St Patrick's Day: Brilliant photos of Halifax celebrating St Patrick's Day over the years as pubs brace themselves for busy weekend

Pubs across the borough are bracing themselves for a busy couple of days, with many holding Irish-themed festivities.

Halifax Irish Centre, on West Parade, will be open from 2.30pm today and 12.30pm on Sunday.

Here we look back at some of the photos taken by Courier photographers of St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Halifax over the years.