Dundalk Leader 22nd August 2012
Sun shines on Blackrock festival By Paul Byrne Blackrock beach was the place to be at the weekend, as the inaugural Seaside Festival filled the air with an array of entertaining attractions. The two-day event was a huge hit with locals and visitors alike, with huge crowds making their way to the village to sample a taste of the many activities on offer. Organising committee member Antoinette
Watters said the weather had played a big role in the event’s success. “The weather over the two days was fantastic” she said. “We kind of based the festival on what we used to have here in Blackrock in the 1980s. We had a tug o war competition, glamorous granny, bonnie baby, loads of music and sandcastle competitions and a fairground for the kids so there was plenty
going on”, added Antoinette. As well as all the fun activities there was also a cycle race which brought some of the best amateur cyclists from all over the country to Blackrock to take place in the gruelling 105 km road race. Antoinette said it was difficult putting the whole thing together with a committee of just six people but was pleased with how it all turned out.
Enjoying the Blackrock festival on Sunday
Sophie Caldwell, Michelle Carroll and Harry Rogers
Maureen and Hugh Quigley
Toni Brady, Alanna Kearney and Maeve Hodgers in Blackrock
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