Members of the Orange Order in Northern Ireland joined upwards of 50 lodges from Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim and Monaghan, as well as visitors from much further afield, for the day.
The annual Rossnowlagh procession – which many people consider to be the most scenic of any Twelfth parade – traditionally takes place on the last Saturday before July 12.
The parade began close to St John’s Parish Church and made its way along country roads lined with spectators, to the demonstration field on the edge of the Atlantic shoreline.
5. Rossnowlagh Twelfth
The annual Orange Order parade in the Co. Donegal seaside village of Rossnowlagh. Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye
6. Rossnowlagh Twelfth
Brother Samuel Douglas, District Lay Chaplain from the Loughbrickland District has some trouble with his umbrella on the beach. Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye
7. Rossnowlagh Twelfth
Enjoying a parade along the beach. Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye
8. Rossnowlagh Twelfth
Orange men make their way to the beach. Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye