Bagad Lann Bihoue in Cork St Patrick's Day parade 2010

Amongst the many nations who participated in the 2010 St Patrick's Day parade in Cork was France. A crew from a French naval vessel marched along with a few members of that great navy pipeband - the Bagad Lann Bihoue

Paris Gare de l'Est - roof

Paris Gare de l'Est - roof
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Hmm. Is the Julia's flag upside down ?

Hmm. Is the Julia's flag upside down ?
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Lock Hard ! The Julia turns and reverses

Lock Hard ! The Julia turns and reverses
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The Julia reverses into her berth in Ringaskiddy

The Julia reverses into her berth in Ringaskiddy
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The Julia meets Cork Pilot

The Julia meets Cork Pilot
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The Julia passes Haulbowline on first revenue earning trip to Cork.

The Julia passes Haulbowline on first revenue earning trip to Cork.
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Brighton in the spring sun

Brighton in the spring sun
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