Pictured at the presentation of a cheque by Tullamore Credit Union to the Tullamore Parade Committee are (l to r): Martin O' Connor; Enda Mollen; Damien McIntyre, Credit Union; Frankie O' Reilly; Siobhan Conroy, Credit Union; Johnny O' Connor and Independent Cllr Sean O' Brien. Tullamore business support for St. Patrick's parade "is vital"Financial support from businesses in the Tullamore area, which is vital for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in the town, was acknowledged by the Parade Committee when they accepted a cheque from Tullamore Credit Union on Saturday Last. "The support given by the business community in the Tullamore area is vital over the years in assisting us to organise the St. Patrick's Day Parade" said parade secretary and local Independent Cllr, Sean O'Brien, who added that the organisers "could not run the parade" if they did not have the backing of local business owners. "Without that support we could not run the Parade as we have so many costs, including bands and Insurance. The official opening of the parade will be performed by Grand Marshal and former Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, at 11am at the Review Stand.

Source: Irish Independent February 26, 2024 21:29 UTC