56th annual dinner of Portrush WI

Members were welcomed by President Eileen Caldwell, especially special guest Ann Kirkwood, Executive Member for Riada area.

A minute’s silence was observed for founder member Lily McIlhinney who had died recently.

After dinner, prizes for activities throughout the year were presented by Ann. Winners were: Bowls - Ruby Thompson, runner-up Pat Boyd. Crafts Cup - Margaret McCullough, runner-up Molly Bell. Cup for introducing new members - joint winners Margaret McCullough and Maureen Gilgan. Quiz Shield - Margaret McCullough, Olive Lennox, Gladys Scott. Full Attendance Shield - Maud Lyons.

The competition for most interesting old postcard was won by Molly Bell. The birthday girl for February was Prunella Viz.

The evening continued with a drama “Getting Married” performed by Margaret Erwin, Olive Boal and Maureen Gilgan. The ‘Bannshes‘ gave a demonstration of Irish dances and a few members joined in, soon realising how unfit they were!

Ann Kirkwood thanked everyone for her invitation and for a very enjoyable evening.