Discover Limerick this St. Patrick’s Day
Limerick City and County Council are calling on the world to “Discover Limerick” this March as Limerick St. Patrick’s Festival weekend returns for 2023.
Electrifying Parade brings a Different Kind of Energy to Limerick City Streets
Limerick St. Patrick’s Festival kicked into high gear today as the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade entertained a crowd of more than 50 thousand people that lined the parade route in Limerick City Centre.
Limerick St. Patrick’s Festival Ends on a High Note with 52nd International Band Championship Parade
There were chants of “Go Cougars” as a band from Minnesota took the top prize following their energetic performance at the 52nd International Band Championship Parade in Limerick.
New Video Captures the Energy of Limerick’s St. Patrick’s Festival 2024
Limerick St. Patrick’s Festival 2024 was enjoyed by tens of thousands of people in the city over the Bank Holiday weekend. With two major parades, exciting street shows, the panoramic wheel and lots of lively live music and dance, there truly was a different kind of energy in the air.
Limerick St. Patrick's Day Parade 2024
Introduction
Limerick St. Patrick’s Festival 2024 kicked into high gear on Sunday 17th March as the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade entertained a crowd of more than 50 thousand people that lined the parade route in Limerick City Centre.
From high octane thrills with Limerick Motor Club to Fidget Feet’s high-fliers, the unstoppable athletes of Limerick City Special Olympics and a giant snake from Buí Bolg, the 2024 parade delivered on it’s theme, “Limerick: A Different Kind of Energy.”
There was plenty of sunshine for the more than 1500 participants, representing over 70 groups and communities as they marched, danced, cycled, drove and sang their way through the city centre during the 90 minute showcase of multi-culturalism and creativity, celebrating Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick.
52nd Limerick International Band Championship
Introduction
There were chants of “Go Cougars” as a band from Minnesota took the top prize following their energetic performance at the 52nd International Band Championship Parade in Limerick on 18th March 2024.
The 110 strong Lakeville South Marching Cougars impressed the four judges and the thousands of spectators who lined the streets for the championship which is unique to Limerick.
Sixteen bands from across Ireland the UK and the US filled the city with the sound of beating drums, transcendent trumpet tones and majestic marching musicians.
The winning band was presented with the Silver Perpetual Trophy by the Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Cllr Gerald Mitchell, after a free concert in Arthur’s Quay Park following the parade.
Limerick Ready to March to a Different Beat at the 52nd International Band Championship
Show-stopping performances at the 52nd International Band Championship will cap off an exciting weekend of entertainment and family fun at the Limerick St. Patrick’s Festival 2024.
Award winning actor to lead Limerick’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Limerick native and award winning actor Jon Kenny will lead the 2023 Limerick St. Patrick’s Day Parade as Grand Marshal. The Angela's Ashes, D'Unbelievables and The Banshees of Inisherin star is looking forward to his “starring role” in this year’s parade as he invites people to attend Limerick’s parade and “Discover” all that Limerick has to offer.
Volunteers needed for Limerick’s St Patrick’s Festival 2023
Are you enthusiastic, reliable and motivated? Then we’re looking for you| Limerick’s St. Patrick’s Festival is looking for volunteers to help with this year's Limerick St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the 51st Limerick International Band Championship.
Limerick St. Patrick’s Day Parade Route Confirmed
Limerick’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the International Band Championship parade will once again march down Henry Street this year.
Go on a voyage of discovery during Limerick’s St. Patrick’s Festival
Limerick St. Patrick’s Festival celebrations will burst into life with a weekend of family fun activities, two parades and a feast of action at the heart of the Bank Holiday weekend.