Fireworks over the early 17th century James’s Fort in Kinsale marked this year’s annual maritime parade in the Co Cork harbour.
As Carroll O'Donoghue of Kinsale Angling reports, almost 30 boats participated in the parade on the water.
As Afloat reported, the historic Irish ketch Ilen joined an illuminated flotilla of fishing vessels, charter boats, cruisers and speed boats on a “perfect, calm night”, he says.
The fleet “cut the still water in a single-file in this very well organised parade, “O’Donoghue says.
Fireworks over the early 17th century James’s Fort in Kinsale for the 2025 Maritime Parade of Boats Photo: Bob Bateman
The community event included a special trophy in memory of Kinsale fisherman Des Hurley.
Fishing trawlers in the 2025 Maritime Parade of Boats Photo: Bob Bateman
Des Hurley (29) died after he lost his balance on a ladder in the accommodation deck of a family-owned fishing vessel, the Breizh Arvor II, on December 14th , 2023.
Des, his brother Mark, and other crew members were fishing on the Porcupine Bank when the accident occurred.
