With bonfire builders firmly believing that they had constructed the biggest in Northern Ireland this year, the lighting was the moment everyone was waiting for.
Many months of fundraising, planning and constucting had gone into creating the massive structure, which dominated the Larne skyline.
The Craigyhill Bonfire Committee said they had been blown away by the interest shown in their work, including by media from across the world, and have already said they are determined to go for a ‘biggest bonfire’ world record next year.
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The sky is lit up over the Craigyhill estate in Larne. Picture: Pacemaker
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Enjoying the bonfire at Craigyhill. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye
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The Eleventh Night bonfire in the Craigyhill estate in Larne. is set alight. Picture: Pacemaker
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People came from far and wide to see the spectacular Craigyhill bonfire in Larne. Picture: Pacemaker