A bonfire on Broadway Industrial Estate off Donegal Road in south Belfast, ahead of events to mark the Twelfth July. Picture date: Thursday July 10, 2025.

placeholder image — A bonfire on Broadway Industrial Estate off Donegal Road in south Belfast, ahead of events to mark the Twelfth July. Picture date: Thursday July 10, 2025.

Here are images of some of Northern Ireland's bonfires ready for 11th night celebrations

By Gemma Murray

Published 10th Jul 2025, 10:53 GMT

Here are images of some of Northern Ireland’s bonfires.

Tensions are continuing to smoulder around two controversial loyalist bonfires in Northern Ireland – Moygashel and Belfast – as time ticks down to when they are due to be lit.

Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 8th July 2025 Craigyhill Bonfire in Larne, Co. Antrim, after its completion ahead of Friday’s 11th night. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

21. Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 8th July 2025 Craigyhill Bonfire in Larne, Co. Antrim, after its completion ahead of Friday’s 11th night. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 8th July 2025 Craigyhill Bonfire in Larne, Co. Antrim, after its completion ahead of Friday’s 11th night. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye

Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 8th July 2025 Craigyhill Bonfire in Larne, Co. Antrim, after its completion ahead of Friday’s 11th night. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

22. Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 8th July 2025 Craigyhill Bonfire in Larne, Co. Antrim, after its completion ahead of Friday’s 11th night. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 8th July 2025 Craigyhill Bonfire in Larne, Co. Antrim, after its completion ahead of Friday’s 11th night. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye

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