#MaritimeFestivals - The 2016 Carlingford Oyster Festival kicks off this evening (Thursday 4 August) on the shores of Carlingford Lough with the official opening of the event that runs till Monday 8 August.
This Saturday (6 August) is when the festivities really under way, with local restaurants offering samples of their finest seafood dishes.
Visitors will have an opportunity to try some of the Co Louth town's renowned local oysters at the Festival Oyster Tent.
There will also be guided tours of what's one of Ireland's few remaining Medieval walled towns, to coincide with Irish Walled Towns Day on Sunday 7 August.