17 pictures as Derry Day is commemorated with Apprentice Boys march through Londonderry
By Graeme Cousins
Published 14th Aug 2022, 11:01 GMT
Up to 10,000 members of the Apprentice Boys of Derry and accompanying bands paraded yesterday to commemorate the 1689 Relief of Londonderry and the ending of a 105-day siege.
Photographer George Sweeney was on hand to capture the colour of Derry Day.
ABOD Associated Club General Committee lead Saturday’s Relief of Derry Celebrations through Ferryquay Gate. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2232GS – 056
Members of the Downshire Guiding Star band from Banbridge pass by the Cenotaph during Saturday’s Relief of Derry Celebrations. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2232GS – 060
The Relief of Derry Pageant underway, at Carlisle Road roundabout, during Saturday’s Relief of Derry Celebrations. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2232GS – 050
The Pride of Ballinran Flute Band from Kilkeel passes the Cenotaph during Saturday’s Relief of Derry Celebrations. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2232GS – 057
Lundy makes an appearance at the Relief of Derry Pageant held at Carlisle Road roundabout during Saturday’s Relief of Derry Celebrations. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2232GS – 048
Polly and Ollie at Saturday’s Relief of Derry Celebrations. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2232GS – 047
Spectators at Saturday’s Relief of Derry Celebrations. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2232GS – 053
