Glen Maghera pictured at the Co Antrim AOH parade in Carnlough on SundayGlen Maghera pictured at the Co Antrim AOH parade in Carnlough on Sunday
Glen Maghera pictured at the Co Antrim AOH parade in Carnlough on Sunday

In pictures: Thousands flock to Carnlough for AOH annual parade

Thousands of people flocked to the seaside village of Carnlough on Sunday to attend the Ancient Order of Hibernians’ annual parade.

The parade celebrates the Feast of the Assumption in the Christian church and is celebrated on the Sunday nearest to August 15. It's the first time the village has hosted the parade for almost ten years and upwards of 20 bands took part.

They included Ballinscreen AOH Accordion Band, Desertmartin Accordion Band, Dungiven Accordion Band, Feeny Accordion Band, Glen Maghera Accordion Band and Islandhill Accordion Band.