Newcastle Blessing of Boats event

Newcastle Blessing of Boats event

29 June 2022

AN inaugural Blessing of the Boats service took place at Newcastle harbour on Saturday morning.

Organised in conjunction with the Newcastle Harbour Heritage Association, it was a great success with many boat owners and local RNLI volunteers taking part.

So successful was the service that it is hoped that it will become an annual event, with organisers grateful to everyone who helped in any way.

Special thanks go out to local clergy, boat owners, harbour users and visitors who took part. Following the short indoor service, a flotilla of boats made its way from the harbour towards the Slieve Donard and back again.