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Sporting personalities to officially open Offaly's biggest St Patrick's Day parade
U-20 hurling and rugby stars Grand Marshalls for Tullamore St Patrick's Day parade
Reporter:
Offaly Live Reporter
11 Mar 2025 5:57 PM
Email:
editor@tullamoretribune.ie
Local sporting personalities will be Joint Grand Marshalls for the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Tullamore on Monday next and they will cut the ribbon to launch the Parade at 11.00 a.m. at the Review Stand. Under 20 All Ireland 2024 Hurling Captain, Dan Bourke, and his team mates Dan Ravenhill and Cillian Martin, will be joined by Rugby Sevens Olympian, Jordan Conroy, to perform the opening of the Parade and they will then take their seats on the Review Stand. Big crowds are expected so come early to get a good viewing spot.
Parade details
The Parade starts at 11.30 a.m. from the Assembly point in the Car Park of the Bridge Centre. All groups are asked to be at this point by 11.00 a.m. at the latest. Please co-operate fully with the Stewards and the Gardai. The Route is High Street, Bridge St., Colmcille St., over the Kilbeggan Bridge and finish at the GAA Centre on Arden Road. Groups cannot drop out early due to safety reasons. The Review Stand is located near Macs Cabs on Colmcille St.
Entertainment
From 10.30 a.m. Tullamore Comhaltas will provide great entertainment at the Review Stand. There will be a special reserved area for elderly and wheelchair users.
Parade Entries
Entry is free for Community Groups and it is still possible to enter, simply emailseanobrientullamore@gmail.comor call Sean on 086 3892854. Commercial Entries and large floats assemble on Cormac Street.
Window Display Competition
Businesses are asked to decorate their windows and there will be a prize for the Best Window display.
Dogs Are Welcome
Dog owners are welcome to march in the Parade with their pets and as usual there will be prizes for the Best Dressed Dog.
Theme
The Theme this year is "Celebrating Culture and Heritage". Entries are requested to reflect this theme in their entry.
Prizes
There are generous prizes for no less than ten categories in the Parade. These prizes will be presented as a gala function on 4th April. Thanks to our Judges John Cusack, Geraldine Byrne and Dave Lawlor.
Free Face Painting
The very popular free Face Painting will be available for all children again this year inside the front door of the Bridge Centre from 10.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Cartoon Characters
Cartoon characters will roam around to say Hello before and during the Parade. This year we will be entertained by "Woodie", "Jessie", "Cookie Monster" and "Upsy Daisy".
Sponsors
We would like to thank the many businesses in Tullamore who have generously provided financial support to ensure that the Parade took place this year and we encourage people to support those local businesses which are published on our website and Facebook page. Thanks also to Offaly County Council Management and staff for financial assistance and staff on the day; thanks to the Gardai, Order of Malta and Offaly Volunteer Centre.
Parade Contacts
Contacts for the Parade are Frankie O' Reilly 087 2287550; Sean O' Brien 086 3892854; Johnny O' Connor 0872602487; Martin O' Connnor 083 1017012
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