04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Clogher Valley community festival to celebrate ‘shared heritage' of area
The Clogher Valley festival programme will begin with the Lisgenny Band Parade in Aughnacloy at 8pm tomorrow — a celebration of Ulster-Scots music and traditional bands.
On Sunday, the community will gather for the Annahoe Orange and Purple District Parade and Service, at Ballygawley Presbyterian Church at 7.30pm, led by Crilly Pipe Band.
The Ballygawley Family Fun Night and Duck Race will be held at Coronation Field on Tuesday July 8 from 7pm. There will be live music, BBQ, games, bouncy castles, and the hotly contested duck race on the night.
Vigil takes place in Donaghadee for Sarah Montgomery
On Wednesday night there will be a talk at Ballynanny Black Hall at 7.30pm by renowned historian Quincey Dougan, speaking about the legacy of the Clogher Valley Volunteers.
The week concludes on Friday July 11 with the much-anticipated Proms on the Pitch, taking place at the Roughan 3G Pitch from 7.30pm.
There will be live performances from Roughan Silver Band, Brookeborough Flute Band, Stewartstown Orange Ladies Choir, and international soloists Lauren Kells and Andrew Irwin.
Families can enjoy food and children's entertainment before the grand bonfire finale and a stirring Last Night of the Proms singalong.
One of the festival organisers, Allister Erskine, said: 'This festival is more than just a schedule of events — it's a celebration of identity, unity, and community pride. It's about our shared heritage, vibrant local culture, and the enduring spirit of togetherness that defines the Valley.'
For details, check out the Clogher Valley Community Festival Facebook page.
