People across Waterford City and County have been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day 2024.

Thousands of spectators descended on the city for one of the largest parades to date, which was part of a four day festival of events taking place this year.

The parade began at 1pm at the Bus Station on the Quay and made its way onto The Mall, past the viewing stand and onto Parnell Street.

Members of the Waterford Senior Camogie Team were Grand Marshals, while WLR’s Oliver Carroll and Dymphna Nugent were comperes.

One of the many clubs which participated in the Waterford City parade.

The first local parade of the day took place at 12pm in Portlaw, following last year’s cancellation due to heavy rain.

Participants in Portlaw’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.

In West Waterford, Clashmore hosted its third St. Patrick’s Day parade which began at 1pm.

The St. Patrick’s Day parade makes its way through Clashmore.

Meanwhile, huge crowds once again flocked to Dungarvan for 2pm and the 45th edition of the town’s popular parade.

Grand Marshals Tom and Carmel Keith with parade organisers in Dungarvan.

Tramore’s parade began at 1.30pm and also featured an eclectic mix of local groups and organisations.

The viewing stand in Tramore outside the former railway station.

You can listen back to a full round-up of today’s activity here

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