Sean Farrell taking part in the Clara parade. Clara parade attracts one of its biggest crowdsAfter an absence of two years the Clara St Patrick’s Day parade returned to one of its largest ever crowds. Des Dunne and Mark Purcell hold the ribbon as Ed Cullen, Kieran Dolan, Adam Kelly, Tony McTague and Willie Bryan officially get the Clara Parade underway by cutting the ceremonial ribbon. Following the opening ceremony Tony McTague attempted to take one of his famous free-kicks on veteran Clara goalkeeper Pat Lowry as commentator “Bertie Ó Muircheartaigh” outlined the action to the crowds. A number of local clubs and organisations including the scouts, Clara GAA, Clara Musical Society and Clara Ladies GAA club were represented in the parade which took over an hour to pass the reviewing stand.

Source: Irish Independent March 17, 2022 23:06 UTC