St Patrick's Day celebrations are in full swing across the country.

Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets in cities, towns and villages to celebrate the national day, with celebrations to continue throughout the weekend in many areas.

Here are some of the best images from the national parade in Dublin:

The St Patricks Day parade 2023 in Dublin, 17-03-2023. Image: Sam Boal/RollingNews

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw leads the St Patricks Day parade 2023 in Dublin, 17-03-2023. Image: Sam Boal/RollingNews

Sarah and Kwacha Dzinkambani Malawy enjoying the Saint Patricks Day Festival, 17/03/2023. Image: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews

The St Patricks Day parade 2023 in Dublin, 17-03-2023. Image: Sam Boal/RollingNews

Sophie Hogan enjoying the Saint Patricks Day Festival, 17-03-2023. Image: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews

President Michael D Higgins with his wife Sabina and Dallas Television star Patrick Duffy at the Saint Patricks Day Festival, 17-03-2023. Image: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews

People enjoy the St Patricks Day parade in Dublin, 17-03-2023. Image: Sam Boal/RollingNews

A man waving an American flag on O'Connell Street during the Saint Patrick's Day parade. 17-03-2023. Image: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews