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Derry celebrates St Patrick’s Day in style! By RORY MOONEY
Fifteen thousand festival goers lined the streets of Derry to soak up the St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival last Sunday. Making the most of the Bank Holiday weekend the crowds of people gathered together along the banks of the Foyle in a sea of green, to watch one of the most colourful and multi-cultural parades in Derry’s history. Amongst the colourful floats and acts was Trojan’s Football Club. The Creggan club were taking part in the festival to celebrate their 75th anniversary. Making their debut in the parade was the Inishowen Carnival Group. Mayor Kevin Campbell said: “What an amazing sight we had here in the heart of the City of Culture today with a vibrant and tangible atmosphere to match. “The creativity of the costumes and floats was
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Shona, Lauren, Caitlin, Amy, Danielle, Zara and Molly enjoy the St Patricks day celebrations outstanding and the turnout to watch the parade and enjoy the activity in Guildhall Square and Waterloo Place was fantastic.” The Mayor thanked all the groups and facilitators and the North West Carnival Initiative for an excellent event. He said: “This Spring Carnival brings together a range organizations and volunteers repre-
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senting the North West and beyond from different spectrums of culture and tradition. “It was a great experience to be part of the celebrations and support the St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival.” The best in local talent including Ard Rí and The Clameens, along with traditional bands and dance groups Sontas and
Dolphin School of Dance thrilled crowds at the day long live music event in the Guildhall Square, where Walled City Market and Art and Crafts marquee ensured entertainment for everyone. The Tower Museum and Craft Village played host to events throughout the day while Waterloo place added another location for visitors and locals alike to
enjoy festivities. Large crowds also attended the many weekend events which included a range of initiatives in Guildhall Square to mark Lá na Gaeilge, Irish language day. Police in Derry confirmed that no alcohol-related arrests were made in the city on St Patrick’s Day. See Pages 22 & 24 for pics
Search on for third Foyle victim A search of the River Foyle has expanded to include a second man who may have plunged from the Foyle Bridge. It is believed he went into the river on Monday morning while crews were looking for the missing 18-yearold Dubliner, Kieran McKeon (pictured below). The body of Mr McKeon's 21-year-old companion, Alexandra O'Brien, was found in the river last Thursday. Mr McKeon, who is from the Republic of Ireland, was last seen in Derry in the early hours of Thursday morning. Foyle Search and Rescue have said teams began a fresh search on Tuesday morning. Kieran McKeon, 18, was last seen in Derry on Thursday morning. At the time of going print, both searches were ongoing.
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