By Dan Walsh at Rosslare Harbour
The 5th annual three-day Rosslare Harbour Maritime Festival was officially opened by Leo Coy, Organiser Festival Committee, following the lively Village Parade at the Memorial Garden earlier this evening.
Mr Coy is welcoming everybody to Rosslare Harbour this week for a wonderful time for all the family. “The festival would not be possible without the support of our sponsors for which we say a big thanks,” concluded Mr. Coy.
The parade featured Coastguards, St. Paul’s under 9’s plus, Rosslare Rangers, St. Patrick’s Fife & Drum Band, Tuskar Scouts, the High C’s Shanty Band, Kilrane Rosslare Harbour Men’s Shed, ICA, Rathnure Panto Group, Anglo Norman Group, Environment Group, RNLI and the Bloco Garman Drummers.
On Saturday at 2pm is the unveiling of St. Patrick 1941 plaque at the viewing point; Sand events at Rosslare Harbour Beach and from 11-4pm at the Maritime Heritage Centre can be viewed the Brittany Ferries Exhibition and the Renault Cars Display.
Sunday’s programme begins at 11m at the Viewing Point with Wexford Walking Trails along the Cliff Top and around the village. There is a Crab Fishing Competition (11am) and the Blessing of the Boats ceremony at the Lagoon at 12 noon.
The Wexford Sailing Cots race for the James Wickham Cup takes place in Rosslare Bay at 2pm approx.
And in the Memorial Garden on Sunday afternoon there is music with the High C’s, face painting, games with Bernie and prize presentations. Food and ice cream also on the menu and temperatures of 22 degrees make for a wonderful occasion for all the family.
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