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Hot air ballons
« on: May 30, 2023, 07:34:44 AM »
There's currently 2 hot air balloons over Tobermore and Maghera area

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Re: Hot air ballons
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2023, 06:22:49 PM »
Definitely not a regular occurance for here.
There used to be a hot air balloon festival in Draperstown. Don't know if it's still going.
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Re: Hot air ballons
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2023, 04:34:03 AM »
I recall seeing a dark green one around Crossgar area a few times, but that was 15 years ago or more.