Volunteer, author and peace award organiser Martin Quinn will bridge the Atlantic this March after a surprise selection by the County Tipperary Association of New York

Martin Quinn. Picture by Derek Fanning

Martin Quinn. Picture by Derek Fanning

A prominent community activist from Co. Tipperary will be marking St Patrick’s Day a bit differently this year having been selected for a special role in the festivities planned for New York City.

The County Tipperary N&B Association of New York has selected Mr. Martin Quinn to be Grand Marshal at the NYC St Patrick’s Day Parade on Tuesday March 17 and Grand Marshal for the Yonkers Day Parade on Saturday March 21.