Patricks Day Parade Loughrea

17/07/2026

Woohoo, Loughrea 🤍❤️

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18/03/2026

We, the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee of Loughrea, want to extend our heartfelt thanks for another fantastic parade! We are extremely grateful to everyone who attended and participated, despite the weather.

Once again, the incredible community of Loughrea and the surrounding areas came together to make this event truly special.

We are so grateful to everyone who contributed to its success—your support and dedication made it all possible! 🙌✨

A special thank you to the following people::

- The Stewarts and an Garda Síochána
- All the volunteers
- Bishop Michael Duignan
- Monsignor Geraghty
- Councillor Michael Regan
- Our Grand Marshall, Joe Kelly, Ruby Club
- Dervan Sound
- Ciaran Morgan
- Larry Morgan Photography
- LCRfm 102.9 Loughrea Community Radio
- Ceoltas for the fantastic music
- Beattys Jeweller for providing the lovely Galway crystal plaque for the Grand Marshall.

Thank you once again for all your support.

The winners as a follows:

☘️ Best Youth Group - Riabhabh
☘️ Best Adult Group - Loughrea Tidy Towns
☘️ Best Business Float - Material Supplies Ltd
☘️ Best Multicultural Group - .Brendans National School
☘️ Best interpretation of the theme - Bravo TheatreGroup
☘️ Best shop front - Brodricks
Outstanding contribution to the parade - . Ita's School Band

17/03/2026

PRIZE WINNERS from St Patrick's Day Parade 2026.
Well done to all entries, you just get better every year!
☘️ Best Youth Group - Riabhach
☘️ Best Adult Group - Loughrea Tidy Towns
☘️ Best Business Float - Material Supplies Ltd
☘️ Best Multicultural Group - .Brendans National School
☘️ Best interpretation of the theme - Bravo TheatreGroup
☘️ Best shop front - Brodricks
Outstanding contribution to the parade - . Ita's School Band

PRIZE WINNERS from St Patrick's Day Parade 2026.
Well done to all entries, you just get better every year!


Loughrea Tidy Towns
Western Material Supplies Ltd.

17/03/2026

St. Patricks Day Parade Loughrea well done to all

17/03/2026

St. Patricks Day Parade Loughrea no rain would stop us

17/03/2026

Great video by LCRfm 102.9

17/03/2026

☘️ Rain or shine, Loughrea knows how to throw a party! ☘️🌈

A Heartfelt Thank You!

It might have been a bit damp underfoot today, but it certainly didn’t dampen the spirits of our incredible community.
The highlight of our day? Overhearing a little one turn to their friend after the parade and ask, "Wasn't that fun?" The reply was a simple, enthusiastic "Yeah!" At the end of the day, that’s exactly what this is all about—creating those memories and celebrating the bond we share here in Loughrea.

To our wonderful community:
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee wants to extend a massive thank you to every single person who made today a success. To the participants, the volunteers, and the crowds who lined the streets—your support and dedication are what make this event so special year after year.

Go raibh míle maith agaibh! 🇮🇪

☘️

17/03/2026

☘️ Rain or shine, Loughrea knows how to throw a party! ☘️🌈

A Heartfelt Thank You!

It might have been a bit damp underfoot today, but it certainly didn’t dampen the spirits of our incredible community.
The highlight of our day? Overhearing a little one turn to their friend after the parade and ask, "Wasn't that fun?" The reply was a simple, enthusiastic "Yeah!" At the end of the day, that’s exactly what this is all about—creating those memories and celebrating the bond we share here in Loughrea.

To our wonderful community:
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee wants to extend a massive thank you to every single person who made today a success. To the participants, the volunteers, and the crowds who lined the streets—your support and dedication are what make this event so special year after year.

Go raibh míle maith agaibh!