Arrangements are going ahead smoothly for the annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Castlebar on Thursday, March 17.

The Parade assembles at the Industrial Estate at 2 p.m. and gets underway at 3 o'clock.

Don't forget the talent show on the Main Street. If you can play an instrument, sing, dance or tell a story please come along. And you can wear a zany costume, green preferably.

Always a great day in Castlebar, please come out and support the parade.

More details from Johnny Mee, parade secretary, 094 9021022; mobile 087 7561883.