Marie O’Meara, daughter of the late Ann, presents the Ann O’Meara perpetual shield to winner of the best lady – Elaine Murray (Kildare), and best dressed man Kevin Gunning (Birr). Pic: Rose Mannion
THE following are the winners in a couple of events during the opening weekend of Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival.
Busking Winners
1st - Clara Bella
2nd - The Crotchets (Ballyboy Comhaltas)
3rd - Brendan Carolan
Best Dressed Winners
The Nessa McManus Children's Best Dressed Competition - Faye & Will Delaney and Cillian Dooley
Best Dressed Lady - Elaine Murray
Best Dressed Gentleman - Kevin Gunning
Emma Hanley, the Marketing and Audience Development Manager for the festival, told the Tribune that the parade winners (and more) will be announced at Friday's Award Ceremony in the Courthouse Yard at 2pm.
READ NEXT: Visual Arts Trail launch highlights variety of exhibitions on display at Offaly festival
Subscribe or register today to discover more from DonegalLive.ie
Buy the e-paper of the Donegal Democrat, Donegal People's Press, Donegal Post and Inish Times here for instant access to Donegal's premier news titles.
Keep up with the latest news from Donegal with our daily newsletter featuring the most important stories of the day delivered to your inbox every evening at 5pm.