Show Notes
An overview of the festivities in Galway on Saint Patrick's Day on 17th March 2023. Fender Jackson converses with random strangers with music from The Ol' Times. Some of the floats in this year's parade included: People from the Ukrainian community, Galway City School of Judo, United Women Galway, Scoil Bhride, Galway Bay Rugby Club, Galway Mosque, Mosque of Mary, Shine With Siobhan Flanagan, Galway Go Karts, Amach LGBT, Funky Drums, Galway Scout Club, Galway Sea Scouts, Galway Hooker Sailing Club, An Tóstal, Krewe Of Europa Tampa Florida, Some car that broke down outside the Cathedral, Some Jesus fans, Liam Mellows GAA Club, Some Darth Vaders and Mandaloria, Galway Filipino-Irish Community, Club Iománaíocht from Barna.
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