2010 Gala Float Winners

Dumigans with Toy Story, for pictures click here

Gala Clue 2010

This year “the clue” attracted a record number of on-line entries, thanks to you all !
The answer was……The Harbour Star Band.
Well Done to Ernie Swain whose name was drawn out of the Gala Po.

Paper Boat Race

Results

1st Place Jeff Edgar and Shane McCarthy “The Croc “

2nd Place James and John O’Neill “Avatar”

Most Innovative:  “Toy Story”, The Lep Christopher Rogers and Ryan Mills

Car Treasure Hunt

1 :  Cloggs
2 : Heritage on Lough
3 : Moss on Alarm
4 : Horse Shoe Above Door
5 : La Pieta in Window
6 : TD
7: Bermuda (on mobile home)
8: Strong Hold another name for Castle
9 : ET on wire tensioner
10 : Cougar on Manhole Cover (Both parts needed)
11 : Extra Lion in the Garden (England known as Three Lions)
12 : Maize
13 : Peter Savage
14 : Gate Catch still in same position
15 : Duff House (Duff= useless, broken worthless)

Tie Breakers : Forget Me Not
A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush
Thunder Cloud
Backgammon
Jumble Sale
Three Blind MIce
One Foot in the Grave
Un am big u ous

Joint Winners :

Clare Gilmore and Chris, her Brother in Law.
Hugh J Smyth and Paul Smyth

MOST ATTRACTIVE COMPETITIONS 2010

LARGE GARDEN:
John Stewart , 9 Joe Tomelty

MEDIUM GARDEN:
Terry Crowe, 48 Church Street

SMALL GARDEN :
David Fitzsimmons

BUSINESS PREMISES:
Ard Cuan Home

BEST KEPT LAWNS:
Mr Devaney, Windmill Heights

CHILDRENS:
Gerald McMullan,36 Cuan Avenue

MOST ATTRACTIVE AREA:
Sean Lennon, Waterfront Appartments
BEST TUBS:
Terry Crowe, 48 Church street,
BEST HANGING BASKETS:
Margaret McGreevy

WINDOW BOXES:
Sadie Convery

Little Flower of the County Down

1st Place : Katy Smyth
2nd Place : Willow Edgar
3rd Place : Katie Hanna

Walking Treasure Hunt

1 : Brunel (on manhole cover)
2: DFS Alarm on Toals Bookmakers
3: 1945 on Manhole
4: Burn Brae
5: Bee On “Stay Safe” Sign
6: Brazil (On Padlock)

7: Harlequin On Oil Tank
8: Lighthouse
9: Pillars
10: Plantpot on Little Man in Garden’s Head
11: BLank Headstone at Smiths
12: Switch on Wall
13: Hands on Wall
14: Custome House
15: to Let Sign on “Palace” Building in Square

Bringbacks:
Diet Coke, A Grape and a Stone.

1st Michelle Mageean
2nd Barry McCarthy
3rd Grainne Murray

Floral Art Display

Childhood Memories Section
1st Mary Mageean
2nd Bernie Hepburn
3rd Margaret McGreevy

A Walk in the Park

1st: Shelia Lennon
2nd: Philomena Smith
3rd: Moira Gilmore

Tiny Tots

1st : Betty Young
2nd: Philomena Smith
3rd: Betty Young

Childrens Section
A Basket Arrangement
1st Beth Moore
2nd Amy Young
3rd Lucy Kernaghan

Residential Home  Winners

Kitty Geddis Barr Hall
Ray Ard Cuan

Crazy Hair Do

1st: Rory Taggart
2nd: Aaron Coffey
3rd: The Roddy Family

Bonny Babies

Category: 6-18 Months

Winner:  Niamh Boal
2nd: Cassidy Ogle
3rd: Zac Mageean
4th: Ellie Gilmore

Category – 19 Mths – 3 Yrs

1st Boy: – Emre Asku
1st Girl: – Rhew Byres

2nd Boy: – Cai-Jason Fitzsimens
2nd Girl: – Lena Mason

Cute Kiddies

1st Boy: – Tom Stevenson
1st Girl: – Seren Williams

2nd Boy: – Donal Magee
2nd Girl: – Grace Arthurs

Gala 2010 Pet Show

Category 1 – Most Unusual Pet

Winner: Joey the budgie

Category 2 – Kittens

Winner: Lou-Lou

Category 3 – Cats

Winner: Bentley
2nd: Purdy

Category 4 – Small Furry Friends

Winner: Sooty
2nd: Bradley
3rd: Rolo

Category 5 – Puppies (6-12 Mths)

Winner: Bonny
2nd: Emma
3rd: Fitz

Category 6 – Doggies (12 Mths – 8 Years)

Winner: Riise
2nd: Mojo
3rd: Susie

Category 7 – Dogs drawing a Pension (8yrs+)

Winner: Bruno
2nd: Rolo
3rd: Honey

Category 8 – Junior Handling (Handlers between 5 & 12yrs)

Winner: Fitz
2nd: Mischief
3rd: Ellie

Category 9 – Junior Handling (Handlers between 11 & 15yrs)

Winner: Holly
2nd: Riise
3rd: Red

Category 10 – Biggest Age Difference (Between Owner & Pet)

Winner: Dan
2nd: Honey
3rd: Tara

Category 11 – Doggies with the Waggiest Tail

Winner: Mojo
2nd: Toffee
3rd: Scout

Category 12 – Dog that most resembles their Owner!

Winner: Biscuit
2nd: Christie
3rd: Bruno

Category 13 – Best Rescue / Re-Homed Dog

Winner: Marley
2nd: Dan
3rd: Honey

Best in Show 2010

BENTLEY

Runners Up  – Best in Show

2nd: Fitz
3rd: Joey

Soap Boxes

Joint 1st
Steven Ramsey : Stig does Jamaica
Catherine Dynes : RC

Most innovative judged by Rampage BMX display team :

Mark One and RC

Portaferry 10 Mile Race Results

Please click here to download the race results.

Pitchin’ The Sheaf

Juniors:

1st Stephen Blair
2nd Ryan Kelly
3rd Matthew McNamara

Ladies:
1st Debbie Swain
2nd Nikki Swain
3rd Gemma Lennon

Mens:
1st John Murray
2nd Barry Savage
3rd Gerard McManus

Children’s Fancy Dress

Most Amusing Winners

4^th Beauty ad the Beast

3^rd Angelina and Brad

2^nd Tiger Woods

1^st Go Compare

Cutest in Category Little Pigs

Most Original

4^th Paul the Octopus
3^rd Michael Fish Weather Report

2^nd Blue Avatar People

1^st Volanco
Cutest in Category Cinderella Working

Prettiest

4^th Escape from Exploris

3^rd Fairy in the Garden

2^nd Wizard of OZ with the real dog.

1^st Fairy FM

Cutest in Category Little Miss Honey Bee