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18/03/2010
Saint's Day Celebrated
There were thousands on the streets of Ireland yesterday as Saint Patrick's Day was celebrated.
In Limerick, the parade was led by Grand Marshal rugby star Keith Earls. Riding in the back of a Rolls Royce, the Irish back tossed 250 signed small rugby balls into the crowd, which was estimated at more than 70,000.
Hundreds of thousands of people also gathered in towns and villages for more than 180 special events marking the occasion.
Dublin's event bagan in Parnell Square just after noon, with the parade led by Grand Marshal Packie Bonner, the Irish goalkeeping legend.
More than 3,000 performers took part in the parade, which made its way along the 3km route under warm spring sunshine.
Shamrock-painted faces and novelty hats filled the capital's streets, with some brave bystanders dangling from lampposts to catch a better view of the festivities.
(BMcc/GK)
In Limerick, the parade was led by Grand Marshal rugby star Keith Earls. Riding in the back of a Rolls Royce, the Irish back tossed 250 signed small rugby balls into the crowd, which was estimated at more than 70,000.
Hundreds of thousands of people also gathered in towns and villages for more than 180 special events marking the occasion.
Dublin's event bagan in Parnell Square just after noon, with the parade led by Grand Marshal Packie Bonner, the Irish goalkeeping legend.
More than 3,000 performers took part in the parade, which made its way along the 3km route under warm spring sunshine.
Shamrock-painted faces and novelty hats filled the capital's streets, with some brave bystanders dangling from lampposts to catch a better view of the festivities.
(BMcc/GK)
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