It was another hugely successful day for the organisers of the Abbeyelix Rectory Garden Fête which celebrated its 64th event this year.
A huge crowd was treated to a wonderful day of attractions including the Wheel of Fortune, Hang Tough, Bell & Wire, Duck Racing, Kids’ Korner, Soft Archery, Teas, various Competitions & Raffles, the Hot Dog, Cake, Books, Ice Cream, Grow It Yourself, White Elephant & Bottle Stalls and Country Produce. Photographers Alf and Julie Harvey captured the day, scroll down to the bottom for more photos.
The weather held up until MC Cecil Wellwood read out the list of prizewinners when the rain started to fall but this didn’t deter those in attendance.
Grateful thanks has been extended to the hard working Fête committee, Jane Harvey, Tristan Blundell, Nigel Bradley, Rosie Gee, Gráinne Walshe and Jennifer Carter.
Canon Patrick Harvey, Rector said: “Much work goes on behind the scenes coordinating and planning for the Fête months beforehand, then preparing and setting up the walled garden with a large dedicated team of volunteers, and then running the stalls, side shows and games and in preparing and serving the teas.
“We are, as ever, very grateful to our many many sponsors who support us so generously. On behalf of our Parishes of Abbeyleix, Ballinakill & Ballyroan, which benefit from the day’s fundraising, I want to thank sincerely all who come, rain or shine, for their continuing generous support of our Fête.”
See below for the Fête Raffle Prizes
1st €300: Olivia Hargroves
2nd €200 Peter Bennett
3rd €100 Fyffe’s Voucher: Nova Blundell
4th €50 Moynans Fuel Services Voucher: Jennifer Lalor
5th Whiskey: Henry Carter
6th Whiskey: Violet Thompson
7th €50 Supervalu voucher: Jonathan Wheen
8th €50 Tirlán voucher: Hazel Seale
9th Maize Maze Voucher: Gemma Ogilvie
10th €30 Cleland’s voucher: Ruth Condell
11th Red Door Hamper: Seamus Cranny
Féte Hamper: David Fennelly
Bag of Firewood: Philip Thompson
Who am I? Quiz: Box of Biscuits / Polly's Voucher: “The Wheel of Fortune Team“
Hang Tough: Junior: Kayleigh Kerr / Senior: Leo Bennett
Bell and Wire: Jock Henwood (the only person to achieve a clear round!)
Kids’ Korner Prizes: 1st Eilidh Maxwell; 2nd Evie Brennan 3rd Oisin
1. Mick, Angela, Shannon and Sophia Burke at the Abbeyleix Rectory Garden Fete.
Photo: Alf Harvey.
2. Nan Phelan and Catherine Murray at the Abbeyleix Rectory Garden Fete.
Photo: Alf Harvey.
3. Gordon, Gemma and Maddie Gee at the Abbeyleix Rectory Garden Fete.
Photo: Alf Harvey.
4. Lee Whelan, Clare Rigney and Betty, Charlie, Maura and Jack Whelan.
Photo: Alf Harvey.