Laois Offaly town ready to revive St Patrick's Day parade for 2025
Portarlington Local groups, clubs and businesses encouraged to get involved in the celebration
Towns across Laois are all set for St Patrick's Day 2025 with preparations well underway for this year's celebrations. After a gap of several years the St Patrick's Day parade in Portarlington is making a comeback this year.
The new organising committee has announced the theme of their 2025 parade will be snakes with all groups, clubs and businesses encouraged to get involved.
"Want to be part of this amazing comeback parade? Showcase your creativity, celebrate your group, and be part of the fun! Whether you're a school, community group, sports team, or local business, we’d love to have you involved," said the organising committee.
"Let’s make 2025 a year to remember for Portarlington!"
Among the proud marchers, will be the reformed Scoil Phadraig BNS band who will march in memory of the late Gerry Conway, who spent his life teaching the boys to play music. In a lovely touch, the school is inviting past members of the band to walk with them.
The Portarlington community will also be entertained by live music in Market Square from 2pm to 5pm. Laois bands include Dopamine, Thanks Mom, Wayne Brereton, Heuston Death Ray, Comhaltas and the Ukrainian choir.
Irish Dancing performance by Scoil Rince Lár Na Tíre.
Portarlington Concert Band will be performing too. There will be craft workshops in the Parochial Hall, Main Street.
The parade will be a walking parade only and will begin at 3pm on March 17. Meeting point/drop off point & time: 2.30pm, Crowe lane. The starting point and route: Bank Of Ireland, Main Street and the ending point is the People’s Park.
You can register to secure your spot through this link.