53 great pictures from Derry's Maritime Festival ahead of summer 2024 return

By Brendan McDaid

Published 17th May 2024, 12:45 BST

Updated 17th May 2024, 13:28 BST

It’s been two years and excitement is building ahead of the Maritime Festival returning to Derry’s quayside next month.

The popular, free to attend festival will be staged over four days along the River Foyle from June 27 to 30, and here’s some photos from previous festivals to get everyone in the mood.

Photos by George Sweeney / Derry Journal.

13. Water based activities for children at the Foyle Maritime Festival. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2229GS – 096

Water based activities for children at the Foyle Maritime Festival. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2229GS – 096 Photo: George Sweeney

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14. Katie Graham at the Foyle Maritime Festival. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2229GS – 012

Katie Graham at the Foyle Maritime Festival. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2229GS – 012 Photo: George Sweeney

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15. There are lots of interesting stalls the Foyle Maritime Festival. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2229GS – 061

There are lots of interesting stalls the Foyle Maritime Festival. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2229GS – 061 Photo: George Sweeney

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16. Traditional music performers at the Foyle Maritime Festival. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2229GS – 007

Traditional music performers at the Foyle Maritime Festival. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2229GS – 007 Photo: George Sweeney

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