The festival started on Friday, May 23 with the Blessing of the Boats - a poignant reflection of the ocean and a blessing to ensure a safe boating season.
Here’s a look at the event through the photos of McAuley Multimedia...
9. EVENTS
Mayor Ciaran McQuillan and Donal Cunningham pictured at The Blessing of the Boats ceremony which marked the start of the Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival. Photo: MCAULEY MULTIMEDIA
10. EVENTS
The Blessing of the Boats ceremony which marked the start of the Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival. Photo: MCAULEY MULTIMEDIA
11. EVENTS
The Blessing of the Boats ceremony which marked the start of the Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival. Photo: MCAULEY MULTIMEDIA
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Dawn lays flowers at The Blessing of the Boats ceremony which marked the start of the Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival. Photo: MCAULEY MULTIMEDIA