Thousands enjoy Saint Patrick s Day parades held in Dublin, Cork and Galway.
In Dublin, Lord Mayor Alderman Fergus O Brien s leads the parade in the restored 18th century Lord Mayor’s coach. In O’Connell Street Taoiseach Charles Haughey and other dignitaries are seated in the viewing stand. The FCA, military police, skaters from Crumlin, cyclists, a mini mini, a giant cow, American cheerleaders and marching bands are among the participants in the Dublin parade.
St Patrick s Day Parade in Dublin (1981)
Dublin Tourism said that parade aims to be,
Impressive, aesthetic, dignified, well conducted and Irish. A shop window for 26 different television and radio outlets.