Not even the damp and the cold could keep the crowds away from Donegal’s biggest St Patrick’s Day parade in Letterkenny.
Hundreds lined the town’s Main Street, cited as Ireland’s longest thoroughfare, for the annual festival organised by the Letterkenny Chamber.
Despite the wind and the rain, crowds gathered to watch an assortment of floats, marching bands, local clubs, dancers, vintage cars and members of the local emergency services.
Invited guests at the Letterkenny St Patrick’s Day Parade.
Just before the parade started, Mayor of Letterkenny Municipal Council, Councillor Ciaran Brogan, welcomed the crowds to the parade.
Councillor Brogan noted that when it appeared there was such divisiveness around the world, it was fantastic to see such diversity on the streets of Letterkenny.
President of the Letterkenny Chamber, Karoline Sweeney welcomed everyone to the parade but did pause to remember late local resident Anthony Gallagher.
Last year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade after Anthony and his brother Martin were seriously injured after they were struck by a car in the early hours of March 17th.
Anthony later died in hospital and Martin suffered life-changing injuries.
Ms Sweeney asked people to think of Anthony but also wished Martin a continued recovery.
Among the crowd watching the parade was the recently-installed Bishop of Raphoe, Niall Coll, Deputy Charles Ward as well as local county councillors.
Among the many floats were some particular lively entries from the Little Blue Heroes, the Garda Mounted Support Unit, Letterkenny Fire Service, veteran cyclist Tommy Piper on his homemade bicycle, members of the African Community Donegal, the Letterkenny & District Pipe Band and numerous local companies and sporting clubs.
Tragic resident remembered as Letterkenny toasts St Patrick in the rain was last modified: March 17th, 2026 by Staff Writer
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