Saint Patrick's Festival marks start of Ireland's Millennium celebrations

Updated: 14:47, Sunday, 14 March 1999

The Saint Patrick's Festival gets underway in Dublin over the weekend.

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Morning Ireland: Reporter Ray Colgan takes a look behind the scenes at preparations for the "Skyfest".
Morning Ireland: Reporter Ray Colgan takes a look behind the scenes at preparations for the "Skyfest".

The Saint Patrick's Festival gets underway in Dublin over the weekend. One of the biggest events is the Aer Lingus Skyfest, a massive fireworks display. Billed as the beginning of Ireland's Millennium celebrations, it will light up the skies over the Customs House on Saturday night.

  • Morning Ireland: Reporter Ray Colgan takes a look behind the scenes at preparations for the "Skyfest".

    Morning Ireland: Reporter Ray Colgan takes a look behind the scenes at preparations for the "Skyfest".

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