10 years anniversary 2015-2025
Thyes Kavanagh 2025 Grand Marshal
Thyes Kavanagh was born and grew up in Clondalkin village, where his family has lived since the late 1940s. He has dedicated over 45 years to community volunteer work, beginning with Youth Clubs and subsequently contributing as a committee member for the establishment of Clondalkin Community Centre.
Thyes played a significant role as one of the coordinators in the development of the Round Tower Visitor’s Centre – Brú Chronáin, and he is proud to serve as the caretaker of the Clondalkin Round Tower- (Monument) .
Alongside his wife Kathy, Thyes initiated the Clondalkin Village Festival in collaboration with the Clondalkin Chamber of Commerce and South Dublin County Council. He has actively participated in numerous community events across Clondalkin, Tallaght, and Lucan and is a staunch advocate of Community Volunteers. His contributions during the Covid pandemic at Citywest earned him the Freedom of the County from South Dublin County Council.
His latest endeavour is the Orchard Lodge (Age Friendly) Meeting Centre in Clondalkin village, a project that has been underway for over 20 years and is now operational.
Thyes said as 2025 Grand Marshall,” I am deeply honoured to represent the many dedicated Community Volunteers in our area”.
Grand Marshall 2025
Rules:
- No currently serving politician can be nominated – this is a community event NOT a political one
- The Clondalkin St Patricks Festival organising committee will select the Grand Marshall from the list of Nominees and contact them
- The selected nominee must be willing and available to act as Grand Marshall on the day
- The nominee should have a strong connection to Clondalkin and the local community
- The Clondalkin St Patricks Festival Committee’s decision is final
Previous Grand Marshalls
2016 – Mary Kennedy
2017 – Colm Gavin
2018 – Mary Dardis
2019 – Gemma & Philip Carr
2021 – Uimhir a Do
2022 – Tommy Keogh
2023 – Sello
2024 – Hannah Tyrrel
2025 – Thyes Kavanagh