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Youngest Grand Marshal ever for St Patrick's Day parade

  This year's Grand Marshall of the country's biggest Saint Patrick's Day Parade says she wants to r...
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3:51 PM - 25 Feb 2016



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Youngest Grand Marshal ever for St Patrick's Day parade

TodayFM
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3:51 PM - 25 Feb 2016



 

This year's Grand Marshall of the country's biggest Saint Patrick's Day Parade says she wants to represent all the people of Ireland - including those with disabilities.

19-year-old Joanne O'Riordan, who has Total Amelia syndrome, is the youngest person ever to be given the honour of leading the Dublin festivities.

The UCC student found fame as an equality campaigner and a documentary about her life 'No Limbs No Limits' has been seen by 15 million people worldwide.

 

But Joanne admits she's never actually been to the Parade before:




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