16 photos of memories of the Portrush Ford Fair

Here we take a look back through the archives of the Coleraine and Ballymoney Times at sunny days out at the hugely popular Portrush Ford Fair.

By Una Culkin

Published 8th Jun 2023, 11:12 BST

Updated 8th Jun 2023, 11:12 BST

Thousands of people flocked to the West Bay area of the resort from all over the world to enjoy the sights and sounds of the fair.

Take a look...

Ronnie McBride and John Cochrane look at an engine during the Ford Fair at the Dunluce Centre in 2009

1. Retro

Ronnie McBride and John Cochrane look at an engine during the Ford Fair at the Dunluce Centre in 2009 Photo: s

Gerald Dallat and his son Gerard relax with their 1952 Prefect during the Ford Fair at the Dunluce Centre in 2009

2. Retro

Gerald Dallat and his son Gerard relax with their 1952 Prefect during the Ford Fair at the Dunluce Centre in 2009 Photo: s

Alan Simpson has a chat with Gerald Dallat during the Ford Fair at the Dunluce Centre back in 2009

3. Retro

Alan Simpson has a chat with Gerald Dallat during the Ford Fair at the Dunluce Centre back in 2009 Photo: s

Tony Stewart, Dermot Rafferty, Roy Dixon, and Alan Simpson pictured with former World Champion Jari-Matti Latcala during the Ford Fair at the Dunluce Centre back in 2009

4. Retro

Tony Stewart, Dermot Rafferty, Roy Dixon, and Alan Simpson pictured with former World Champion Jari-Matti Latcala during the Ford Fair at the Dunluce Centre back in 2009 Photo: s