The National Hunger Strike Commemoration makes its way down the flyover. Photo: George Sweeney

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In pictures: National Hunger Strike Commemoration March in Derry 2024

By Brendan McDaid

Published 25th Aug 2024, 18:08 BST

Updated 25th Aug 2024, 18:20 BST

The National Hunger Strike commemoration march took place in Derry on Sunday afternoon following a week of events across the city.

Thousands attended the memorial events, with Galway Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell, the niece of former hunger striker Mairéad Farrell, delivering the main speech at Sunday’s march.

Photos by George Sweeney / Derry Journal.

25. The National Hunger Strike Commemoration sets off from Central Drive. Photo: George Sweeney

The National Hunger Strike Commemoration sets off from Central Drive. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney

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In pictures: National Hunger Strike Commemoration March in Derry 2024

The National Hunger Strike commemoration march took place in Derry on Sunday afternoon following a week of events across the city.

25. The National Hunger Strike Commemoration sets off from Central Drive. Photo: George Sweeney

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