The team behind the amazing structure – stacked at 363 pallets high with a 35 foot beacon on top – is expecting huge crowds for the annual Eleventh Night celebrations. A new flag has been positioned proudly at the top proclaiming ‘world record breakers’ in honour of the feat. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
The Craigyhill bonfire builders said the measurements are stacking up for official recognition of their efforts. They posted on social media that land survey firm LSS had measured the bonfire at 205 feet and 6 inches. A second firm, Clifford and Gregg, carried out a separate measurement, coming in at 205 feet 0.
269 inches. "So we have now smashed our record yet again ..
.what an incredible achievement by this team. Craigyhill bonfire world’s tallest again.
"All these figures with all documents and scans which will be signed and witnessed by two members in authority which will be posted to Guinness World Records to be placed on record as the world’s tallest. Advertisement Advertisement "Again we thank everyone for there continued support but it’s time to go and party.” The Craigyhill bonfire has become a talking point not only for the Larne area, but much further afield, with people coming from far and wide to have a look at the huge structure.
"We as the Craigyhill Bonfire Committee have earned the right to be recognised as the wor.
