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Mayor’s reception for Comhaltas and Horse Societies

Mayor’s reception for Comhaltas and Horse Societies

Fri, April 27, 2018

Members of the Glens of Antrim Comhaltas and Ballycastle’s Horse Ploughing and Heavy Horse Societies have enjoyed a Civic Reception in Cloonavin.

The event hosted by the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Councillor Joan Baird OBE was a celebration of the groups’ commitment to promoting the traditional heritage and history of the area.

Speaking afterwards, the Mayor said: “These organisations work tirelessly to preserve the unique traditions which are still very much to the fore across the Causeway Coast and Glens. My thanks go to all of those involved, especially for their contribution to the many events held in the Borough throughout the year.”

The evening included a traditional music performance by Comhaltas members.

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The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Joan Baird, OBE pictured with Donal O’Donnell and Ciaran Mulholland at the civic reception in Cloonavin. Hugh Mc Caughan, Claire Lynn, Danny Matthews and Alastair and Gillian Wilkinson pictured at a civic reception in Cloonavin. The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Joan Baird, OBE pictured with members of the Glens of Antrim Comhaltas. Stanley Jamison, Councillor William King, James Mc Carry and Alderman Norman Hillis pictured at the reception for the Glens of Antrim Comhaltas and Ballycastle’s Horse Ploughing and Heavy Horse Societies. Councillor Sandra Hunter pictured with Joan Quigg at the civic reception held in Cloonavin recently. The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Joan Baird, OBE pictured with members of the Glens of Antrim Comhaltas. Pictured at the civic reception in Cloonavin are members of the Glens of Antrim Comhaltas and Ballycastle’s Horse Ploughing and Heavy Horse Societies with The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Joan Baird, OBE. Members of the Glens of Antrim Comhaltas entertaining the guests at the Mayors Reception in Cloonavin.