Parades have taken place in Belfast, Londonderry, Enniskillen, Downpatrick, Newry and Armagh and - for the first time in seven years - in Ballycastle.

In Downpatrick, early risers made their way to Saul Church – believed to be St Patrick's first church in Ireland. Among them were a group of young people from Missouri who had arrived this morning.

In Downpatrick, early risers made their way to Saul Church – believed to be St Patrick's first church in Ireland Irish President Michael D Higgins also attended church first thing, for St ...

Parades were held across the north on Monday as people lined the streets to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. The largest was in ...

Some see it as a day for heavy drinking. Others see it as a day to honor the memory of a famous saint of the early church. And others see it for both. Across the world, people will celebrate Saint ...