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LADY OF THE LAKE FESTIVAL / WELCOME

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You are all very welcome to the 2015 Lady of The Lake Festival.

The Festival Committee Honorary Life President Douglas Hudson Chairperson Lisa Wallace Vice Chairperson Joe Mahon Secretary Julie Webb Vice Secretary Anna Diver Treasurer Paul Mahon Committee Liam Leonard, Colm O’Hanlon, P.J. Greene, Jeff Hunter, Paddy McCann, Caroline Timlin, Pat Joe McCusker, Sonia McKenna & Victoria Ellingsen.

Disclaimer All Participants & spectators with regard to the ‘The Lady Of The Lake Festival’ events do so at their own risk.

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The festival has now been running for 37 years. A great achievement for a small town.

The festival could not run without the great backing of all the sponsors and traders, so please support all the traders that contributed to the festival. Also to Fermanagh & Omagh District Council & Waterways Ireland.

This year’s theme is Farming Throughout the Years so get your thinking hat on for the popular Fancy Dress parade.

I would like to say a massive thank you to the hard working committee who provided another full packed programme of events to suit all age groups, locals and all the tourists that visit Irvinestown during the festival.

Lisa Wallace Festival Chairperson

You can keep updated with festival events via Facebook and Twitter. On behalf of the committee we hope you enjoy the Festival and nally a big thank you to last year’s Lady of The Lake Zoe-Brooke Kinnear, another great ambassador for the town.

LADY OF THE LAKE FESTIVAL / THE MYTH

The Myth of the Lady of the Lake The Lady of the Lake is a title that has been associated with Lower Lough Erne, Particularly the area of the great waterway close to Irvinestown, Killadeas, Lisnarick, Castle Archdale and Aughinver.

Folklore has it that the orginal Lady of the Lake, from whom the festival takes it’s title, walked through the mists and made her way from island to island with a bunch of wild owers in her hand.

The route of the legendary Lady is said to have taken in Inishmacsaint, Inishdoney, Inishgariff and Inishclare.

LADY OF THE LAKE FESTIVAL / HISTORY

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BY BREEGE MCCUSKER

A Brief History A very warm welcome to Irvinestown for the Lady of the Lake Festival 2015 As you share your entertainment with the locals, take time to stroll around the town and get a sense of our history. Our town takes its name from the Irvine family who came from Bonshaw in Scotland and they were responsible for building Necarne Castle. It is only a shell of its former self now but as you walk around the grounds you can almost feel the spirits of the young Gis who were stationed here in the 1940s before they departed for the shores of France to ght in the Second World War. Everything is in walking distance and the bronze Lady of the Lake Statue in Pound Street designed by famous sculptor Philip anagan reminds us of the happy times during the Lady of the Lake Festival.

The Famine Graveyard in Reihill Park reminds us all of our shared heritage and how in a time of hunger and destitution of the 1840s many were glad to come to the Workhouse to get shelter and a roof over their heads.

Across the road in the Sacred Heart Church grounds is a magnicent new centenary garden with its monastic beehive huts housing a unique collection of wooden sculptures depicting our Celtic Christianity carved by Lithuanian Jonas Raiskas. Carved out of Irish oak they are the brainchild of Father Michael McGourty and each beehive tells the story of the early Christian church since the coming of St Patrick to Ireland. each man-size gure tells its own special story and the craftmanship of Jonas is to be applauded for his ne workmanship.

The town clock stands guard over the town and if it could talk it would tell of music sessions, dancing, band parades, fair days, fancy dress parades, charity truck runs, laughter and joy when friends meet.

Brendan Lilley MPS Serving the local community for over 25 years.

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The medical Hall, Main Street, Irvinestown Tel: 028 6862 8239 BRENDAN LILLEY AND STAFF WISH THE LADY OF THE LAKE SUCCESS IN 2015

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LADY OF THE LAKE FESTIVAL / WHATS ON

Friday 10th july 11.00am

8.00pm

9.00pm

Hockey Coaching For boys and girls at the Bawnacre Centre.

Ofcial Opening of 37th Lady of the lake Festival.

Invitation Bands, Girls & Boys brigade and Scouts.

Street Entertainment.

Sponsored by Petal Postforming.

Table Quiz in Molly’s.

Proceeds in aid of Lisnarick F.C. £5 per person, maximum 5 people per table.

7.30pm The Opening Ceremony will be performed by ??????????????????

7.30pm

8.30pm

Arrival of 2014 Lady of the Live Music on Main Street by Lake, Zoe-Brooke Kinnear. the Great New Band and The Tractor Boys.

Arrival of 2015 Lady of the Lake - What form of transport will she use this year??? On-going street events, fun and games including a bouncy castle.

