LACKAGH ARE TOP MUMMERS AT NEW INN FESTIVAL

Date Published: 06-Jan-2013

The 35th Annual Mummers Festival concluded last night in New Inn with the staging of the Senior Competition in front of a large and appreciative audience.

The Festival winners were The Cairde Mummers from Lackagh and other areas , and the Runners - up were the Rahan Mummers from Co. Offaly.

The Best Musician was Elaine Reilly from Corofin , and the Best Dancer award went to Aishling Prendergast of the Cairde Mummers.

The Best Flute Player at the Festival was Lorraine Nolan of the Cairde Mummers ,while the Best Singer was Shauna McGarrigle of Rahan.

The Best Storyteller was Treasa McGrath of the Cairde Mummers and she also took the Most Outstanding Entertainer Award.

Individual Awards went to Camillus Hiney of Brosna Mummers in Offaly , Peter Ryan of Cairde Mummers , Roisin Broderick of Corofin and Shauna McGarrigle of Rahan.