Beacons & Bonfire Management

Traditional bonfire Some of the problems associated with the July bonfires The community beacon burning in full effect Early Groundwork NI design development Getting the community beacon ready for the July celebrations One of the beacons used in the 2010 July celebrations Local children decorate the beacon Enjoying the fun at Sunningdale, North Belfast Halloween celebrations at the beacon in Downpatrick

In 2011 Groundwork NI expect up to 24 community beacons to be used in various locations throughout Northern Ireland including: Belfast, Down, Larne, Craigavon, Ards, Newtownabbey, Castlereagh, Lisburn, Newry & Mourne. Community beacons also form an integral part to Halloween celebrations and July & August cultural events.