athy Enterprise Centre
Kilkenny Road 12. 30pm for briefing”. Please note there will be diversions in place on the day with traffic delays expected during and after the parade. The parade will be officially launched and viewed the The Caothairleach of Athy Municipal District, Cllr Ivan Keatley who is also Chair of Athy Town Promoters. We are encouraging as many as possible to come out and celebrate with us on St Patrick’s Day; this is one
of the highlights of our calendar in Athy and the immense community spirit and pride present in OUR TOWN is always on displa!” said Patricia Berry. “We’d also like to acknowledge the huge support of the Civic Defence, Kildare Co Show, Athy Tidy Town, Athy Enterprise Centre and all who are helping as voluntary stewards on the day, all help is appreciated”. For more details or any other information please contact Patricia at 086 847 0232.
Photos Aishling Conway from the 2017 parade
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