*Seán Custy, Ruan representing his granddaughter Clíona Jones whose photo won the All-Ireland Photography Final. Nell Giblin from Giblin Trophies Gort presents the Nell and Padraic Giblin Perpetual Cup to Seán with committee members Fiona Curley Dervan and Mary Moloney
GORT & DISTRICT SHOW held their fortieth annual event in recent weeks.
A popular event in the year for several individuals, there was an array of activity including free facepainting and balloon making, free access to the inflatable obstacle course, puppet show and circus entertainment show, an array of live music from three different performers, vintage display and the Ox Mountain Model Railway display.
Once again, Gort Credit Union were the main sponsor with organisers blessed to have some sunshine as a small token for their efforts.
There were demonstrations on Brown Bread Making, Cake decorating and wool weaving, with a variety of food and trade stands to shop from.
Tommy O’Donnell his 1972 Rover P5 Coupe led a parade of vintage cars with Galway camogie player, Aine Keane a chauffeured guest to the showgrounds. She had the honour of cutting the tape to officially open the show.
Indoor classes entries were up this year especially in the children’s section. There were competitions in garden produce, flowers, baking, arts & crafts, children’s section and post primary section. The All-Ireland Photography final winner was Cliona Jones who was represented on the day by her grandfather Seán Custy who received the cup and prize money on her behalf.
Bonny Baby competition winners were Lilly Healy from Ardrahan, Danny Farrell from Kilbeacanty, Emily O’ Neill, Tubber and Bob Casey, Dublin.
Glamorous Granny winner was the elegantly dressed Maureen Smith from York and Gort. Most Appropriately Dressed Lady winner was Claire O’Neill, Ballygar, and Most Appropriately Dressed Gentleman winner was Seamus Brady, Castlebar. The winner of the Tom Joe Scully Memorial Cup went to Pat Finnerty for his Vintage 1963 Ford Consul Capri.
