The organisers of this year’s Boyle St. Patrick’s Day Parade would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s parade such a big success.
“To the clubs, organisations, individuals and businesses who participated in our parade, thank you for your effort. Thank you also to our main sponsors, Boyle Credit Union and Nordson Medical, thank you for your support. To all the businesses, clubs, organisations and individuals that supported us financially and helped us hit our target, thank you. We appreciate that times are hard for so many so it means so much to get the support”.
“To our local media sites, newspapers and everyone who shared our posts and helped spread the word about our parade, thank you. Thanks to Padraig O’Dowd and Turlough O’Gara for the use of the lorry and thanks to Ardcarne Garden Centre for making it look so beautiful with the lovely flowers. Thanks to Brian from Boyletoday.com for the photographic coverage on the day. Thanks also to Mike Smith from Smith Auctioneers for the power and for acting as MC on the day”.
“Thanks to Roscommon County Council, An Garda Siochana, our Fire Services, our Defence Forces, our stewards, Music Generation Roscommon, Lisbeg Pipe Band, John Keville, Darren Deery, Micheal Sweeney, Tommy Egan and the St. Joseph’s Hall Committee, our secret judge, Luxury Wedding Supplies, David Connolly, Stan Walsh, Mascothire.ie , our face painters (Ella Bermingham, Ellie Mullen & Nikita Cullen), everyone on the reviewing stand and the many volunteers who helped out in St Joseph’s Hall and around town. Thanks also to those that helped out in any way with the preparations. And a big shout out to James Bolger for being a wonderful grand marshal”.
“Finally, thanks to each and every person that showed up on the day. It was amazing to see the streets turn green and hear the hustle and bustle – Until next year”!
Winners
Overall Winner (€500 plus cup) – Boyle GAA
Overall Runner Up (€200) – Boyle Golf Club
Overall Under 16 Winners (€200 plus cup) – Boyle Ladybirds, Brownies and Girl Guides
Under 16 Runner Up (€100) – Boyle Scouts
Best Vintage Vehicle — Joe Sweeney’s Camper Van
Best Shop Window – Cosgrove’s on St. Patrick Street
