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Mayor Boyle hails ‘tremendous’ St Patrick’s carnival parade in Derry

written by John March 18, 2019
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THE St Patrick’s Day parade in Derry drew crowds in their thousands yesterday through the streets of the city.

People of all ages lined the pavements for the St Patrick’s Day Carnival Parade in the spring sunshine.

The city centre was a sea of green as St Patrick’s Day celebrations filled Shipquay Street.

More than 10,000 people lined the pavements as over 700 performers from community, arts and sporting groups took part.

Derry City and Strabane Mayor John Boyle said it was a “tremendous day for the city and district when young people in particular showcased their tremendous imagination”.

He said the city had joined together to promote a positive image.

Several thousand people also lined the streets of Strabane on Sunday for the carnival parade.

It was led by well known pensioner Pat Gillespie.

Two years ago thieves broken into and ransacked his Railway Street home and stole £500 in cash.

Strabane pensioner Pat Gillespie leading St Patrick’s Parade in the town

Mayor Boyle hails ‘tremendous’ St Patrick’s carnival parade in Derry was last modified: March 19th, 2019 by John

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