Covid, Boris and Green Energy feature in Kilcormac Patrick's Day Parade

Covid, Boris Johnson and the transition to Green Energy were some of themes which featured in this year's very successful and enjoyable St Patrick's Day Parade in Kilcormac.
For example, a float called "Political Madness", featuring James Doyle and others, commented on the transition to green energy and the political tensions it creates. The float also commented on the pressure people are feeling because of rising living costs. "On the left are Leo and Eamon with their lettuce leaves and candles. On the right are the Healy-Raes with their turf."
The people who created the float by the Ballyboy Tidy Towns Community Development Group were obviously relieved to be free of Covid restrictions. Some of the signs on the float included, "Goodbye to the antis and hello to the future - the antis are being driven out of the village: antigen, antiviral and anti-covid are being driven out of the village.”
“There's Aunty Covid, in drag, getting tested,” said MC Paddy Buckley. “Meanwhile the Busy Bees are rebuilding after the easing of restrictions and are looking forward to a better future..."
A float by Newton Plant Hire, was called "Number 10 Downing Street - Boris' Lockdown Party"..."There's an off licence beside Number 10 in case you get thirsty during work,” said the MC. “Boris buys a lot of booze and hides it in his suitcase...Bring your own booze...The best parties are the ones you don't remember...We had a number of lads in Irish politics who used to suffer from loss of memory as well."
The following were the results of the parade:
Best Overall Float: Brian Newtown - Boris' Lockdown Party.
Runner-up best float: Kevin Bracken & friends - 2021 Suez Canal Obstruction.
Most Original Float: Political Madness by the Dunican family.
Best Vintage Float - Jimmy Doran, Roscommon.
Best Group Display - Ballyboy Tidy Towns.
Vintage Vehicle Entry: Ross Hathaway - 1972 green HY van.
Exceptional Entry: Ballyboy CCE.
Café Royal National School Perpetual Trophy and Prize: Scoil Mhuire agus Chormaic - Not all superheroes wear capes.
Paddy Dooley Perpetual Trophy: Frontline workers - Yvonne Martin.
Joe Coleman Perpetual Trophy: Charles Family - Yesteryear becomes green and clear.
Adult Fancy Dress winner: Ray Larkin, Mental Health Awareness.
Adult Fancy Dress Runner-up: Dicky Dooley.
Children Fancy Dress winner: KCC playschool.
Children Fancy Dress Runner-Up: The Merc Mobile Cloghan, Kennys.
Children Fancy Dress Runner-Up: Kilcormac / Killoughey camogie.