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<p>Big crowds are expected once again for the Athy St Patrick's Day parade Photo: Aisling Hyland</p>

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Athy gears up for another fantastic St Patrick’s Day Parade

Get your float ideas ready for the upcoming parade!

Newbridge Patrick's parade theme focuses on volunteers

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Newbridge Patrick's parade theme focuses on volunteers

Known for having the second biggest parade outside Dublin, last year an estimated 20,000 people came to the town for the Parade, and stood behind 1,550 barriers – almost two kilometres.

Frank Taaffe named Grand Marshal for Athy St Patrick’s Day parade

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Frank Taaffe named Grand Marshal for Athy St Patrick’s Day parade

Athy Town Promoters are delighted to announce the news

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PHOTOS: Castledermot St Patrick's Day Parade

PHOTOS: Castledermot St Patrick's Day Parade

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Thousands turn for out St Patrick’s Parade in Newbridge

Thousands turn for out St Patrick’s Parade in Newbridge

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What time are the Kildare St Patrick's Day parades taking place?

What time are the Kildare St Patrick's Day parades taking place?

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Kildare delegation off to Springsteen’s hometown for Patrick’s Day

Kildare delegation off to Springsteen’s hometown for Patrick’s Day

Betty O'Donnell named one of Grand Marshals for Athy St Patrick's Parade

Betty O'Donnell named one of Grand Marshals for Athy St Patrick's Parade

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

Athy Town Promoters have announced who is taking on the roll

Newbridge plan another monster St Patrick's parade

Newbridge plan another monster St Patrick's parade

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Last year the parade took two hours to get past the viewing platform!

Athy set to go green for St Patrick’s Day

Athy set to go green for St Patrick’s Day

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Athy Town Promoters calls out to anyone with a float idea to book their spot for this year's parade

Athy ‘pulls together’ for Patrick’s Day preparations

Athy ‘pulls together’ for Patrick’s Day preparations

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

Preparations for Athy’s annual St Patrick's parade are underway with the theme for this year’s event announced early this week by Athy Town Promoters.