Patrick's Day festivities to be held next month

The Minister for Agriculture has confirmed that St Patrick's Day is to be celebrated next month after being cancelled because of foot-and-mouth disease.

Wed, 11 Apr, 2001 - 17:41

The Minister for Agriculture has confirmed that St Patrick's Day is to be celebrated next month after being cancelled because of foot-and-mouth disease.

Joe Walsh made the announcement this afternoon.

The weekend of May 18-20 has been earmarked for the festivities.

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