8.45pm

10.00pm Music in Mahon’s Hotel by The Tractor Boys.

10.00pm Music in Necarne Arms by ????????.

10.00pm Music in Necarne Arms by White Lightning.

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BELLEEK LIVING LADY OF THE LAKE GOLF COMPETITION TO BE PLAYED FROM SUNDAY 12TH JULY - SUNDAY 19TH JULY Ladies & Gents 18 hole Stableford played at Manor House Marina & Golf Club £12.50 per person (£5 goes to charity) Presentation of Prizes in Molly’s Irvinestown on Sunday 19th July at 8pm

To compete, register at Manor House Marina Golf Club Tournament is open to players of all abilities - Max Handicap 24 All scorecards to be left at Manor House Marina

Any enquiries please contact: Tom Weekes - 07740871603 or Benny Murphy - 07598428940

LADY OF THE LAKE FESTIVAL / WHATS ON

Saturday 11th july 10.30am

2.30pm

6.00pm

Pool Competition For Primary School boys the Bawnacre Centre.

Admission free.

Pet Show in the Bawnacre Centre car park sponsored by Three Valley Vets.

Raft Race in Marina. Build your own raft. No pedal rafts. £10.00 entry.

1st prize £100.00 2nd prize £50.00 3rd prize £25.00 Wackiest raft £30.00 and highest sponsorship collected £25.00. For more details contact 028 686 21656

12.00pm Clay Pigeon Shoot At Lettermoney organized by Robert Kinnear.

2.00pm Water Extravaganza Fun day at Castle Archdale Half Price 12.00p.m-1.30p.m & 2.00p.m to 3.30p.m.

Water sports inc. Canoeing, Water Trampoline, and Banana boating and Kayaking. For Details Contact Ultimate Watersports (Richard) 07808736818

2.00pm The Festivals Popular Bonny Baby Competition at the Bawnacre Centre Sponsored

by Gordons Chemist.

Professional photographer in attendance Sean Gallagher.

Contact 07451510810 for your professional photos.

3.00pm A walking tour of the richly historic site of Castle Archdale. It will be a “Walk and Talk” exercise to suit all ages. It will bring alive the importance of Castle Archdale as a World War II RAF Flying Boat base for Catalinas and Sunderlands.

A great chance to appreciate local history. Don’t miss it and bring a friend. Walk starts at the Visitor Centre, led by a guide from N.I.E.A..

4.00pm Barbecue and Pig on a Spit at Castle Archdale Marina.

4.00pm R.N.L.I display at Castle Archdale Beacon.

5.00pm Register your Raft for Race at the Marina. Last Entries 4.45pm

8.00pm Music in The Pilot’s Nook

by P.J. The D.J.

10.00pm Music in Mahon’s Hotel by Gary Fitzpatrick.

10.00pm Music in Necarne Arms by ????????.

10.00pm Music in Sissy McGinty’s

by DJ Tony Star

10.00pm Music in Molly’s by Mickey C

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GUIDED CRUISES: Every Saturday at 11.30am Daily Sailings in July & August Sunday-Friday at 3pm

SUNSET DINNER CRUISES: Relax on-board the Lady of the Lake Cruiser with a delicious 3 course meal including a glass of wine and live music. Commencing on Thursday 18th June.

Sailing from Inishclare Jetty - £32.00 Per Person Tuesday & Thursday in June, July & August at 7pm Thursday 3rd & 10th Sept at 6.30pm

LADY OF THE LAKE FESTIVAL / TOUR

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IRVINESTOWN SACRED HEART CHURCH 3

This Church, designed by William Scott, was built in 1909 and is a blend of Gothic and early Irish in style. The entrance gates show an image of a heart and were made by local smiths F Sweeney and Sons. The name can be read on the left hand gate. Nearby is the Centenary Garden designed by Monaghan Architects, with its monastic beehive huts housing a unique collection of wooden sculptures. They were carved out of Irish oak by Lithuanian Jonas Kaiskas and depict Celtic Christianity.

The stone work was by local mason John Gillen.

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FAMINE GRAVEYARD

The Famine graveyard, once known as the Paupers graveyard was opened in the grounds of Irvinestown workhouse at the time of the Great Famine (1845-1850) when the potato crop failed in Ireland. The graveyard at the Town clock could not cope with the unprecedented number of deaths and there was no burial space left. The memorial stone in the Famine graveyard was erected in 1997. Nothing remains of the original workhouse, said to be ‘the worst in the North of Ireland’ except the inscription stone (1841) and boundary walls which still can be seen at the entrance to Reihill Park.

CHURCH OF IRELAND 2 It was built in 1829 and is a simple Gothic in design, harled with stone trim. In this graveyard are 74 headstones of air force men from Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom. They lost their lives in ying boat accidents when they were stationed at Castle Archdale and Killadeas Flying Boat bases during World War II.

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The Town clock is the only remnant from an earlier 17th century Chapel of Ease and the tower was restored by Rector Patrick Delany in 1734. Some members of the Irvine family from Necarne Castle are buried in the graveyard.

The oldest recorded gravestone is of Hubert Homes, 18th February, 1694. Six headstones show the skill of stone mason Hugh McGilroy (1679-1734) with his unique false relief.

This statue, designed by sculptor Philip Flanagan was unveiled in December 1999 and represents our local legend of the Lady of the Lake. It tells the story of a beautiful, mystical woman, dressed in owing garments, gliding over Lough Erne. She carried in her hand a bouquet of wild owers. Old people say she was a sign of good times ahead. Each year in the month of July the Lady of the Lake Festival is held in the town commemorating the local legend. This cross-community festival is run by a voluntary committee which among other events organises a unique ‘Charity Truck Run’ around Lower Lough Erne. It is the largest event of its kind in Europe raising thousands of pounds for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

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IRVINESTOWN Dramatic Society Play SUNDAY 12TH 7.30PM TUESDAY 14TH 7.30PM Written & Directed by Irvinestown’s answer to Mel Brooks, Ted Maye!!!!!!

‘Fifty Shades of Acre’ The scene is set in shady acres. A house and lands inherited by Norris Ramsey from an uncle he never knew existed!

A dodgy housekeeper, mistaken identity and ghostly goings on, things are as clear as mud for Norris!

Its night time and sinister Happening are afoot. Norris is witness to some bizarre events it’s a pity nobody else sets or believes the traumatic time he is experiencing.

A lady of the night drops by, a Good Samaritan and a barking dog will Norris survive the night??

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2 Act Farce Admission: Adults £5 Children £3 Doors open 7pm, curtain up at 7.30pm

LADY OF THE LAKE FESTIVAL / WHATS ON

Sunday 12th july 11.00am

3.00pm

7.30pm

Game Fishing Competition Boats leave Castle Archdale & Muckross. First Prize £150.

Entry: £5 Adults; £3 Children

Church Of Ireland Orange Parade with Drumharvey Pipe Band.

Irvinestown Dramatic Society Play in the Delaney Suite. Written & directed by Irvinestown’s answer to Mel Brookes...Ted Maye!

Curtain up 7.45pm.

1.30pm-4.30pm Family Fun Day at McBriens Nisa Bouncy Castles Face Painting Live Music BBQ Come along & meet your favourite Cartoon Characters.

2.00pm Music in The Courtyard at Castle Archdale nishes at 4.00pm. Music by ???

2.00pm Donkey Derby and Sheep Derby held in Terry Roberts Field, Lisnarick, Irvinestown.

Plus, Irvinestown - Children Sports Day. Admission £3 per person. All people taking part in Sheep & Donkey Derby and Sports Day do so at their own risk.

Egg & Spoon Race sponsored

by Sydare Eggs - Children free.

6.00pm Prize-giving for the Fishing Competition at Castle Archdale Marina. Live music

by Malcolm Coalter weather permitting.

8.00pm Music in Mahon’s Hotel by The J.D. Band & Disco.

6.30pm

8.00pm

Community and Interdenomination Service with community Choir on White Island. Everyone welcome.

Boat leaves Castle Archdale Marina at 6.30pm on the lady of the Lake luxurious tour boat.

Music in Necarne Arms by ????????.

8.00pm Music in Sissy McGinnitys

by Mickey C.

8.00pm Music in Molly’s by Mickey C.

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LADY OF THE LAKE FESTIVAL / OLDIES

MEMORY LANE The Lady of the Lake Festival began in 1978 and is now in it’s 37th year...

LADY OF THE LAKE FESTIVAL / WHATS ON

MONDAY 13th july 6.00pm

7.00pm

9.00pm

Drumharvey Pipe Band parade around Irvinestown.

Treasure Hunt. Irvinestown, Ballinamallard & surrounding area. Assemble in Link Road Car-park. Tea after in the Methodist Hall plus prize giving.

Festival Bingo in St Molaise Hall. Everyone welcome. Up to £500 in prizes.

7.00pm Mens Outdoor 6-a-side Soccer Competition on 3G Pitch at Bawnacre Centre.

(Entries close at 1 pm)

10.00pm Music in Pilot’s Nook by Shandy.

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LADY OF THE LAKE FESTIVAL / WHATS ON

TUESDAY 14th july 10.30am

2.30pm

6.00pm

Sports Day. Team games, old time games and lots of fun! All Primary School Children are welcome! From 10.30am - 12pm.

