Due to a record number of visitors to the site (800+) over the last 24 hours, the website “fell over”, updates for Tuesdays events will appear as the day goes on.

Another packed night in the Square and another Flower of the County Down is picked to lead the Gala Float Parade on Friday night.  This year winner is Nicole MaGee, pictured here with runners up Broke McClean, placed 2nd and Chole Coffey, placed 3rd.

Well done to Speed 3 – this years paper boat race winner. There was a great turnout on the Shore, thanks to everyone who came along and enjoyed the Music, Entertainment and of course the race.

For more pictures click here

Portaferry Gala Committee would like to apologise for the lack of “Dolly and Cash” at the Tribute Concert last night. The duo were injured in a car crash on Saturday afternoon and unable to attend the event. Unfortunately we were not informed of this and were totally unaware the concert would not be taking place.

We sincerely thank those who attended for their understanding and patience and hope you enjoyed the evening.

Well done to Exit 23 – who’ll be appearing on the Gala Stage Float night.

Photo’s now online, click here !

Gala Competition courtesy of Portaferry Sports Centre

1^st Prize: 2 nights B&B & 1 dinner for 2 at the Burrendale Hotel & Country Club, Newcastle

2^nd Prize: 6 months membership of Momentum Fitness in Portaferry Sports Centre

3^rd Prize: a meal for 2 in The Lobster Pot, Strangford

Competition question: What is the name of the fitness suite in Portaferry Sports Centre?

Entry forms available from the centre or can be downloaded from www.leisureards.org.uk

Entry forms must be handed in at Portaferry Sports Centre no later than 5pm on Friday 25^th July.

The prize draw will take place on Friday 25^th at the float parade prize giving.

Don’t forget, if you’re working up the road or maybe overseas and can’t keep up to date with all the latest Gala News via ferry fm, the Gala Website will be constantly updated throughout the week. Any last minute event changes or changes of venue will be posted here ASAP.
As every year, if you’ve any comments or feedback, please click the link to the left and fill out the form, it’s YOUR Gala for YOUR town and YOUR opinion counts !

 

The 2008 Gala Programme is out and about – get yours from the usual places and keep it handy so you don’t miss any of the fun this Gala Week. The cover will as usual feature on this years Gala Mug, these and other Gala Merchandise can be bought online from the Gala Shop – follow the link on the right.

If you’re a community group within the Portaferry area, ferry fm would like to hear from you !
We’ll be broadcasting throughout Gala Week from our studio in the Market House, so if your group would like to drop in for a chat about what you do – please do get in touch. Members from The Country Market, St Partrick’s GAA, Portaferry Town Boys, The Art Society, Historical Society, National Trust, Portaferry Lifeboat – to name but a few, have all dropped in over the years. If you’d like to come in for a chat and let everyone in the Town know just what your group does and how they can join, e-mail us and we’ll be in touch during Gala Week.

enquiries@ferryfm.com

Click the link to the left and plan your week !