As communities across Clare prepare to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, there are plenty of family-friendly events taking place across the county.

In Sixmilebridge, final preparations are underway for the annual Sixmilebridge St Patrick’s Day Parade, which gets underway from Mount Ievers at 12:45 on the day with this year’s theme “Big Dreams, Bright Futures.”

In Fanore, the finishing touches are being added to their St Patrick's Day celebrations which kick off on the 15th of March at 2pm for Fanore Beach, there are lots of exciting events to look forward to like DJ John Carey with live music and possibly a circus surprise.

Meanwhile, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park will be hosting a special Shamrocks and Shenanigans celebration this Sunday, featuring traditional music, Irish dancing, family entertainment and even a chance to meet St Patrick himself.

Alan Morrissey was joined on Morning Focus by Anne Pilkington from the Fanore Parade, PJ Ryan from the Sixmilebridge St Patrick’s Day Parade Committee and Marie Brennan, Events Manager at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park to find out more.

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