From razzle of the Oscars to the dazzle of Newry St Patrick's Day Parade

It's not every year a star of The Oscars takes part in the Newry St Patrick's Day Parade but this year If you're down the street for the Parade you just might bump into Actor Seamus O'Hara. O'Hara is just back from the Oscar celebrations in Los Angeles after An Irish Goodbye, the short film he starred in won an Oscar for the Best Short Film. The film by Tom Berkeley and Ross White stars O'Hara as Turlough who reunites with his brother Lorcan (James Martin) after their mothers untimely death.

The Actor is a hurley coach at Killeavey GAC and he is going to be on board their float tomorrow as it travels on the parade.

Led by Saint Patrick himself tomorrow's parade will be compered by broadcaster and TV personality Jullian Simmons. The parade will leave from outside The Quays at 1pm and with travel the usual route via Buttercrane Quay, Merchants Quay and Sugar Island. There'll be swirling dancers, community floats and costumed characters to entertain the crowds.

Thousands will be in attendance so be sure to get there early to make sure you have a good view.

Festivities will be active across Newry City with lots and lots happening from 12 noon through to 4pm.

Hill Street and Sugar Island Festivities

Hill Street in the city will be a hive of entertainment on St Patrick’s Day.  From 12 noon there will be a wide range of fun activities for the whole family in Marcus Square and Margaret Square and music lovers will be treated to live performances from pop duo, Paper Tides, country music star, Johnny Brady, international celtic rock band, More Power to your Elbow and a guest appearance from Newry’s very own Junior Eurovision contestant, Sophie Lennon. 

Sugar Island will be showcasing the best in local street entertainment.

Craft Workshops and Family Fun

At Newry and Mourne Museum in Bagenal’s Castle, there will be free craft workshops taking place throughout the day from 12pm-4pm. Numbers are limited so pre-booking of places is advisable by contacting the Museum. More family fun on the day can be found at Newry’s Family Festival Village at the city’s McClelland Park from 12  noon.