Fun for all the family this St Patrick's Day in County Roscommon
Picture: Andy Gibson.
Lá Fhéile Pádraig will see lots of festivities around County Roscommon, as people proudly celebrate St Patrick and being Irish.
As well as parades in Athlone, Ballinasloe, and Carrick on Shannon, there will be a number of parades in County Roscommon.
The earliest parades will set off at 1 pm in Athleague and Lecarrow. It is an extra special day for Athleague as this is their first ever parade, while the ever popular Lecarrow parade returns with something for all the family. The next parade is at 2:30 pm in Ballaghaderreen, followed by Cloonfad at 2.45 pm.
The party begins at 3.00 pm in Ballintubber, with the parade in Boyle due to start at 3:30 pm. Elphin will round off the national holiday with its parade at 5.00 pm.
All are encouraged to wear green and join in on the festivities by attending one of Roscommon’s many parades.
As per tradition, Roscommon Town will celebrate its Easter parade on the 5th of April at 12:30 pm.
