President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to Irish peacekeepers around the world this St Patrick’s Day.
In his St Patrick’s Day message he highlights the situation in Gaza, adding that the people there will be in the thoughts of Irish people around the world today.
Crowds are gathering in towns and villages across Donegal for annual St Patrick’s Day celebrations.
A temporary road closure will be in place in Letterkenny until 5pm this evening from the Station roundabout to the bottom of Main Street to facilitate the parade which is due to get underway at 3pm.
The Oldtown Road from the bottom of Lower Main Street to Dunnes Stores will also remain closed.
Motorists are advised that diversions are in place.
