News|Uncategorized March 16th, 2021

Latest Laois News: Laois St. Patrick’s Day Parades Video

Laois Parades Video

A video of parades in Laois has been made as part of the Keep Well Campaign for St. Patrick’s Day

For years across County Laois, we have come together to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.

However, this year due to COVID-19, and as in 2020, parades and celebrations locally, nationally and internationally are not taking place as we remain vigilant and socially distanced.

***Mollie O’Rourke at the 2011 Durrow St. Patrick’s day parade. Picture: Alf Harvey.***

As we approach our second year without parades, we are taking a trip down memory lane and reminiscing on the good times in the past as well as acknowledging the hard work of Parades Committees, and also the musicians, singers, dancers and all that have participated in the parades in Laois in all weather conditions for so many years.

**Hugh Sheppard with another of his topical themes at the Durrow St. Patrick’s day parade. Picture: Alf Harvey.**

Hi Laois! Stretching back all the way from 2004 to 2019 in Rosenallis, Mountmellick, Portlaoise, Graiguecullen, Killeshin, Mountrath, Durrow, Abbeyleix, Spink, Portarlington, Stradbally, Timahoe and Vicarstown – there are St Patrick’s Day memories galore here. Busy builders, sports groups, singers, musicians and of course St Patrick himself! Remember to stay connected while we are staying apart. Share your own memories of St Patrick’s Day with family and friends.
#KeepWellLaois ☘️
(Photo credit – Alf Harvey Photographer, Michael Scully and Sandra Thompson)

We want to take this time to congratulate the people of Laois for their outstanding community response to this pandemic, and the generosity of spirit in supporting the elderly, and the more vulnerable and isolated within our communities.

We have compiled some memories for you and look forward to many more years of parades in Laois. Remember to Keep Well and stay connected while staying apart this St Patrick’s Day. Happy St Patrick’s Day from Laois County Council.

**Spink CCE members at the Spink St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Picture: Alf Harvey/HRPhoto.ie**

This KEEP WELL Campaign is brought to you with thanks to Healthy Ireland, an initiative of the Government of Ireland with funding from the Healthy Ireland Fund and the Sláintecare Fund delivered by Pobal, administrated by Laois County Council.