The Paper Boats really are back ! What a great turn out, it was like a scene from a Gala back in the 70’s and really fantastic to see.
People lined the walls around the Slip to cheer on (or boo!), the brave Paper Boaters (well, have YOU dipped in the tide recently ???).
Thanks to everyone who took part and to everyone who came along and joined in the fun day out . The Irish Dancers gave their usual fantastic display, Exploris brought along a Touch Tank, Jackie’s Paper Boats Floated out to sea, the BBQ sizzled, the Rescue Crew were on show in Lough and the Air. If you missed it, never fear lots more Gala Fun to come this week.

Pictures from the afternoon are now on line, click here for details

Well, a big thanks to everyone who came along yesterday – anyone who was out in the morning or early afternoon probably escaped the “Mad Rain” which appeared from nowhere at 3 O’Clock. Thankfully it didn’t dampen spirits on the Square, Saturday night, a great range of music and very enthusiastic bands – again, thanks to everyone who came along and apologies to anyone who tried to log on via the web-cam. Due to the heavy rain it wasn’t set up in time – should be up and running from Monday onwards. Pictures from Saturday are online now.

Get along this afternoon and join in the fun….

OK, so we say it every year……but honest…..it doesn’t seem like a year since the last one ! Have a great Gala Week everyone, fingers crossed for the weather and watch out for Anthony and the Gala TV camera….you’ve been warned !!!

It’s been on-line a few weeks and now it’s in the shops – get your 2009 Gala Programme around the town NOW !
Don’t forget there will be a webcam on the Gala Stage this year, so family and friends abroad can, either stay up very late or get up very early – (depends where in the world they are, I guess) and join in the fun.
If you’ve friends and family who’ll be away for Gala Week but would like to “join in” let them know !