St Patrick's Day Spring Carnival launched

Welcoming the celebrations, the Mayor Cllr Paul Fleming said, "The diverse programme of events this year offers something for people of all ages. Once again the city will be the place to be for a fun filled family celebration. With events organised across the week, the celebrations will extend beyond St Patrick's Day itself and there is plenty to keep young and young at heart occupied this year".

Victoria Market Car Park will be the location of the main stage this year and is a designated Alcohol Free Zone. Families can enjoy entertainment from 1.00 pm to 4.30 pm as legendary Irish and Country recording star Susan McCann takes to the stage with her band. The day will also see performances by Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Traditional Irish Group and Harmonicity, a sixteen piece multicultural musical group. There will be Irish Dancing displays by local Irish dancing schools.