- Pre-parade concert in An Caipín, Wednesday 16th at 8:00pm
- Traditional visit to St Patrick’s Well after Castletown 10:30am Mass
- Parade begins at 3pm, including a special commemoration of St Mary’s Band (see note below)
- Official Opening at 3:15pm
- Performances by Coppeen School Children and Newcestown Comhaltas
- Traditional Set Dancing display
- Events include road bowling (12 mid-day) bowl pitching, horseshoe pitching, most appropriately dressed lady, best spread of shamrock
- 40 years of parades photographic exhibition, school art display
- Childrens races and bouncing castle
- Vintage cars display
Saint Patrick’s Festival Coppeen – 40 Year Anniversary!
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