James Doherty proudly kisses the shamrock at St Patrick's Day AOH parade in Kilrea in 2010.

placeholder image — James Doherty proudly kisses the shamrock at St Patrick's Day AOH parade in Kilrea in 2010.

RETRO: Celebrating St Patrick's Day around Causeway Coast and Glens in the past

By The Newsroom

Published 13th Mar 2025, 12:28 GMT

March 17th is St Patrick’s Day – a day of celebration all over the world, not just in Ireland.

Here we take a look back at some St Patrick’s Day celebrations from years gone by from the photo archives of the Coleraine and Ballymoney Times.

See if you can spot anyone you know...

Lilly and Beth Goode joining in with the fun on St Patricks Day in Coleraine in 2010.

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Lilly and Beth Goode joining in with the fun on St Patricks Day in Coleraine in 2010. Photo: NI WORLD

James and Dolores Donaghy with children Adam and Leah enjoying St Patrick’s Day in Coleraine in 2010.

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James and Dolores Donaghy with children Adam and Leah enjoying St Patrick’s Day in Coleraine in 2010. Photo: NI WORLD

GOODE DAY OUT...Ben Goode with daughters Lily, Grace and Beth celebrating St Patrick’s Day in Coleraine in 2010.

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GOODE DAY OUT...Ben Goode with daughters Lily, Grace and Beth celebrating St Patrick’s Day in Coleraine in 2010. Photo: NIW

Charlie, Olivia and Romy Orr from Portstewart enjoying the entertainment in Coleraine on St Patrick’s Day in 2010.

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Charlie, Olivia and Romy Orr from Portstewart enjoying the entertainment in Coleraine on St Patrick’s Day in 2010. Photo: NI WORLD

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