MEMBERS of Warrington’s Irish community took time out for prayers and reflections at the Bridge Street memorial in memory of those killed and affected by the IRA bomb attack on the town 29 years ago next Sunday, during their annual St Patrick’s Day Parade.
They were joined by Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols and Deputy Mayor Cllr Jean Flaherty, at the event which set off from the Irish Club on Orford Lane.
Ms. Nichols tweeted: “A pleasure to join Warrington Irish Club for the St Patrick’s Day parade and celebrations. After last year’s cancellation, it’s back and better than ever and an utter delight to be together again celebrating Warrington’s Irish community.
“The first half of the parade was a bit mizzly but the sun came out just in time for the prayers at the @peacefoundation memorial- which I found very moving timing indeed- and for the walk back to the Irish Centre and the afternoon’s entertainment. Happy St Patrick’s Day all!”
The event was unable to take place last year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The IRA bomb attack on the town 29 years ago next Sunday March 20, claimed the lives of 12-year-old Tim Parry and three-year-old Johnathan Ball, and injured more than 50 shoppers, including young mother Bronwen Vickers, who later died from her injuries after losing a leg in the blast.
Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhaoibh! 🇮🇪🍀
A pleasure to join Warrington Irish Club for the St Patrick's Day parade and celebrations. After last year's cancellation, it's back and better than ever and an utter delight to be together again celebrating Warrington's Irish community pic.twitter.com/JEXzc5erWP
— Charlotte Nichols (@charlotte2153) March 13, 2022
