SkiffieFest A Great Success Says Council Chair

SkiffieFest Held In Killyleagh

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SkiffieFest Held In Killyleagh

The Chairperson of Newry Mourne and Down District Council, Cllr Michael Savage, was delighted to attend the popular Skiffie Fest in Delamont Country Park at the weekend, the Strangford Lough Water Sports Festival.

Organised by the Down Coastal Rowing Association in association with the Council, this action-packed weekend involved international competitors and locals competing over a 2K course in their community-built St Ayle’s skiffs.

Chairman of Newry Mourne and Down Council, Councillor Michael Savage, with members of Dundrum Coastal Rowing Club, world champions, at the Skiffie Festival in Delamont Country Park Killyleagh.
Strangford Coastal Rowing Club rowers who just finished taking part in one of the races at the Skiffie Fest chat with Newry Mourne and Down District Council Chairman, Councillor Michael Savage.
Rowers from Portavogie Coastal Rowing Club with Council Chairman, Councillor Michael Savage at the Skiffie Festival.
Ladies from Sketrick Coastal Rowing Club with Council Chairman, Councillor Michael Savage stop to chat before heading to the water for a rowing session.

Councillor Michael Savage said speaking at the opening of the weekend event: “The Skiffie Festival is a key event within our district acting as a catalyst to inspire visitors to experience the beauty of our landscape and coastline.

“Investing in this major showcase event, demonstrates the huge commitment that council makes to demonstrate the scale of our ambition to host world-class events within our district.”

Council Chairman, Councillor Michael Savage with Dougie Marr Killyleagh Coastal Rowing Club and Rowallane Councillor Terry Andrews on Sunday at the SkiffieFest in Delamont Country Park Killyleagh.

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