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Skerries St Patricks day parade

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  • 16-03-2013 5:42pm
    #1
    Pavel66
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    Does anyone know what time this starts? Googled it and can't find anything.

    Thanks


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    Mr.Wemmick
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    It must start on and around 2pm I reckon, as I know the roads around the town are closed from 2pm.


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    The Hill Billy
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    The parade starts at 3pm on South Strand.


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    Rashers72
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    Although Hill Billy is normally spot on, my kids are meeting at South Strand at 1.45pm, so that would indicate a 2pm start.....
    However, checked google and the various Facebook accounts for local clubs, and none have the actual start time...
    Confused!


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    The Hill Billy
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    Posters around town say a 3pm start.

    The Skerries Facebook page also mentioned this time earlier in the week.

    There was also talk of the participants meeting up from 1:30 onwards. Shocking if they expect kids to be hanging around in the cold & damp for that long.


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    Rashers72
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    You are correct on all counts. Just had it confirmed. I think it's crazy, especially given the damp conditions, to have them waiting around for so long. 2.30 for a 3pm start would be fine, especially if they are just walking....


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    Mr.Wemmick
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    I have also heard a 1:45 meet up for the kids. The reason could possibly be that the floats are being judged before the parade starts..
    but, yes, it is indeed a long time for kids to be out in poor weather if the parade does not actually begin until 3 pm

    Thermals and waterproofs needed, methinks..


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    The Hill Billy
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    Well I'm heading in now for a swift pint or 2 before the mayhem starts. I can't be dealing with the carry on later in the day. ;)


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    Mr.Wemmick
    Registered Users Posts: 1,092 ✭✭✭Mr.Wemmick


    The Hill Billy wrote: »
    Well I'm heading in now for a swift pint or 2 before the mayhem starts. I can't be dealing with the carry on later in the day. ;)

    ..and a hot whiskey or two after the event just to keep the cold out of the bones.

    'tis hard work these parades :D


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