Efforts are being made to organise more sober events to mark St Patrick's Day.

The celebration of all things green has long been associated with drinking to excess, however Frances Black is trying to change that.

Today, the singer held 'Sober St Patrick's Day' in the Gresham Hotel in Dublin, featuring music, dancing and entertainment, but not a drop of alcohol.

Here she explains how the idea came about:

Gardaí have been stationed around our cities and towns to try and stamp out underage drinking and anti-social behaviour.

But this St John's Ambulance Ireland volunteer, who was stationed in Temple Bar today, says they have their work cut out for them:

Another alochol-free event - Paddy's Day Unlocked - will take place in Meeting House Square in Temple Bar ar 3pm. Organised by events group Happenings in conjunction with Headstrong and Nialler9, it will showcase music, food and activities for kids.

I have no idea what's going on. #paddysday #StPatricksDay https://t.co/wpUx8uqheH

— Richard Chambers (@newschambers) March 17, 2015

Originally posted at 13.09