Crowds lined the streets of Hillsborough for the historic paradeplaceholder image
Crowds lined the streets of Hillsborough for the historic parade

Lisburn photographer snaps first ever public Royal Irish Regiment St Patrick’s Day parade

Lisburn photographer Norman Briggs was out and about in Hillsborough on March 14 as the Royal Irish Regiment held its first ever public St Patrick’s Day parade.

The Royal Irish Band, Campbell College band, soldiers, cadets and veterans paraded from Beechlawn School to the Court house, with crowds lining the streets.

The Mayor, Alderman Amanda Grehan, elected members, and the council’s chief executive were among the invited guests joining military families and friends at the Court House to see officers and soldiers honoured with the presentation of shamrocks.

The day concluded with a reception in the grounds of Hillsborough Castle.

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