This evening Haulbowline lighthouse, at the entrance of Carlingford Lough, will be lit in a moving symbolic act of remembrance for crew of Rescue 116, who tragically lost their lives earlier this year.
The impressive Haulbowline lighthouse a shinning light on Carlingford Lough (Credit Kilkeel Coastguard )
Newry Maritime Association along with Irish Lights will be illuminating the inland quadrant of lighthouse tonight and every night from 21.30 – 00.30 until September 1st.
To open the commemorative illumination tonight there will also be live music, a prayer service and weather permitting R116 will be doing a fly by.
Last year the lighthouse was lit up in a similar act to commemorate the centenary of the sinking of the SS Connemara and the SS Retriever.
