18 pictures of proud moments at Portadown Speech Festival final night as competitors receive their awards

Competitors in the speech section of Portadown Festival 2024 have been impressing the adjudicators with strong performances on the stage.

Portadown Town Hall was the scene on Friday night for the final performances and overall awards presentation.

Photographer Tony Hendron was there to capture some of the highlights.

5. On the festival stage

Lily McAtarsney reads from 'The Twits' by Roald Dahl in the prose reading section of Portadown Speech Festival. PT10-206. Photo: Tony Hendron

Sarah Reynolds and Poppy Brock in performance on Friday night at the Portadown Speech Festival. PT10-207. Photo: Tony Hendron

Memphis Oniru pictured with the trophies he was awarded on the final night of Portadown Speech Festival. PT10-212. Photo: Tony Hendron

Aidan Fleming perfoming his 'Traditional Poem' on the final night of Portadown Speech Festival. PT10-208. Photo: Tony Hendron