More Gala 2008 pictures added to the site

August 12th, 2008



We’ve added two more pages of float night pictures, plus some more from Gala Saturday’s Football Matches and Thursday’s Hurling and Pitchin’ of the Sheaf. Click on the 2008 pictures link and go to the individual days to see them. Special thanks to Jordan McClements, Liam McVeigh and Kevin McShane who kindly sent the pictures in.

Newtownards Chronicle - Gala Pictures Pullout

August 3rd, 2008

If you haven’t got it yet - get one quick, the Chronicle had a special Gala Pictures Pullout in Thursdays edition.
Nip out and get one before they all go and maybe spot yourself in there !

Slip Sliding Away….Po Ho Ho….

July 26th, 2008

3pm and the Po is on the move from Fiddlers Green to the Slip Inn, it’s new home for the next 12 months.

Click here for more pictures.

Well done the Slip !

July 26th, 2008

Back with a vengence, the Slip Inn stole the PO tonight. The Clampets Rule OK.
Click here for pictures of the 2008 Gala Float Parade.

Fancy Dress

July 25th, 2008

Another fantastic turnout on the square this afternoon !
Results and pictures are now on-line click here.

International Soap Box Race…

July 25th, 2008

Yes, not only Germans (and an Austrian) but also the Welsh ! Word about the Gala Soap Box Race is spreading far and wide….

Jim’s Back !

July 25th, 2008

Ferry Fm is sponsored by Ards Borough Council’s Good Relations Officer, Jim Murdock, who took to the air waves on Friday morning, along with a group of American Exchange visitors who are spending the day in the town ! (Hello to the folks back home, by the way.) Jim also chatted to Hannah, from Portaferry Sports Centre about the various keep fit options available there.

“Oh What a night…”

July 24th, 2008

Well, ok, so they didn’t sing that particular song, but hey, it was. The Chevy’s kept the square hopping for 2 hours on Wednesday night…hope they come back soon. For pictures, click here.

Don’t be sad….

July 23rd, 2008

The Pet Show pictures are now on-line, click here. Results will follow soon.

Bonny Babies !

July 23rd, 2008

A sunny afternoon in the square and the Bonny Babies and Cute Kiddies is well underway…
babies