 This was the tenth Annual St Patrick's Day event in the city and this year the parade was led by a delegation from Derry City. Luckily the sun just shone through the grey skies and the event is now one of the biggest in the country. Special events included an Art Exhibition by Brian and Mary Evans, storytelling by Clare Murphy from Dublin and a full complement of local bands, singers and musicians. Special guests included popular singer Seán O'Sé and the Lord Mayor of Nottingham and the First Secretary from the Irish Embassy Tony McCullagh. Hot irish stew and soup was provided by Dave Murphy and his able staff. Compere for the day was Gerry Molumby. The whole event was organised by the hard working St Patrick's Day committee who had planned the event over several months with a series of meetings. |
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 A DVD of Nottingham's 2009 St. Patrick's Parade and Festival is now on sale. The film captures the great moments of varied entertainment, crowd scenes and interviews with the public. Also included is footage of the Blessing of Shamrock civic reception and interviews with Mayor, Sheriff and Bishop of Nottingham as well as Irish Embassy representatives.
Cost £10 plus £3 (package and postage) from:
St Patrick's Day Parade
PO Box 9730
Nottingham
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The streets were a mass of colour with brightly decorated umbrellas, Irish tricolour costumes, leprechauns and fairies. The Saints Patrick, Brigid, Brendan and Columba were also to be seen celebrating Ireland's patron Saint.
The following schools all took part in this memorable event.
- Our Lady and St. Edward's Primary and Nursery School, St. Ann's.
- Our lady of Perpetual Succour Primary School, Bulwell.
- Good Shepherd Primary School, Woodthorpe.
- St. Mary's Primary School, Hyson Green.
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 Take a look at our children's art gallery. Some of the children from the 4 schools that took part in the 10th St. Patrick's Day Parade contributed towards this collection of wonderful images.
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