Finn Ryan from Ferrybank, who stole hearts on the Late Late Toy Show last November, has been announced as the Grand Marshall at this year's St Patrick's Day parade in Waterford City.
The Lego fanatic from Ferrybank told Ryan Tubridy that he beat cancer late last year, and rang a bell on the hospital ward to herald the end of treatment.
After Finn talked us through his Lego display, he was brought over to ring a bell on the set of the Late Late Toy Show, this time in front of a global audience of millions!
Reaction to Finn Ryan as Grand Marshall
Mayor of Waterford City & County, Cllr. Joe Kelly said,
I don’t think that there could be anyone more deserving of the honour of Grand Marshall than Finn. I would like to offer my best wishes to Finn on becoming the Grand Marshall in such a momentous year for the parade, and to congratulate him on being a fantastic ambassador for Waterford. I think I speak for everyone when I say that Finn made a lasting impression on his Late Late Toy Show appearance and his courage, bravery, strength and sense of fun had us all enthralled.”
Finn’s Dad, Billy added “We’re delighted that Finn will lead the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Waterford. We’ve always enjoyed the parade and the fact that Finn will be Grand Marshall and his brother Liam will be part of the entourage, will make it even more special for us this year.”
The theme for this year’s parade is ‘Waterford – Ireland’s Best Place to Live’ and the festival will pay homage to Waterford’s people and communities, its culture and heritage, its diversity, and its musical and artistic talent. The parade is part of a three day festival in Waterford this year. More here.
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