Cost £1. Please phone ARC on 028 686 28741 to book as places are Limited.

Annual Bawnacre Teddy Bear’s party & picnic for playschool and primary school pupils. Bring your favourite teddy to meet the Big Bawnacre Bear for an afternoon of fun, games and food.

Cocktail Competition.

N.Irelands Top Barmen compete for The Boru Individual Trophy. 33rd Anniversary of Cocktail Competition kindly sponsored

by McCabes Portadown. Free cocktails for all spectators.

4.00pm

6.30pm

Registration for 10k/5k Run in Bawnacre Centre.

Registration for 10k/5k Run closes.

11.00am Junior Tennis Camp at the Bawnacre Centre. Advance registration is necessary.

11.00am Free Gaelic Football Skills competition on the new 3G pitch at the Bawnacre Centre.

2.00pm Farming through the ages. for all Primary School Children from 2pm-4pm. Cost £1. Please phone ARC on 028 686 28741 to book as places are limited.

LADY OF THE LAKE FESTIVAL / WHATS ON

7.00pm

9.00pm

10.00pm

Lady of the Lake Festival 10k & 5k Run/walk.

Assemble at Bawnacre Centre for route and back to Bawnacre, shower and changing facilities available at the Bawnacre.

Presentation Ceremony for 10k/5k run at the Bawnacre Centre.

Music in Mahon’s Hotel by The Rockhill Ramblers.

7.30pm Irvinestown Dramatic Society Play in the Delaney Suite. Written & directed by Irvinestown’s answer to Mel Brookes...Ted Maye!

3 Act Farce. Curtain up 7.45pm.

Admission £5 Adults, Children £3. In aid of local charities.

9.00pm Big Bawnacre Summer Rave, Youth Disco. Doors close 9.30pm. P7 upwards.

Admission £5

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LADY OF THE LAKE FESTIVAL / THE MESSAGE

10.30pm Friday 17th July 2015

POLICE MESSAGE Make the right call: If it’s not 999, it’s 101 The Police Service of Northen Ireland are asking any member of the public who wants to speak to Police about a nonemergency matter to dial 101. This new number replaces the 0845 600 8000 number that has been in use for several years.

The new non-emergency number will offer real benets to the public and greatly simplify how people contact the Police Service. The 101 number will make it easier for the public to contact the Police.

Police would encourage everyone to use the new 101 number which will help to free up the 999 system for genuine emergencies such as reporting a crime that is in progress, or a situation where somebody is in immediate danger.

By Making it clear when to dial 101 nonemergency and when to dial 999 we can

ensure that real emergencies are dealt with appropriately resulting in a much more efcient and effective service.

“Fermanagh North Neighbourhood Policing Team will be in attendance throughout the Lady of the Lake Festival.”

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NORTH-WEST FERMANAGH VINTAGE CLUB Parade on Irvinestown Fair Day

ANNUAL VINTAGE DAY DRUMHARVEY SERVICE STATION IRVINESTOWN

SATURDAY 25TH JULY 11-4PM Vintage Cars, Tractors, Commercial Vehicles, Threshing, Pet Show, Rare Breeds, Bouncy Castles, Musicians, Face Painting, Trade Stalls Music on stage by Kieran McAree Guest artists Hugo Duncan and Trevor Loughrey

A FAMILY FUN DAY FOR ALL

LADY OF THE LAKE FESTIVAL / THE TRAVELLIN’ FOLK

The TRAVELLIN’ FOLK On a Fair Day, you can see... the Travellin’ Folk... the Travellin’ Folk from the Ulster American Folk Park that is!!

The annual Easter Spring Fair Day at the Ulster American Folk Park outside Omagh in Co.Tyone has proved so popular over the years, that some of the Reenactors (yup, that's what they are properly called!), decided to form their own freelance travelling Folk Park troupe, (hence the name “Travellin' Folk”) to grant the wishes of local communities, of which Irvinestown was the very rst, who wanted to bring realism to their own Fair Days of years gone by.

The Folk Park opened in 1976, so next year will be celebrating their 40th birthday.Nowadays,upwards of 150,000 people visit the park each year; so that's a lot of happy visitors with over 40 outdoor exhibits to see, plus an indoor gallery/museum AND a coffee shop.

Besides the everyday visitor experience, many special events sprinkle the yearly calender. Still to come this year

year are; the Bluegrass Music Festival, Halloween in ThePark, Thanksgiving and, to round off the year Days of Christmas Past.

