The Mayor of Clare Councillor Patricia McCarthy this week led the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Mahopac, New York, in a 1960s Mercedes, as part of the New York Clare Association entry to the parade.Thousands of people lined the route of the parade, which was held in beautiful sunshine but freezing cold weather. The parade had 105 entries totaling about 3,000 participants.
An after parade function was hosted by Broadford-native Danny Moloney of Liffey Van Lines and included a guest appearance by comedian and Killaloe resident Brendan Grace, who had flown specially from Ireland for the occasion.
Pictured above at the 32nd annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Mahopac New York are (L-R) P.J Ryan Sixmilebridge; P.J. Sexton, Vice President, Clare Association, New York; Mayor of Clare, Cllr. Patricia McCarthy; Mary Ryan, Sixmilebridge; and Gerard Dollard, Director of Services, Clare County Council.
Pictured above at the 32nd annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Mahopac New York are (L-R) P.J Ryan Sixmilebridge; P.J. Sexton, Vice President, Clare Association, New York; Mayor of Clare, Cllr. Patricia McCarthy; Mary Ryan, Sixmilebridge; and Gerard Dollard, Director of Services, Clare County Council.
