Ballymote’s parade will go ahead after taking break in 2015
Following a one year hiatus, the Ballymote St. Patrick’s Day parade will return this year.
Preparations are already well underway.
The parade will take place on Thursday March 17th at 3.30pm.
A large number of entrants including marching bands have already confirmed participation in this year’s parade.
Any groups, individuals, businesses or anyone who may wish to participate in the parade can do so by contacting The Coach House Hotel in Ballymote on 071- 9183111.
Following the success of previous parades in Ballymote it is hoped that this year’s will be bigger and better.
A fundraising night will be held in The Coach House Hotel on Saturday, March 5 at 9pm.
Sligo band Rackhouse Pilfer will be performing live and tickets for the event will cost € 10.
All proceeds go towards Ballymote St. Patrick’s Day parade and the Christmas lights fund.
Tickets are available from the following outlets: Lavin’s Outfitters, The Coach House Hotel, Shaz hair salon, The Picnic Basket, Henry’s filling station and Frank Gallagher’s shop.
Tickets can also be purchased by contacting Pat McGrath on 0876702792 or Gerri Tighe on 0876698418.
Funding for the event has been made available following representations from both Councillor Dara Mulveyy and John Perry TD.