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20 years ago: 37 great pictures of the 2005 Buncrana St Patrick's Day Parade

By Laura Glenn

Published 31st Mar 2025, 13:50 BST

The Buncrana Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is always one of the biggest events in the town’s event calendar.

With floats, bands and lots of fun, there has always been something for everyone and 2005 was no different.

Take a look back at these pictures from 20 years ago.

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St Patrick's Day Buncrana 2005. Photo: Derry Journal

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6. Sean and Mary McCarron, from Beach Halt. (1803C33)

Sean and Mary McCarron, from Beach Halt. (1803C33) : St Patrick's Day Buncrana 2005. Photo: Derry Journal

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7. Tonny Tinney Doherty, from Clonbeg, Buncrana. (1803C48)

Tonny Tinney Doherty, from Clonbeg, Buncrana. (1803C48) : St Patrick's Day Buncrana 2005. Photo: Derry Journal

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St Patrick's Day Buncrana 2005. Photo: Derry Journal

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20 years ago: 37 great pictures of the 2005 Buncrana St Patrick's Day Parade

5. St Patrick's Day Buncrana 2005 (36).JPG

6. Sean and Mary McCarron, from Beach Halt. (1803C33)

7. Tonny Tinney Doherty, from Clonbeg, Buncrana. (1803C48)

8. St Patrick's Day Buncrana 2005 (9).JPG

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