Hundreds expected in Rasharkin as local Hibernians celebrate St Patrick's Day

By The Newsroom
Published 15th Mar 2017, 15:19 BST
Updated 24th Mar 2017, 10:58 BST
Desertmartin AOH member make their way through Cookstown main street on St Patricks Day.mm12-321srDesertmartin AOH member make their way through Cookstown main street on St Patricks Day.mm12-321sr
Desertmartin AOH member make their way through Cookstown main street on St Patricks Day.mm12-321sr
The County Antrim village of Rasharkin will play host to members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) from Counties Derry and Tyrone on Friday.

Hundreds are expected to attend the annual St Patrick’s Day celebration with the parade taking place along a two-mile stretch of the village.

The speeches are scheduled for 1.30pm and the main parade will move off at three o’clock sharp.

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The parade route is as follows: Chapel car park, Main Street, through the village to crossroads, Glebe Road, Kilrea Road, Turn Pike, Moneyleck Road, Short Street and Gortahard Road.