Gardaí issue advice for 14 Laois parades
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GARDAÍ have issued travel and safety advice, as 14 towns and villages across Laois get set for St Patrick’s Day parades tomorrow.
Communities are preparing for a fantastic celebration, with parades and festivals throughout the day (See all times below).
Laois gardaí said on social media: ‘If you are travelling on Tuesday, please plan your journey in advance, as temporary road closures and traffic delays will occur around parade routes.’
They advised:
*Expect road closures and diversions in town centres.
*Allow extra time for your journey if travelling through parade areas.
*Please follow the directions of gardaí, stewards and event organisers.
*If attending with children, agree a meeting point in case anyone becomes separated.
Gardaí said: ‘Most importantly, enjoy the celebrations, support your local community groups and have a safe and happy St Patrick’s Day, wherever you are celebrating.’
Laois Parades:
Vicarstown – 8.30am
The Heath – 8.45am
Killeshin – 9.30am
Timahoe – 9.45am
Ballyroan – 10.15am
Stradbally – 11am
Graiguecullen - 11am (assembling in Carlow Town Park at 10.30am)
Durrow - 1.30pm
Clonaslee – 12 noon
Mountrath – 12.30pm
Rathdowney 12 noon
Portlaoise – 12.30pm. Festival includes a fire show in Fitzmaurice Place at 4pm
Rosenallis – 2.30pm
Portarlington – 3pm
There will be no parade in Abbeyleix for ‘logistical and operational reasons’, but the heritage town will still be decorated around the big day.
