Thousands throng streets of capital in dizzying array of green-themed attire
Strong sunshine drives numbers and exuberant atmosphere at events around country
Luas to run for Dublin event as thousands expected to watch parade in capital
Vibrantly themed pageants will draw people on to streets of main cities
Garda dogs and horses, and council worker with poop-scoop earn loudest cheers of day
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