In Pictures: London calling - Limerick flag flies proudly in the British capital

THE LIMERICK flag flew proudly in London over the weekend as the British capital's annual St Patrick's Day parade took place.

Tens of thousands of people took advantage of a fine day weather-wise to march through central London for the event, which was celebrating its landmark 20th anniversary.

Among the Limerick contingent taking part were Caherdavin native John Giltenan, who is the secretary of the Council of Irish County Associations, plus Sophie Roberts, whose family hail from Ashford, and Willie Moone who can trace his ancestry back to Newcastle West.

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They were joined by Ballyneety native Kathleen Sheridan, who is the chief executive of Lewisham's Irish Centre in south-east London.

There was a Limerick political presence in the shape of Sinn Fein TD Maurice Quinlivan, who formerly lived cross-channel.

Proud as a former citizen to be representing Sinn Féin @annual London St Patrick’s Day Parade — the London-Irish have played a key part in making London the multicultural capital that it is. @sinnfeinireland always recognises the strength of the Irish diaspora#stpatricksday2023 pic.twitter.com/X2sL1OW0YB

— Maurice Quinlivan TD (@QuinlivanTD) March 12, 2023

And the government were represented by Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys.

There was a host of walking groups, marching bands, floats and displays.

The event's grand marshal was Catherina Casey of Blarney, Co Cork, who is a very active member of London's Irish community.

For up to the minute news from across Limerick this St Patrick's Day, keep your eye on www.limericklive.ie