CLONDALKIN ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

Madeleine Johansson added: “As a tenant facing eviction it makes me furious to see these vacant homes. There are very few properties available to rent at the moment in Dublin while there’s thousands of people homeless.

There are also thousands of tenants with eviction notices who will have nowhere to go after the government ends the eviction ban at the end of March. Every single vacant home must be brought back into use immediately or compulsory purchased by local authorities for social housing.”

2023 was the biggest parade yet in Clondalkin with 10,000+ spectators and 1,500+ participants from 33 groups. The weather stayed good and the atmosphere was electric as the Clondalkin community spirit shone bright. Chairperson Cllr Francis Timmons thanked the committee, volunteers, An Garda Síochána, South Dublin County Council, sponsors and everyone who played a part.