Moate parade to embrace community spirit theme

Community spirit is certain to be to the fore in Moate on Monday afternoon when the town's annual St Patrick's Day parade takes place.

National feast day atmosphere will be prevalent as numerous community groups and organisations unite to participate in the well supported parade which will start from The Gap House at 1.30pm.

With an expected float participation of 60 entries, replicating the number which graced the 2024 St Patrick's Day parade, the always well supported St Patrick's Day parade will make its way past the viewing stand and on to its eventual conclusion at the turn for the Clara Road.

Moate Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Éireann (CCE) will lead the parade this year. Normally entertaining on the viewing stand, the group's popularity continues to grow and to that end have been chosen to be a focal point in this year's showpiece occasion.

New to the parade in 2025, a group from Castledaly comprising of young and old alike, will fill the viewing stand music void left by Moate CCE. Irish music will fill the air from 12.30pm embracing the inclusive nature of traditional tunes for all ages.

The St Patrick's Day committee has been working diligently in preparation for the March 17 occasion. The town is currently looking resplendent in tricolour flags, and the committee is encouraging all members of the local community to line the main street to witness what has now become a major social occasion in the annual Moate fabric.