Crowds took to the streets in cities and towns including Dublin, Belfast and Athy in Co Kildare as pageants unfolded with Irish dancers and

Parades will be kicking off at different times across the county. Taking a quick look at some of the major towns, the festivities in Midleton and Ballincollig are due to start at 3 pm, the parade in Carrigaline will begin at 1:30 pm and out in Macroom the celebrations will begin at 3:30 pm.

Hundreds of thousands of people packed the streets of Dublin on Monday to watch Ireland's national St. Patrick's Day parade, as crowds in green flooded cities and towns across the country to honor the country's patron saint.