So if you enjoy the craic with the Travellin' Folk at this years Irvinestown Lady Of The Lake Festival, then be sure to come and see Geoff, Marion, Annie, Margaret, Paddy etc. and all the rest of the gang plus many more, at The Ulster American Folk Park. www.nmni.com/uafp

LADY OF THE LAKE FESTIVAL / WHATS ON

WEDNESDAY 15th july 10.30am

12.00pm

2.00pm

Treasure hunt at the ARC HLC. Treasure hunt on foot for all primary school children.

Follow the clues for a fun lled morning. Cost £1. Please phone ARC on 028 686 28741 to book as places are limited.

Traditional Fair Day on Main Street Ulster American Folk Park all day demonstrations Fresh Home Made Ice Cream by Tickety-Moo, Killadeas.

Horse drawn Transport Stalls and Crafts Local Musicians and Bands Traditional Hiring Fair Presentation of Prizes Irvinestown’s Best Gardens 12.30pm Sheep Dung Spitting Competition Auction of Horses, Donkeys 4pm Photo Display in Sissy’s Ruck of Hay 2pm Thresher Display 3pm Poitin Making Sheep Shearing 1.30pm Model Miniature Farm Display Parade Vintage Tractors (N W Vintage Club) 12pm and 5pm Ceili Dancing 2pm Tree Cross Cutting Erne Highland Dancers 3pm Ulster Scotts Dancers

Boys under 15 free snooker competition at the Bawnacre Centre.

11.00am Junior Tennis Competition at Bawnacre Centre.

Registration in advance is necessary.

2.00pm Under 16’s Pool and tenpin Bowling Heats In the bowling alley.

2.00pm Festival Arts & Crafts for all Primary School children.

Please phone ARC on 028 686 28741 to book as places will be limited. Cost £1.

LADY OF THE LAKE FESTIVAL / WHATS ON

7.00pm

8.00pm

10.00pm

Snooker Competition in Bawnacre Centre for boys under 18.

Annual Summer Bowls Open Pairs competition.

Entries to Bawnacre on 028 686 21177 by 5pm. Prizes for semi-nalists and nalists, plus a special Plate Competition for rst round losers.

25 Card Drive in Sissy Mc Ginty’s.

7.00pm-9.00pm Tiny Tots Fanct Dress Fairytale Disco, for PreSchool & Primary School children at the Bawnacre Centre. Adm £1.

7.45pm

10.00pm

8.00pm

Music in Delany Suite Mahon’s Hotel by Johnny Brady £12 per ticket at Mahon’s Hotel Reception.

Music in Mahon’s Hotel by Paul McCahill

10.00pm

Festival Bridge Competition in Mahon’s Hotel. Everyone welcome.

Take Me Out in Necarne Arms Kesh & Trillick Young Farmers.

8.00pm Music in Molly’s by Tribute.

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LADY OF THE LAKE FESTIVAL / MESSAGE

2.00pm Sunday 19th July 2015

Georgian

Yacht Racing Ireland’s Georgian era featured ne buildings and horse racing.

Fermanagh did not suit horses.

Lough Erne much better suited a new Georgian sport, sail boat racing.

The founder innovator lived in Irvinestown.

William D’Arcy Irvine adapted horse racing and seagoing rules to set rules for sailing races. The Subscribers to the Boat Races on Lough Erne put up cups and annual regattas were underway by 1820.

William was Chief Stewart on Inishdoney. His race lines used post boats on water where horse races had posts. Boat speed depends on length.

He added a cup for boats no more than 24 feet long, so winning would depend on design and crew skills.

Irvinestown’s ancient innovations are the oldest yacht racing club.

The legendary Lady of the Lake walked the waters off Inishdoney. The 2015 Lady and her entourage are invited aoat on Gublusk Bay to view the yachting as it passes among her islands. All welcome.

Details, Michael Clarke (Ardlougher) LEYC Admiral & Historian. Tel 6862-1436.

Mob 079-2241-1443. Email: admiral@leyc.net

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LADY OF THE LAKE FESTIVAL / WHATS ON

THURSDAY 16th july 11.00am

2.00pm

4.00pm

Festival Arts and Crafts & Creative Art for all Primary School Children. Cost £1. Please phone ARC on 028 686 28741 to book as places are limited.

Badminton competitions.

Singles for boys and girls under 14 years in the Bawnacre Centre.

Fun Day and teddy Bears Picnic at Tickety Moo Killadeas. Bring along your Teddy for a delicious homemade ice cream.

11.00am Junior Tennis Camp at the Bawnacre Centre. Registration in advance is necessary.

2.00pm Historical Tour Of Irvinestown. Open Day at Irvinestown Centenary Garden the Home of the Celtic Saints.

Wooden Sculptures of all the Saints in Ireland. Tours at 2pm, 4pm, and open every night during the festival for viewing.

2.00pm Under 16’s Pool and tenpin Bowling Heats in the Bowling alley.

