Straw’s The Draw in Magherafelt

The straw is once more the draw in Magherafelt when the Co Derry town’s annual festival taking place today.

Up to a dozen ‘straw people’ are expected to be on show during the festival’s community carnival parade through the town centre, with an exhibition of all the straw creations, entertainment, food and craft stalls on offer during the afternoon at Meadowbank Sports Arena.

All of the straw characters have been designed by local community-based groups for the event which is organised by Mid Ulster District Council.

The Straw Festival begins with the community carnival parade at 1.00pm from Magherafelt High School and finishing at Meadowbank Sports Arena with a family fun day and prizes for the best straw creations.

Entertainment will continue on site until 5.00pm and admission is £1.