ferry fm DJ David Gabbie took this ‘photo the first year the station went on air, this presenter liked Portaferry so much, he’s still here !

It may have poured, but it didn’t dampen the Gala Spirit, thanks to everyone who supported the Paper Boat Race and well done to everyone who took part. Pictures  are now on line, click here, and a big well done to “Croc”.

Croc, with Jeff and Shane

Thanks to everyone who made yesterday such a great day and fantastic  start to Gala 2010.
Click here for pictures.

There is a questionnaire about this week for locals and visitors, please take the time to fill it in.

The Collective want to identify local issues and concerns for the future planning in the form of our Community Development Plan.

Make sure you have your say.

Questionnaires are available from the Market House during all Gala Events.

Everyone who fills out a Questionnaire will be entered into a draw – winners will be notified on Sat July 24^th.

You may also fill in the forms by clicking the links below :

Visitor

Resident

It’s that time of year the site hits start to go sky high, as we welcome web visits from right around the globe.
If you’re looking in from afar this year, let us know, we’ll give your friends and family in the town a mention on ferry fm.
You can e-mail the studio on studio@ferryfm.com, the station goes live on Saturday as Gala Week 2010 gets underway.
(Click link above for programme)
Don’t forget our webcam will be going live during the week on the Gala Stage, follow the link on the right for details and of course we’ll be keeping the ‘photos up to date all week long.
If you’re coming to the town have a great time, there really is something for all and if you’ve a comment to make, do please give us your feedback, the link to do so is on the left of the page.

Happy Gala Everyone !

Yes, please do, rain as much as you like this week and get it over with!

Keep an eye out for your 2010 guide to the Gala.
From next Saturday,  listen in to ferry fm, 107.2 for all the latest Gala News throughout the week.
Friends and Family abroad may like to know about the Webcam on the stage, click here for details.

If you live in an older part of the town, you may like to take a look at this link, it’ll take you to the returns for 1901 Census of Ireland and lists everyone who lived in Portaferry on Sunday March 31st 1901. It really an interesting read, it’s also interesting to note the number of family names which are still in the town today, some even in the same street !
The later, 1911 Census, is also on line and can be found at this link.

Click here for the 2010 Gala Programme, events are subject to change, but the latest version will always be on this site.

It’s grown and grown and this year we expect it to be the biggest yet !

If you’d like to take part in any of the Portaferry Gala 10 mile races (As a relay team or an individual) please click here and fill out the forms.

Don’t forget to come on down and give the runners your support and to give a big Portaferry welcome to all the visitors who travel to the town to take part.