3.00pm Table tennis competitions.

Singles for boys and girls under 14 years at the Bawnacre Centre. Adm free.

3.00pm Badminton competitions.

Singles for boys and girls under 16 years in the Bawnacre Centre.

3.00pm Senior Citizens Party in the Delany Suite, Mahon’s Hotel.

Music & craic with Malcolm & Sweet Harmony plus refreshments. Everyone welcome. Contact Mahon’s Hotel 028 686 21656 if you are interested in coming.

4.00pm Walk Around Castle Archdale. Assemble at Marina.

6.00pm Bright Eyes Dog Re-union in Necarne, walk around Necarne in fanct dress with your rescue dog and then join in fancy dress parade.

7.00pm Outdoor Soccer Competition at Bawnacre Centre for boys who attended Primary School in June 2015.

Enter your own team of 6 via Bawnacre Reception. Tel 028 686 21177 by 1pm.

7.00pm Mens Outdoor Soccer Competition on 3G pitch at Bawnacre Centre.

Entries close at 1pm.

LADY OF THE LAKE FESTIVAL / WHATS ON

7.00pm Fancy Dress Parade: Assemble for judging at 7.30pm sharp.

Nisa Supermarkets. Street entertainment The Logues and Belfast Circus.

Bright Eyes Dog Parade.

7.30pm

9.00pm

Live Music on the Street by The Logues.

8.00pm Annual Fancy Dress Parade.

Individuals, Groups and Floats. Assembly point Link Road Car Park. Sponsored by Raymond McBrien -

Festival Country Cabaret & Dance in Mahon’s Hotel.

Dancing 9.30pm-late.

Tickets £10 or pay at the door.

Variety Country Night in aid of the Chernobyl Children’s Appeal. Appearances from -

Eamon Jackson, Simon Peters (Donegan), Boxcar Brian, Country Features, Vincy Walmsley, Paul Kelly, Alanna Quinn, Karl Kirkpatrick, Country Kid Petey, Gary Fitzpatrick, and The Originals.

Night not to be missed!!!

9.30pm Table Quiz in Mahon’s Hotel.

10.00pm Music in Molly’s by Mickey C.

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LADY OF THE LAKE FESTIVAL / THE MUMMERS

10.30pm Friday 17th July 2015

The MUMMERS...

The Aughakillymaude Community Mummers, widely known as much for their unusual sounding townland name where they all hail from (Aughakillymaude meaning the wooden eld of the wild dog), have unwittingly become the unofcial cultural ambassadors for rural Fermanagh.

The sixteen strong motley mummers troupe have literally been tramping the roads at all ungodly hours bringing luck, diversion and mayhem by re-enacting and performing an ancient mid winter hero/combat folk drama that is heavily pregnant with all the pagan symbolism of a mid winter European fertility play.

Indeed, for ordinary rural Fermanagh folk mumming is identied with being both

enjoyable and chaotic, and being a commonly accepted excuse to “act the blaggard” and cause all sorts of ructions by “storming in” uninvited into settled homes, and peaceable pubs and halls.

Whatever the exact origins, rural mummers know that mumming is what their parents used to do and were expected to do each winter coming up to Christmas time, when “getting up” a mummers troupe from their area and going about doing the house visits amongst your neighbours was all about bringing luck. Also it was a bit of fun, breaking up those long dreary nights in the dead of winter.

These devilish, fearsome heroes of the night (also known affectionately as “the Men of Straw”) are now plotting to make a real public show of themselves and their traditions by appearing again this year at the truck convoy Light Show on the 17th July. This year there will be an army of mummers coming down the street and will surely be a memorable show.

LADY OF THE LAKE FESTIVAL / WHATS ON

FRIDAY 17th july 11.00am

7.30pm

10.00pm

Junior Tennis Camp at the Bawnacre Centre. Registration in advance is necessary.

Annual Vintage Vehicle Parade Sponsored by Millar Meats Irvinestown. Cars, trucks, tractors & bicycles.

Assemble at the Bawnacre car park.

Music in Sissy McGinty’s by Mickey C.

2.00pm Annual Bawnacre Summer Sports Day on the new 3G pitch - Competitions and novelty events for boys and girls of all ages. No entry fee.

Always a great day.

7.00pm Music on Main Street Stage by Rockhill Ramblers.

7.00pm Bannagh Vintage Fashion Show with a twist!!! All proceeds in aid of Marie Curie.

Entry £5. Collection of men & women’s fashion through the 1900’s right up to present day!

The exciting 20’s, plain 40’s & 50’s and the wild 60’s & 70’s!

The King of fashion himself may even appear!

9.00pm Truck Pull Competition.

