St Patrick’s Day march held in Glasgow after band’s win at competition

St Roch’s Marching Band won the All-Ireland title at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford last year. 

They are the first band from outside of Ireland to win the title. 

(Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest) (Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest) The band paraded through Glasgow today (March 8) leading the St Patrick’s Festival Parade, setting off at 11am from Blythswood Square to Bell Street where a Festival Family Day is taking place from 12-5pm. 

The group travelled via West George Street, Nelson Mandela Place, West George Street, George Square, George Street, Montrose Street, Ingram Street and Candleriggs.

Following its success, it is hoped the event will return next year. 

(Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest) (Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest) Member Danny Boyle, who helped organise the event, told our sister title The Herald: “Everyone involved is over the moon that today’s parade has been such a success.

“A lot of planning and a lot of people have helped make sure our first ever Glasgow St Patrick’s Parade will be one to remember.

“And those who’ve come out onto the streets on a Saturday morning to wish us well have added to that real sense of celebration of St Patrick and Scotland’s Irish community.

“I’m already looking forward to working with everyone again to build on this year’s success and returning in 2026.”

(Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest) (Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest) Within a few days of their achievement at the Fleadh last year, Mary McAleese, ex-President of Ireland, and singer Daniel O’Donnell sent congratulatory videos to the band. 

St Roch’s will be heading to London next weekend to take part in their St Patrick’s parade on Sunday, March 16.