Moate St Patrick's Day parade award winners announced

The Moate St Patrick's Day parade united the town and its hinterland as vibrant floats graced the main street on the national feast day.

The parade is renowned for its colourful float participation with numerous entries from local community and sporting organisations adding to the parade atmosphere.

Such float participation was duly recognised when the parade awards were announced this week.

Leinster School of Dance claimed the 'Best Overall' accolade, the 'Most Entertaining Float' award going to the Ravens Living History Association.

Dancezone were awarded as the 'Most Vibrant & Colourful' float, while John Galvin, Fine Art claimed the 'Best Dressed Shop Front' accolade.

The 'Funniest' float was awarded to 'Justin Buckley & Friends with the Misneach Centre winning the 'Most Topical' float prize.

The 'Best Dressed Dog' honour was awarded to Poppy and Maureen O'Brien, while the 'Stars of the Show' were the Flintstone themed group.

The Grand Hotel Moate will host the St Patrick's Day awards presentation night on Friday, April 24, at 7pm.