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!
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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