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Burlington Teen Tour Band (Canada) Overall Parade Winners at Limerick International Band Championship
Canada’s oldest and largest youth marching band, The Burlington Teen Tour band have taken the top prize at the Limerick International Band Championship in front of 40,000 spectators in Limerick.
Limerick City Attempts World Record with the most St. Patrick’s
Limerick’s St Patrick’s Festival 2013 entertained like never before with a fun filled parade, bright sunshine and a world record attempt!
The Treaty City Turns Green in Celebration
Limerick’s St Patrick’s Festival is turning the Treaty City green – literally! Some of Limerick’s most iconic buildings will be glistening green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.
FREE Irish coffee for all Greenmount Restaurant Patrons at Limerick Racecourse this Patrick's Day
It’s all about Green this St Patrick’s Weekend in Limerick and Greenmount Park has plenty to offer for the National Festival Weekend on 16th and 17th March 2013.
Drumming up a legendary storm at the Hunt Museum this St. Patrick’s day
This St Patrick’s day the Hunt Museum will be celebrating all things Irish with FREE themed events and activities that are sure to entertain people of all ages!
Over 1000 musicians to perform in Limerick for 2013 International Band Championship
Twenty one marching bands featuring musicians from across Ireland, Europe and the USA will perform in Limerick for the 43rd International Band Championship which takes place in Limerick on Monday, 18th March 2013 at 12 noon.
Internationally renowned performers Macnas to dazzle at Limerick's 2013 St Patrick's Day Parade
Limerick's St Patrick's Day parade will entertain like never before with highly acclaimed street theatre group Macnas set to interact with and enthral spectators at this year’s event.
Theme of Limerick St Patrick's Festival 2013 announced
The 2013 Limerick St Patrick’s Festival is pulling out all the stops to turn the Treaty City green with a huge display of St Patrick’s who will fill the city’s main thoroughfare of O’Connell Street to celebrate The Year of the Gathering.
University Of Missouri Crowned Overall Parade Champions at Limerick International Band Championship
Twenty marching bands featuring musicians from across Ireland, Europe and the USA performed for the 42nd International Band Championship which is part of the Limerick St Patrick’s Festival on Sunday 18th March.
Sun Shines in Limerick as 60,000 Spectators Enjoy Ireland's Largest St Patrick's Day Parade
University of Limerick founding president, Dr Ed Walsh led more than 4,000 colourful participants in Limerick’s St Patrick’s Day Parade as Grand Marshal of what is believed to be the largest parade in the country.
Limerick St Patrick’s Festival 2012 set to kick off!
Limerick’s St Patrick’s Festival organisers are inviting everyone to make the most of the Bank Holiday weekend and enjoy all the highlights that the 2012 Festival will offer in Limerick city.
Dr. Ed Walsh to Lead Limerick St. Patrick's Day Parade 2012
Dr. Walsh, a Freeman of the City and the founding president of the University of Limerick (UL) was unveiled at the St. Patrick’s Festival launch in the newly renovated Limerick City Gallery of Art in Pery Square this evening (Tuesday 28th March).
Over 1300 Musicians To Perform In Limerick For 2012 International Band Championship
Twenty one marching bands featuring musicians from across Ireland, Europe and the USA will perform in Limerick for the 42nd International Band Championship which takes place in Limerick on Sunday March 18th 2012.
2012 Limerick International Band Parade and Competition
Preliminary details for the 2012 Limerick International Band Parade and Competition were announced today (Tuesday 21st June) in Limerick. The Parade which is part of Limericks St. Patrick’s Festival will take place on Sunday 18th March 2012.
Seventy Thousand Spectators Watch Limerick’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Limerick celebrated its largest EVER St Patrick’s Day Parade with over 4600 participants taking part in the colourful event as the city celebrated being crowned 2011 EU City of Sport.
One Thousand Musicians to Flock to Limerick for St. Patrick’s Festival International Band Parade 2011
Close to 1000 musicians from marching bands around Ireland and the USA will join Limerick’s finest to showcase their talents with adrenalin pumping music for the 41st Limerick International Band Parade and Competition on Sunday, March 20th.
Five Sporting Heroes to Lead Limerick’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2011
Four of Limerick’s most popular and successful sporting heroes will lead this year’s Limerick St Patrick’s Day Parade as the city celebrates being crowned 2011 EU City of Sport.
Limerick Celebrates its Love of Sport for St. Patrick’s Day!
Limerick is celebrating its reign as European City of Sport 2011 with a sporting theme for its St. Patrick’s Festival!