Team event, teams of six pulling the Marie Curie Scania Truck. £5 entry per person.

Trophy for 1st & 2nd fastest time.

9.30pm Time Trials Changing Rally Car Tyres. Fermanagh’s top rally teams in action. Alastair Fisher, Garry Jennings & 6 top Fermanagh Rally Drivers.

10.00pm Music on the Street by Country Features.

10.00pm Music in Mahon’s Hotel by Rockhill Ramblers.

10.00pm Music in Molly’s by Tommy Owens.

10.00pm Music in Necarne Arms by Tributes & Magician Ross Hoggs.

10.30pm Festival of Lights Parade of trucks & around the town. Prizes for best lit up trucks. Local and outside Fermanagh / Tyrone.

Accompanied by Steam Engines.

Led by a Torch Light Parade from Aughakillymaude Community Mummers.

Illuminated bikes Prizes for best lit up bike sponsored by Orchard Acre Farm.

A truly tremendous occasion last year!!

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LADY OF THE LAKE FESTIVAL / WHATS ON

SATURDAY 18th july 10.00am

12.00pm

10.00pm

Garden Afternoon Tea Party in Orchard Acre Farm from 10am to 2pm A fun afternoon of treats hosted by staff of Horizon West. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Horizon West Children’s Hospice, Killadeas.

Motorcycle Show in Bawnacre Car Park.

Music in Mahon’s Hotel by The JD Band.

1.00pm

10.00pm

St Eugene’s Brass Band playing on Main Street.

Truckers Dance with Hugo, Boxcar Brian & Whistlin Donkeys Delany Suite Mahon’s Hotel.

10.30am Car Boot & Indoor Table Top Sale. Irvinestown Presbyterian Church from 10am -1pm. £5 per car & £8 per indoor table. Proceeds in aid of our Love in Action projects in Bethlehem where we are supporting the work of a Hospital and a School for the Blind.

11.00am Arrival of Trucks. Annual Lady of the Lake Truck Convoy. in aid of Marie Curie.

11.00am Hunters Moon Activities in truck car park. Clay pigeon shooting, archery, air rie shooting.

12.00pm Craft Fair in Truck Car Park in aid of Marie Curie.

2.00pm The World’s Hole Digging Championship See who can dig the biggest hole in a half hour and try and beat our champion hole digger Darryl Abraham 2012 winner. Hole digging takes place in the middle of Truck Park Field. £175 in Prizes.

1st £100.00, 2nd £50.00, 3rd £25.00 plus an engraved spade for the winner.

6.00pm

10.00pm Sissy’s: Festival Pool. In memory of Aodh Mullan. All proceeds go to The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital Belfast.

10.00pm Music in The Pilots Nook

By D.J. Matthew.

10.00pm

Tug of War in Truck Car Park.

Music in Necarne Arms by ????????????????????????????.

9.00pm

10.00pm

Pool Night in Sissy McGinty’s in aid of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Music in Molly’s by Ban Jacks.

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Lounge Entertainment Friday 10th July: Tractor Boys Saturday 11th July: Gary Fitzpatrick Sunday 12th July: The J D Band + Disco Tuesday 14th July: The Rockhill Ramblers Wednesday 15th July: Paul Mc Cahill 8pm-10pm Friday 17th July: Rockhill Rockers Saturday 18th July: The J D Band Sunday 19th July: Singing Diggerman (4pm-6pm) Antony McBrien (6pm-8pm) – Joe Moore (8pm-10pm)

Events in the Delany Suite Wednesday 15th July Music by Johnny Brady £12.00 Thursday 16th July Chernobyl Dance with Eamon Jackson, Gary Fitzpatrick, Boxcar Brian, Country Features, Vincy Walmsley and a Host of Country Artists £10.00 Saturday 18th July Truckers Dance Music by Hugo, Boxcar Brian and The Whistlin Donkeys £10.00.

Sunday 19th July Whistlin Donkeys (10.30-late)

WISHING THE FESTIVAL AND THE COMMITTEE GREAT SUCCESS IN 2015

LADY OF THE LAKE FESTIVAL / WHATS ON

SUNDAY 19th july

Please Try To Use Car Parks & Not Block Main Street

9.00am

2.30pm

6.00pm

Charity Cycle Race around Lough Erne in conjunction with Irvinestown Sham Wheelers in aid of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Jubilee hospital Belfast. £10 per cyclist.

In association with Strule Wheelers. Sign on & registration on Mill Street at Delany Suite.

Trucks leave Bawnacre Centre Car Park on Convoy around Fermanagh.

Irvinestown, 2.30pm Lisnarick, 2.45pm Ederney, 3.00pm Kesh, 3.30pm Enniskillen, 4.00pm Ballinamallard, 4.20pm

Music in Mahon’s Hotel by Anthony McBrien.

