Some further photographs from the Parade in Newbridge

Wow! I never had as many visitors as I did yesterday, with everyone googling for newbridge parade stuff! So, in case any of you are return visitors, I added a few more pictures today, 2 of the fire brigade and 3 of the Muscle cars at the back of the parade....

Fire Brigade (happy campers!)


More Fire Brigade, in dry suit and in Fire Kit.


V8 power - Camaro and Mustang (and noise!)







I hope you have enjoyed my pictures, I enjoyed taking them.

Parade, Newbridge, Co. Kildare - St. Patrick's Day

Took a trip to Newbridge to see their parade today, and you might be expecting this - I took some photos. There was a fantastic selection of bands, dancers, clubs, and a variety of vehicles from fire engines to vintage cars, from muscle cars to tractors. Congratulations to all involved, it was a great show!

You can see my photos at http://pix.ie/brianp/album/404765! But if not, here are a few for your viewing pleasure.

Drummer - St Conleth's band.


Moorefield GFC's security detail on the trophy trailer...






St. Bathrick was there.....


As was St Patrick, banishing the snake - or was the snake banishing him?


Some pretty capable looking young boxers too...


And some bouncy castles....though this was a momentary loss of air, which was soon restored without any drama!


So again, well done to everyone involved, it was an impressive parade, about an hour and a half's worth. Hopefully it (and the other parades) will have lifted spirits a little. Certainly the cafés and pubs were flat out afterwards!

I may post some more photos later on, but the best are at pix.ie.

I should mention that if anyone wants to use any of the images, drop me a note in the comment box and I'll drop you an email back.

Tune in over the next few days for some pictures of Fionn and his hunting dogs!

St. Patrick's Day!

Beannachtaí na Feile Pádraig libh go léir!

We were woken up this morning with some music from the Inishturkbeg's Brilliant Irish Flute series of enlightened cover versions - first there was Muse's Uprising, then some Kings of Leon "Sex on Fire" (below)



So, you mightn't like "trad" but projects like this bring Irish instruments together with popular modern music and fuse them together in a great way! More of this please!

The weather is gorgeous today. Coffee and pancakes up first, then there's a parade due locally this afternoon, which might well be of interest.

Anyone curious about parades in Kildare, check the Leinster Leader website for a comprehensive list.

Happy St Patrick's Day to one and all. Come and visit Ireland this year, it's going to be a good one!