East Antrim Endeavourers impress at Irish finals

Mrs Rosemary Carson, the Irish Junior Work Convener, in her opening remarks paid tribute to Mrs Belinda Gage, leader of Carnmoney Junior Society, for all that she had done to prepare the church and adjoining halls for the event. Thanks were also extended to adjudicators Ruth Mitchell, Dee Hawthorne and Susan Boyd; to Carnmoney Church for the use of their property; to Barbara Wilson for writing the certificates and to all who helped serve refreshments and man the CE requisites stall.

The adjudicators were highly impressed with the talented performance of the competitors.

Mrs Gwen Carson, President of the Irish Christian Endeavour Union, presented the cups and certificates.

Prize winners from East Antrim included: Class 1 Solo 8 years & under - 1st Sarah Boyd, First Carrickfergus; 2nd Charlie Brannagh, Ballyhenry Presbyterian. Class 2 Solo 9 & 10 years - 1st Beth Bonnar, Ballyhenry Presbyterian; 2nd Mollie Glendinning, Ballyhenry Presbyterian. Class 3 Solo 11, 12 & 13 years - 2nd Alex Archbold, Carnmoney Presbyterian. Class 6 Verse Speaking 11, 12 & 13 years - Set Poem - to be learned by heart - 1st Keevagh Gregory, Magheramorne Presbyterian. Class 7 Bible Reading 8 years & under - 1st Beth Robinson, Magheramorne Presbyterian; 2nd Sarah Boyd, First Carrickfergus Presbyterian. Class 8 Bible Reading 9 & 10 years - 1st Beth Bonnar, Ballyhenry Presbyterian; 2nd Mollie Glendinning, Ballyhenry. Class 9 Bible Reading 11,12 & 13 years - 1st Keevagh Gregory, Magheramorne Presbyterian. Class 10 Piano Solo 9 years & under - 1st Emma Smyth, First Carrickfergus Presbyterian; 2nd Abigail Wright, Kilbride Presbyterian. Class 13 Instrumental Solo [String] 13 years & under - 1st Sarah Boyd, First Carrickfergus Presbyterian. Class 14 Instrumental Sol [Wind] 13 years & under - 1st Hannah Patterson, Carnmoney Presbyterian. Class 17 Duet 10 years & under - 1st Mollie Glendinning & Beth Bonnar, Ballyhenry Presbyterian. Class 18 Duet 13 years & under - 1st Hannah Patterson & Rebekah Strutt, Carnmoney Presbyterian. Class 19 Singing Group [2-6 members] - 1st Carnmoney Presbyterian; 2nd Magheramorne Presbyterian. Class 20 Choir - 1st Ballyhenry Presbyterian. Class 21 Dramatized Bible Story - 1st Magheramorne Presbyterian.