The Friendly Sons Of The Shillelagh Pipes And Drums from New Jersey, USA, have been named “Most Musical & Colourful Spectacle” in the 2019 Ennis St. Patrick’s Day Festival.
In excess of 10,000 people lined the streets of Ennis today (Sunday, 17 March) when more than 50 groups representing the many aspects of life in County Clare participated in the annual parade.
Parade judges awarded The Friendly Sons Of The Shillelagh Pipes And Drums 1st Prize (€500), 2nd Prize (€300) went to the Inisowiacy Polish Folk Group, while Clarecastle Show Society won 3rd Prize (€200).
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Mary Fitzgerald, the founder of Clare Haven Services and Haven Horizons, was Grand Marshal of this year’s parade.
