All smiles at Rasharkin on Saturday are Keith Doughart and James Dunlop.

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37 sun-drenched photos as Rasharkin hosts North Antrim Combine Twelfth celebrations

By Valerie Martin

Published 14th Jul 2025, 11:28 GMT

The village of Rasharkin hosted this year’s North Antrim Combine Twelfth of July celebrations.

The event proved be a colourful and vibrant spectacle featuring 43 kodges and 30 bands and Lambeg drums drawn from five local districts – Rasharkin District LOL No.5, Ballymoney District LOL No.16, Bushmills District LOL No.21, Ballycastle District LOL No.23 , and Cloughmills District LOL No.14.

The parade made its way from the Finvoy Road in bright summer sunshine through the village, led by Ballymaconnelly Sons of Conquerors Flute Band.

Stepping out along the route.

37. Rasharkin Twelfth

Stepping out along the route. Photo: KEVIN MCAULEY/MCAULEY MULTIMEDIA