10.00am

3.00pm

Start of Bicycle Race 60 Miles & 25 Mile Cycle. Route given out on day.

Helmets must be worn. £10.00 per person.

Music on Main Street with Joe Moore and Anthony McBrien.

The two top country artists in Music in Necarne Arms by Ireland. Both Runner-up in ???????????????.

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Street entertainment.

2.00pm

BAWNACRE DRIVEWAY & CAR PARK CLOSED UNTIL 10AM MONDAY.

8.00pm Music in Mahon’s Hotel by Joe Moore.

9.00pm

10.30pm

3.00pm

Presentation and Prizes of the Trucks Memorial Trophies.

Music in Necarne Arms by ????????????.

2.00pm

4.00pm

Georgian Yacht Race at the Lough Erne Yacht Club.

6.00pm

Music in Mahon’s Hotel by Andy Lowry ( Singing Diggermen ).

4.45pm Arrival back in Irvinestown of Trucks.

Music in Molly’s by Drunken lulabies.

10.00pm Music in Sissy McGinty’s Nudie Micky Cassidy & Shanelle Kelly.

10.30pm Music in Mahon’s Hotel by The Whistlin Donkeys.

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WE WISH TO THANK ALL OF OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR KIND DONATIONS Josie O’Hanlon Millar Meats Klass Design B Beautiful Burrell’s Optician T.T Montague Woods Service Station Fal Cabs Trisha’s Barbers McAleer’s Filling Station West Ulster Farmers McBrien’s Supermarkets Country Sports Harold Graham Belleek Living Keys and Monaghan Gordon’s Chemist The Coffee House Irvinestown Post Ofce Claire McElholm Cathcart Garden Machinery NFU Mutual Erne Cabs Rectory Bistro Maye Tools ITEC/ARC Centre Tom Read Sissy McGinty’s Pub First Impressions Molly’s Bar BJT Commercials Manor House Country Hotel & Leisure Complex Manor House Marine & Cottages Petal Post Forming LTD Central Bar Seasons Tickety Moo Ice Cream Chernobyl Shop Erne Diesel Services Donna’s Hair Salon Pill Box Carron Furnishings T.Dickey & Co. Mica Hardware W.M. Scallon Estate Agents The Slates Castle Archdale Caravan Park Sydare Eggs

The Lily House S.D. Kells Three Valley Vets Irvinestown Health Centre the Orchard Jim Barnett Funeral Director’s The Auto Part Centre Coalter’s Home & Hardware Gallagher’s Bar Cut Above Brendan Lilley Pharmacy Treetops Nursery Fashion Hanger Lakeland Leisure Physique Penny Lane Identity Hair Company Pat Kirk & Gerry McNamee Car Zone Mills Oils (Trillick) McCarney Meats (Trillick) Northern Bank Ulster Bank Ballindullagh Barn Pine Furniture Just Gents Clare Flower W & P Landscape Erne Insurance McGarrity Motorsport Frank Scallon Autolink Style 2000 Magee’s Coachworks Joe 90’s McHugh Oils Irvinestown Credit Union Toal’s Bookmaker Hair Creation Krusts/Mayy Necarne Arms Jewel Deane/Scribble Deane Stephen Monaghan Plumbing Pettigo Fuel Services FTFS Mahon’s Hotel Progressive Insurance & Mortgages Drumhoney Holiday Park Halo Pilot’s Nook

Sim Cabs Ultimate Health & Fitness Conor McCann Advanced Driving Gerald Murphy Accountants Eden Colton Quarries Claude McKervey John McKeegan Jennings Fuels & Lubricants Tierra Lotus Kitchen Autoshine Irvinestown Shoe Company Shannon Loane Shane Walsh A M Electrics Ultimate Watersports Necarne Manor Maye Livestock Mahon Furnishings Sliding Robes NI Henderson’s Johnny Rocko’s RWT Boiler Services TC Autos Lough Erne Yacht Club Jon Cabs MTL Auto Repairs Purple Haze C F Joinery Kebab House D D’s Flowers Classic Chair Covers Pina Parie Children’s Cottage Perfect Pets Place Riverview Auctions KitaKards Granny M’s Tullana On The Green Goan Meats Xtreme Clean Tennents Heather’s Cottage Baker’s Quintess Future Renewables Castle Archdale Service Station

Main Sponsors PETAL POST FORMING HAROLD GRAHAM GORDONS CHEMIST MAHON’S HOTEL ITEC MC BRIENS SUPERMARKETS ULSTER BANK DANKSE BANK MAYE LIVESTOCK LOWTHERSTOWN COURT

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