Spread across the long weekend from Sunday, 15 March to Sunday, 22 March, the county features a diverse range of community parades, with many on Tuesday, 17 March (Saint Patrick’s Day), plus early and post-holiday activities. Highlights include Ireland’s earliest parade in Kinlough and Cloone’s inaugural event.
Midnight Parade
- Kinlough: Ireland’s earliest Saint Patrick’s Day parade starts at 12:01 am on Tuesday, 17 March (participants gather from 11:00 pm on Monday, 16 March at Kinlough Community Centre). A unique midnight kick-off with local groups, lights, and festive energy to greet the holiday firSaint
Sunday, 15 March 2026
- Manorhamilton (5:00 pm from Church Car Park): An evening parade through the town, bringing community spirit and displays to start the weekend.
- Drumkeeran: The annual village parade, a traditional community event with local participation and celebration.
- Newtowngore Pre-Events (4:30 pm–6:00 pm at Gorby’s Lounge): Kids’ disco and magician show to build excitement ahead of the main parade.
Saint Patrick’s Day – Tuesday, 17 March 2026
- Aughavas (12:30 pm): The parade is followed by kids’ entertainment and live music at The Dugout for continued family fun.
- Carrick-on-Shannon (1:00 pm, float assembly from 12:30 pm on Circular Road): The main county parade, a lively procession through the town with community groups, bands, and floats along the Shannon.
- Fenagh (2:00 pm): Follows a family fun day from 11:00 am, combining activities and the parade for all ages.
- Keshcarrigan (2:30 pm): Themed “Heritage,” celebrating local history and traditions through creative entries.
- Leitrim Village (3:00 pm): Features music from Wallop the Spot, adding lively tunes to the community procession.
- Ballinamore (4:00 pm): The annual parade with family entertainment on the platform, encouraging wide participation.
- Dromahair (4:00 pm, pre-parade party from 3:00 pm): Themed “Creatures Great and Small,” with whimsical, animal-inspired floats and pre-event festivities.
- Drumshanbo (4:00 pm): Showcases local community groups and sports clubs in a spirited afternoon event.
- Mohill (4:00 pm): Followed by light refreshments and children’s entertainment for a welcoming close.
- Newtowngore (4:30 pm): The main parade, building on the weekend’s pre-events.
- Cloone (5:00 pm): The village’s first-ever Saint Patrick’s Day parade, a milestone community celebration to bring everyone together.
Post-Festival Events
- Tullaghan (Sunday, 22 March, 2:00 pm): A Saint Patrick’s Coastal Trail event, offering a relaxed, scenic wrap-up with walks or activities along the coaSaint
These events are community-focused, mostly free, and full of local craic, with many encouraging entries from groups, clubs, and families. Leitrim County Council supports them via grants, and road closures apply in parade areas—check leitrim.ie, leitrimobserver.ie, or local Facebook pages for updates, exact routes, or participation details.
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Saint Patrick’s Day county by county
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Saint Patrick’s Day state by state in the USA
Alabama – Alaska – Arizona – Arkansas – California – Colorado – Connecticut – Delaware – Florida – Georgia – Hawaii – Idaho – Illinois –Indiana – Iowa – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Maine – Maryland – Massachusetts – Michigan – Minnesota – Mississippi – Missouri – Montana – Nebraska – Nevada – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – New York – North Carolina – North Dakota – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Vermont – Virginia – Washington DC – Washington State – West Virginia – Wisconsin – Wyoming –
Saint Patrick’s Day province by province in Canada
Alberta – British Columbia – Manitoba – New Brunswick – Newfoundland and Labrador – Nova Scotia – Ontario – Prince Edward Island – Quebec – Saskatchewan
Saint Patrick’s Day state by state in Australia
New South Wales – Northern Territory – Queensland – Tasmania – Victoria – Western Australia
