Letterkenny celebrates a fantastic St Patrick’s Day Parade and names award winners

Letterkenny was alive with colour, music, and community spirit this St. Patrick’s Day as people braved the rain and lined the streets for what proved to be a vibrant and memorable parade.

With the 2025 event postponed as a mark of respect following a tragic accident in the early hours that claimed the life of Anthony Gallagher, the event was back for the first time in two years.

Organised by Letterkenny Chamber, this year’s parade brought together a showcase of local businesses, community groups, schools, sports clubs, all celebrating Irish culture, creativity, and community pride.

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The Chamber extends sincere thanks to the overall Parade Sponsor, Philips Medisize, whose generous support helped make this year’s event possible. We are also deeply grateful to TCS for sponsoring the stage and all of our sponsors, whose continued backing ensures the parade remains a highlight of the town’s calendar.

A special word of appreciation goes to every group and participant who took part in the parade. The effort, imagination, and energy on display created a truly festive atmosphere and delivered a fantastic experience for spectators of all ages.

Best Band – Letterkenny and District Pipe Band; Best Sporting Entry: Termon GAA; Best Carnival Entry: Comhaltas Leitir Ceanain; Best Business Entry: Funky Monkey Entertainment; Best Diversity and inclusion Entry: Little Angel’s School; Beat Novelty Entry: Letterkenny CDP; Best Youth Entry: 1st Letterkenny Scouts; Danny and Margaret Doherty Memorial Award for Best Float: Cathedral of St Eunan and St Columba; Overall Parade winner: Cathedral of St Eunan and St Columba.

Speaking after the event, Karoline Sweeney, President of  Letterkenny Chamber, said: “The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the most important community events in Letterkenny, and once again it brought people together in a wonderful celebration of local pride and creativity. We are hugely grateful to our sponsors, participants, volunteers, and everyone who came out to support the parade.”

Letterkenny Chamber would also like to acknowledge the work of all the volunteers from the Chamber and the Donegal Volunteer Centre, bucket collectors, Gardai, emergency services, and everyone who helped ensure the event ran safely and smoothly.