Dancing at the Creggan Baeltaine Parade on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 53Dancing at the Creggan Baeltaine Parade on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 53
Dancing at the Creggan Baeltaine Parade on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 53

23 pictures of Bealtaine ancient Irish Celtic festival parade in Derry's Creggan

By George Sweeney
Published 5th May 2023, 12:59 BST
Updated 5th May 2023, 13:20 BST
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.

Photos by George Sweeney / Derry Journal.

Dancing at the Creggan Baeltaine Parade on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 53

. Dancing at the Creggan Baeltaine Parade on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 53

Dancing at the Creggan Baeltaine Parade on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 53 Photo: George Sweeney

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

. 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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Spectators at the Bealtaine Parade in Creggan on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 65

. Spectators at the Bealtaine Parade in Creggan on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 65

Spectators at the Bealtaine Parade in Creggan on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 65 Photo: George Sweeney

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Colourful costumes on show at the Bealtaine Parade in Creggan on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 67

. Colourful costumes on show at the Bealtaine Parade in Creggan on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 67

Colourful costumes on show at the Bealtaine Parade in Creggan on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 67 Photo: George Sweeney

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St Mary’s Scouts winners of the 2023 Errigal County Shield Scouts Competition. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 50

21. St Mary’s Scouts winners of the 2023 Errigal County Shield Scouts Competition. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 50

St Mary’s Scouts winners of the 2023 Errigal County Shield Scouts Competition. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 50 Photo: George Sweeney

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Sean Dolan’s GAC took part in the Creggan Bealtaine Parade on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 49

22. Sean Dolan’s GAC took part in the Creggan Bealtaine Parade on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 49

Sean Dolan’s GAC took part in the Creggan Bealtaine Parade on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 49 Photo: George Sweeney

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Trojans FC at the Bealtaine Parade in Creggan on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 72

23. Trojans FC at the Bealtaine Parade in Creggan on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 72

Trojans FC at the Bealtaine Parade in Creggan on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2318GS – 72 Photo: George Sweeney

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