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.

5. Spectators at the Bealtaine Parade in Creggan on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 66

Spectators at the Bealtaine Parade in Creggan on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 66 Photo: George Sweeney

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6. Dancing at the Creggan Bealtaine Parade on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 67

Dancing at the Creggan Bealtaine Parade on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 67 Photo: George Sweeney

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7. Members of St Joseph’s Boy’s School, recent winners of the Northern Ireland Under 16 Schools’ Cup. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 51

Members of St Joseph’s Boy’s School, recent winners of the Northern Ireland Under 16 Schools’ Cup. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 51 Photo: George Sweeney

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8. Derry City FC players Ciaron Harkin and captain Patrick McEleney at the Bealtaine Parade in Creggan on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 54

Derry City FC players Ciaron Harkin and captain Patrick McElheney at the Bealtaine Parade in Creggan on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 54 Photo: George Sweeney

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