The city was awash with music, craic and colour over the week-long Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann celebration of Irish culture – the largest of its kind in the world – and attracting visitors from across the world during Derry’s City of Culture Year back in 2013.
Here’s hoping it returns soon. Slainte!
. Enjoying Sunday's festivities in Waterloo Place on Sunday afternoon, are from left, Barry Harkin, Stephen McGregor, Gavin Doherty, Angie O'Doherty and Katy McBride. DER3313JM031
Enjoying Sunday's festivities in Waterloo Place on Sunday afternoon, are from left, Barry Harkin, Stephen McGregor, Gavin Doherty, Angie O'Doherty and Katy McBride. DER3313JM031 Photo: DJ
. People enjoy the traditional music on Shipquay Street as Derry welcomes thousands of visitors for the Fleadh. (DER3313PG062)
People enjoy the traditional music on Shipquay Street as Derry welcomes thousands of visitors for the Fleadh. (DER3313PG062) Photo: DJ
. The Derry Set Dancers performing in Guildhall Square on Saturday as the Fleadh got into full swing over the weekend. (DER3313PG063)
The Derry Set Dancers performing in Guildhall Square on Saturday as the Fleadh got into full swing over the weekend. (DER3313PG063) Photo: DJ
. Kevin McLaughlin, enjoying a pint on Sunday, spots our photographer in Waterloo Place. DER3313JM035
Kevin McLaughlin, enjoying a pint on Sunday, spots our photographer in Waterloo Place. DER3313JM035 Photo: DJ
. Thousands brave the heavy rain during the six minute Riverdance routine on Sunday. (DER3313PG129)
Thousands brave the heavy rain during the six minute Riverdance routine on Sunday. (DER3313PG129) Photo: DJ
. A packed Shipquay Street on Sunday afternoon as revellers enjoy the Fleadh. DER3413JM006
A packed Shipquay Street on Sunday afternoon as revellers enjoy the Fleadh. DER3413JM006 Photo: Jim McCafferty
. Dancers from Scoil Rince Naomh Colmcille who performed at the Sandwich Company, Bishop Street on Wednesday afternoon as part of the Fleadh celebrations. DER3313JM036
Dancers from Scoil Rince Naomh Colmcille who performed at the Sandwich Company, Bishop Street on Wednesday afternoon as part of the Fleadh celebrations. DER3313JM036 Photo: DJ
. Well known Derry taxi driver Jim McConnellogue (right) in conversation in Waterloo Street on Sunday during the Fleadh celebrations. DER3313JM025
Well known Derry taxi driver Jim McConnellogue (right) in conversation in Waterloo Street on Sunday during the Fleadh celebrations. DER3313JM025 Photo: DJ
. FOUR FRIENDS FROM CAVAN!. . . .These four young ladies were captured playing in Waterloo Place on Thursday afternoon. From left, Ciara Brady, Sinead McDonald, Orla Brady and Niamh Brady. DER3313JM091
FOUR FRIENDS FROM CAVAN!. . . .These four young ladies were captured playing in Waterloo Place on Thursday afternoon. From left, Ciara Brady, Sinead McDonald, Orla Brady and Niamh Brady. DER3313JM091 Photo: DJ
. A packed Waterloo Street on Sunday evening as the Fleadh events got underway. DER3313JM031
A packed Waterloo Street on Sunday evening as the Fleadh events got underway. DER3313JM031 Photo: DJ
. Two of the locals enjoy the craic in Waterloo Street during Sunday's Fleadh opening. DER3313JM024
Two of the locals enjoy the craic in Waterloo Street during Sunday's Fleadh opening. DER3313JM024 Photo: DJ
. The scene at Waterloo Place leading to Guildhall Square yesterday afternoon as crowds increased in the city during the Fleadh celebrations. DER3313JM089
The scene at Waterloo Place leading to Guildhall Square yesterday afternoon as crowds increased in the city during the Fleadh celebrations. DER3313JM089 Photo: DJ
. Luna Galligan from Germany entertains crowds on Shipquay Street with Irish dancing yesterday at the Fleadh. (DER3313PG061)
Luna Galligan from Germany entertains crowds on Shipquay Street with Irish dancing yesterday at the Fleadh. (DER3313PG061) Photo: DJ
1. People enjoy the traditional music on Shipquay Street as Derry welcomes thousands of visitors for the Fleadh. (DER3313PG062)
People enjoy the traditional music on Shipquay Street as Derry welcomes thousands of visitors for the Fleadh. (DER3313PG062) Photo: DJ
2. The Derry Set Dancers performing in Guildhall Square on Saturday as the Fleadh got into full swing over the weekend. (DER3313PG063)
The Derry Set Dancers performing in Guildhall Square on Saturday as the Fleadh got into full swing over the weekend. (DER3313PG063) Photo: DJ
3. Kevin McLaughlin, enjoying a pint on Sunday, spots our photographer in Waterloo Place. DER3313JM035
Kevin McLaughlin, enjoying a pint on Sunday, spots our photographer in Waterloo Place. DER3313JM035 Photo: DJ
4. Thousands brave the heavy rain during the six minute Riverdance routine on Sunday. (DER3313PG129)
Thousands brave the heavy rain during the six minute Riverdance routine on Sunday. (DER3313PG129) Photo: DJ