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Monday, 3 June 2013

CROMANE BLESSING OF THE BOATS 2013

Today, Monday 3rd June, the annual Cromane  'Blessing of the Boats' took place at the beach below Jacks! The day was still, the sea was calm, and a good crowd attended the service, and  watched the blessing.

The following are the photos taken by me today!

The open bay awaiting the gathering of the boats!

Patsy Teahan bringing the first trawler!


A Cromane Crab boat

Liam's Oyster boat

Crab boat approaching fast!

The modern day figurehead, nice one Liane!


Another Oyster boat approaching

Donie's fishing boat, mainly used for lobsters!

Arthur McCarthy's trawler approaching in the background.

The first few assembled.

The smaller boats take their place!

Some of the crowd waiting for the ceremony to start

Liam looking pensive!

Liam's wife Pauline looking happier!


Pat with his family

Donie surveying the situation!

My neighbours and friends!

Sue talking with my wife!

John & Willie

The Choir getting warmed up

Friends and families!

More friends and families!

Donie and family members!

John Foley & partners trawler! arriving



Skipper Patsy in the left bridge window!

Eddie & BA, hoping the PA system works

Teahan's, Sheahan's & Foley's all aboard!

Dannie & the boys!



I think the Figurehead has moved?

That's better Liane! moving back into position!

Father Flemming preparing to start the ceremony

Mother & Son double checking their readings!

The Choir leads the ceremony

A few observers

Father Flemming in action!



When they have to be fed, they have to be fed!








The Keary clan from Jacks!


John Joe Reilly & Emmit Casey!

Father Flemming blessing the boats









Who do you recon got the cup this year then?

Is it us this year?

Young lady on the squeeze box

Erin & a dogie! she loves dogs!



The eventual cup winner! Pat Ashe, thank's guys! didn't expect that!


Friends congratulate Pat!


I guess its time to go for the rest!

Returning home!



And to finish! the kids paddle in the sea!

All photos Pentax K5 Sigma 18-50mm & Pentax 28-200mm
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