In pictures: Celebrating St Patrick's Day

Representing the Republic of Ireland Women's Football team as grand marshals were Vera Pauw, Diane Caldwell and Paula Gorham (Image: Rolling News)

A view of Tourism Ireland's pop-up green kinetic dance floor in London's South Bank to celebrate the day

Children in Wexford Town put the yellow in yellow bellies as they parade as minions

Members of the Ukrainian community parade in Waterford

Ukrainians also took part in the parade moving through Galway city

Trying to get a better view. A young man climbs a fence in Dublin to see the parade (Image: Rolling News)

Revellers pose ahead of the St Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin

Silverware on show during the Ennis parade

... and more silverware on show during the Ennis parade!

The Higginbotham Family in Thomastown, Kilkenny took on the mantle of the "Legendary Crisp Sandwich" for the celebrations

Britain's Prince William and, Catherine Princess of Wales enjoy a Guinness with members of the 1st Battalion Irish Guards in Aldershot

... meanwhile Dublin Fire Brigade can confirm that contrary to rumour, Britain's Prince Harry is not marching with them in Dublin! Patrick Terry serves with Southampton Fire Department on Long Island, New York

Ceol agus craic was the theme of the Sligo parade, where a young girl can be seen enjoying the music on display

High fives on display during the Cork parade

President Michael D Higgins with his wife Sabina and international guest of honour (and Dallas Television star!) Patrick Duffy enjoying the celebrations