St Patrick's Day in Lurgan: Derrymacash parade in pictures

St Patrick’s Day 2024 was marked with a community parade in Derrymacash on Sunday.

By Valerie Martin

Published 17th Mar 2024, 17:14 BST

Photographer Tony Hendron caught up with the colourful procession as it made its way from St Patrick's Primary School, Aghacommon to Wolfe Tones GAC, Derrymacash.

Have a look and see if you spot anyone you know.

Local character, 'Big Pat' who took on the role of the patron saint at the Derrymacash St Patrick's Day parade pictured with Kelsie Lethem (8), left, and Darcy Goff. LM12-233.

1. St Patrick's Day parade

Local character, 'Big Pat' who took on the role of the patron saint at the Derrymacash St Patrick's Day parade pictured with Kelsie Lethem (8), left, and Darcy Goff. LM12-233. Photo: Tony Hendron

Harry Magee, left, and Eamon McCorry who led the Derrymacash St Patrick's Day parade on a tractor. LM12-234.

2. St Patrick's Day parade

Harry Magee, left, and Eamon McCorry who led the Derrymacash St Patrick's Day parade on a tractor. LM12-234. Photo: Tony Hendron

Enjoying the fun at the Derrymacash St Patrick's Day parade are Chloe Toland (2) and dad, Dwain. LM12-235.

3. St Patrick's Day parade

Enjoying the fun at the Derrymacash St Patrick's Day parade are Chloe Toland (2) and dad, Dwain. LM12-235. Photo: Tony Hendron

Looking forward to the party at Wolfe Tones GAC following the Derrymacash St Patrick's Day parade are from left, Alicja Szaszkiewicz, Caolan Harte and David Harte. LM12-236.

4. St Patrick's Day parade

Looking forward to the party at Wolfe Tones GAC following the Derrymacash St Patrick's Day parade are from left, Alicja Szaszkiewicz, Caolan Harte and David Harte. LM12-236. Photo: Tony Hendron