By Dan Walsh at Kilmore Quay
The 41st annual Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival was officially opened this evening (Thursday) by local musician Liam Bates following a parade of local groups from the Stella Maris Centre to the stage on the quayside.
Jesse Sludds was on stage tonight (Thursday) fresh from the Shania Twain Concert and he performed excellently. But plenty of music, dancing and entertainment happening over the weekend and the Children’s Summer camp with Red Moon Theatre features a sandcastle competition and beach games on Friday and more fun and games with Tomhaggard Clean Coast Group on the little beach of Saturday.
Festive proceedings commenced with a Grand Parade featuring Piper Hamish, Peter Moran, Coast Guard, Red Moon Theatre Company, Kilmore ICA, Kilmore Athletic Club, Kilmore GAA Club, First Responders, Tomhaggard Clean Coast, RNLI, the Becky Sheil Dancers, Kilmore Scouts and Write By The Sea. They were given a rousing reception on arrival at the quayside by the large attendance that gathered in the summer sunshine.
Mr Bates welcomed everybody to Kilmore Quay for “a weekend of summer celebration with lots of family fun activities and family favourites, and, of course, plenty of locally caught delicious seafood to enjoy.
He complimented all the groups taking part and outlined the continuity of success between the community groups and their dedication to a festival of celebration now in its 41st year.
Friday events in the Stella Maris Centre from 11am to 5pm will be a Live Cooking Demonstration and Wine Appreciation Day with award winning chefs and the master of ceremonies Sallyanne Clarke. Locally sourced fresh fish and shellfish will be on sale but come early as the quantity is limited!
The annual festival lecture and coastal walk with Jim Hurley is on the agenda and Wexford Camera Club’s annual exhibition was officially opened tonight (Thursday) by Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District, Cllr Frank Staples in the Stella Maris Centre and it is open to the public throughout the weekend. Well worth a visit!
For a detailed programme of events and times, consult the website; www.kilmorequayseafoodfestival.com
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