

23 pictures of Bealtaine ancient Irish Celtic festival parade in Derry's Creggan
The ancient Irish festival of Bealtaine was revived in Creggan on Wednesday evening with a parade, music and fire display held in ther Derry estate.
By George Sweeney
Published 5th May 2023, 12:59 BST
Updated 5th May 2023, 13:20 BST
Photos by George Sweeney / Derry Journal.

1. Dressed for the Baeltaine Parade in Creggan on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 59
Dressed for the Baeltaine Parade in Creggan on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 59 Photo: George Sweeney

2. Sean Dolan's GAC at the Creggan Bealtaine Parade on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 62
Sean Dolan's GAC at the Creggan Bealtaine Parade on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 62 Photo: George Sweeney

3. The North West Carnival Samba Band at the Creggan Bealtaine Parade on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 52
The North West Carnival Samba Band at the Creggan Bealtaine Parade on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 52 Photo: George Sweeney

4. Colourful costumes on show at the Bealtaine Parade in Creggan on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 57
Colourful costumes on show at the Bealtaine Parade in Creggan on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 57 Photo: George Sweeney
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