An excellent crowd turned up to support the musical concert in the walled garden at Delmont Country Park in aid of PIPS last night Sunday 13 September.)
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Bap Kennedy, headline act at the PIPS concert, second left, with organisers Cllr Colin McGrath, Martin Hanna and Conor Galbraith.[/caption]
The organisers Martin Hanna and Conor Galbraith explained they has held the event to support the work of the local PIPS organisation for the prevention and awareness of suicide in memory of Natania Hagan (27) a musician forn Killyleagh and who died this year and also for Graham Ross who too recently passed away.
Conor said: “We would like to thank all the local businesses and organisation who made this great evening possible. We had nine bands playing from 5pm – it was awesome. It was definitely a Night To Remember. We’d like to thank Down District Council for all their help and Cllr Colin McGrath for his great assistance with all the administration. On the night we had the Dufferin Arms from Killyleagh helping run the bar and Doc’s food trainer serving up hot food late into the evening.
Martin Hanna added: “it really was an all round friendly effort and we are delighted that we have exceeded our goals. We are just delighted with the final result. Everyone has a great night and even the weather was perfect.”
Performing on the evening with Bap Kennedy and the Breadliners were, Rosetta Stone still as brilliant as ever, and up and coming band Petty Youth, along with Ciaran McElhinney, Damien Hanna, the Barry McGivern Band, Pretty Tied Up, Lipstick Lizards and The Couth.
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PHOTOS FROM THE CONCERT – CLICK HERE
Councillor Colin McGrath said: “This was a wonderful event that raised lots of money for a worthy cause. Full credit to organisers Martin Hanna, Conor Galbraith and their band of helpers and volunteers. They really showed the best of Down District – stepping up to the mark when the community needs assistance.
“Delamont Country Park provided a fantastic setting and more events should be staged at this venue.
“Suicide has touched the lives of many in the area and I hope that some comfort can be derived from the work of the community coming together to try and prevent further cases.”
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