A look at St Patrick's Day parades around Ireland.
In Waterford, the parade was reviewed by Austin Deasy, Minister for Agriculture, Dr Russell, Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, and Rev William Bowder representing the Church of Ireland Bishop.
The Waterford parade had an international air with a contingent from Saint Herblain in Brittany, which is twinned with Waterford.
Interview with Frank Heylan, the man who has done the commentary on the Waterford parade for fourteen years. Frank emphasises how the crowd is such an important part of the parade.
The prize for best float went to the Milton Bradley Games Factory.
The reporter in Waterford is Michael Ryan.
On to the parade in Kiltimagh, Co Mayo where there was 'a touch of Manhattan razzmatazz' as the parade got underway.
In Letterkenny, Co Donegal, up to fifteen thousand people turned out to watch the parade, the best-attended event in the northwest.
Interview with the Bishop of Raphoe Dr Hegarty on the success of the parade.
On to Kilkenny's glamourous parade reviewed by Seamus Patterson, Minister of State, and Senator Michael Lanigan. Interview with Francis Brett, Committee Member, on participation in parade.
In Sligo, the parade was reviewed by Ray McSharry and Ted Nealon, Mayor Councillor, Michael Carroll.
