The annual Buncrana parade saw people young and old dress up to celebrate Irish language, music and dance. Meanwhile, Mickey Joe Harte wowed crowds in the Guildhall Square as he prepared to head to Latvia to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest.
5. St Patrick's Day Celebrations across the North West in 2003
St Patrick's Day Celebrations across the North West in 2003 Photo: Derry Journal Archive
6. St Patrick's Day Celebrations across the North West in 2003
St Patrick's Day Celebrations across the North West in 2003 Photo: Derry Journal Archive
7. St Patrick's Day Celebrations across the North West in 2003
The luck of the Irish.. (1803JB10):. Photo: Derry Journal Archive
8. St Patrick's Day Celebrations across the North West in 2003
IRISH EYES ARE SMILING...... Pretty faces at the St.Patrick's Day celebrations in Derry. (1803JB09):. Photo: Derry Journal Archive