MEMBERS of the town's Irish community took part in the annual walk through the town centre this morning, Sunday.
The parade marks St Patrick's Day and takes walkers from the Irish Club on Orford Lane towards the River of Life on Bridge Street before returning.
Among those taking part were Mayor Cllr Karen Mundry and Cllr Mike Hannon.
Hundreds dressed up for the occasion for the parade.
Guardian photographer Dave Gillespie grabbed these pictures, check out the gallery above.
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