"Kinlough in north Co Leitrim was home to Ireland's earliest St Patrick's Day parade which kicked off at midnight. Despite the late hour, huge crowd of local people and many others who traveled from other parts of Co Leitrim turned out for what was the village's first parade, with plans already in place to make it an annual tradition."
"Former president Micheal D Higgins was a guest of honour for the St Patrick's Day parade in Galway City, which took place as part of four day celebration. The theme of the parade, marching from University of Galway and concluding on Prospect Hill, was Legends and Rising Stars, which was also a tribute to Mr Higgins."
"The Kingdom county continued to celebrate the historic win of Killarney native and Academy Award-winning actress Jessie Buckley with a special tribute. Following her Oscar win earlier this week, Killarney parade honoured her with a special installation titled 'Kerrywood: From Killarney to Hollywood'. The float was dedicated to Buckley and two other Killarney natives and Hollywood stars, actor Micheal Fassbender and Grammy winner Ruairí O'Flaherty."
St Patrick's Day parades took place across Ireland with various themes and celebrations. Kinlough in Co Leitrim hosted Ireland's earliest parade at midnight, attracting large crowds from the region. Galway City's parade featured former president Micheal D Higgins as guest of honour with the theme 'Legends and Rising Stars'. Cork City's parade, themed 'Marsh, Myth and Magic', featured Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind as grand marshals celebrating their 50th anniversary. Kerry celebrated Killarney native Jessie Buckley's Oscar win with a special tribute float titled 'Kerrywood: From Killarney to Hollywood', alongside tributes to actors Micheal Fassbender and Grammy winner Ruairí O'Flaherty. The Killarney parade drew approximately 1,500 participants and 60,000 spectators.
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